BSc · Business & Economics
BSc Logistics and Transport Management
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Western
Overview
BSc Logistics and Transport Management at UMaT prepares you to move people, materials and products efficiently through local and international supply chains. The programme matters in Ghana because mining, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and trade all depend on reliable transport and well-managed logistics.
What you will study
You study supply chain management, procurement, inventory control, warehousing, freight forwarding, transportation systems, fleet management and logistics information technology. You also develop skills in operations planning, cost analysis, quality management, risk control and project management.
Career prospects
You can become a logistics officer, supply chain analyst, transport manager, procurement officer, warehouse manager, fleet coordinator or freight-forwarding specialist. Employers include mining companies such as Newmont and Gold Fields, ports and shipping firms, oil and gas companies, manufacturers, supermarkets and international logistics providers.
Who this programme may suit
You suit this programme if you enjoy planning, systems, problem-solving and understanding how things move from suppliers to customers. Numerical ability, attention to detail, decisiveness and the ability to work under pressure will help you succeed.