Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics

INTRODUCTION

Today’s life is characterized by globalization, a phenomenon that should be understood as the free movement of goods, services and people across many borders without hindrances. Factors such as religion, culture, race, gender, nationality, trade tariffs and quotas make it difficult for such a movement; however, advances in technology, especially in communications, have helped to advance globalization. The consequence of this is a global village that is characterised by a common taste in the type of goods and services that people consume.

The resultant business environment is highly competitive as many companies and producers vie for the customer. This competition is not localised but has a global character meaning companies can compete on any market through the openness that has come with globalization. This means that in today’s world, competition is not only local but includes foreign players offering the same or similar products and services.

To thrive in this environment, business leaders and entrepreneurs should understand both local and global issues that affect their businesses. It is against this background that ZCAS University has introduced this tailor-made MSc programme that applies global concepts in a local environment.

AIM

The aim of the MSc in Procurement and Logistics programme is to equip students with the procurement skills required in today’s rapidly changing procurement landscape. The programme develops a conceptual, systematic and mature approach to the identification, analysis and development of solution to procurement problems in the private and public sector. Students shall be equipped with the knowledge and critical understanding of the interrelationships between the different procurement activities within an organization.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme, candidates should be able to:

• describe the fundamental theories, concepts, principles and practices of procurement and logistics;
• show ability to conduct critical of analysis, interpretation, evaluation and judgement as applied to the procurement theory, taking into consideration the different cultural and global needs of the procurement environment;
• evaluate the strategic procurement operations, financial planning and logistics performance in organizations, including group companies;
• evaluate and recommend strategies for addressing organisational challenges in the areas of procurement, supply chain, human resources and operations; and
• undertake procurement research to help in solving organizational and logistical challenges.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

To qualify for admission to the Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics degree programme an applicant must have any of the following qualifications:

• Five credits at ‘O’ Level including English and Mathematics; and
• a degree from a recognised institution; or
• a relevant professional qualification from a recognised awarding body

DURATION OF STUDY

The programme of study for the award of the Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics qualification shall be completed in a period of not less than 18 months and not more than three academic years.

For the purpose of computing the maximum period of study where a person undertakes the study for the Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics qualification, partly as a part-time/evening/distance education and partly as a full-time student, three (3) courses successfully completed by the student shall count as one academic semester (one half year).

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Each year of study is divided into two semesters and students are expected to take three courses in each semester.  The course structure is as shown in Tables 1 to 2 below.

FEES

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STUDENT PROGRESSION

FULL TIME STUDENTS

• Every semester, a full-time student shall register for and take four courses, provided that a student may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to take one additional course whether carried over from the previous academic year or additional in any one semester.
• A full time student who passes all the courses taken during the semester of study shall be allowed to proceed to the next level of study.
• A full time student who fails in one course in any semester may be permitted to proceed to the next level of study; provided that the student repeats the course at the first available opportunity.
• A full time student who fails two courses in any academic year will normally proceed to part-time studies until he or she has cleared the outstanding courses.
• A full time student who fails in more than two courses during an academic year shall be excluded.
• A full time student who fails a course twice is subject to exclusion; provided that, subject to successful appeal, the student may be permitted to repeat the course for the third and final time.
• No full time candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the independent study (dissertation) of the degree programme unless he/she has satisfied the requirements of the course work.
• Exclusion is applicable in compliance with the preceding regulations in any semester of study including the final semester.

EVENING STUDENTS

• Every semester, a part time student shall register for and take up to three courses.
• A part time student who passes all the courses taken during the semester of study shall be allowed to proceed to the next level of study.
• A part time student who fails in one or two course(s) in any semester may be permitted to proceed to the next level of study; provided that the student repeats the course(s) at the first available opportunity.
• A part time student who fails in all the courses during an academic year shall be excluded.
• A part time student who fails a course twice is subject to exclusion; provided that, subject to successful appeal, the student may be permitted to repeat the course for the third and final time.
• No part time candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the independent study (dissertation) of the degree programme unless he/she has satisfied the requirements of the course-work.
• Exclusion is applicable in compliance with the preceding regulations in any semester of study including the final semester.

DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS

• Every semester, an evening or DE student shall register for and take three courses, provided that a student may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to take one additional course whether carried over from the previous academic year or additional in any one semester.
• An evening or DE student who passes all the courses taken during the semester of study shall be allowed to proceed to the next level of study.
• An evening or DE student who fails in one or two courses in any semester may be permitted to proceed to the next level of study; provided that the student repeats the course(s) at the first available opportunity.
• An evening or DE student who fails in more than two courses during an academic year shall be excluded.
• An evening or DE student who fails a course twice is subject to exclusion; provided that, subject to successful appeal, the student may be permitted to repeat the course for the third and final time.
• No evening or DE candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the independent study (dissertation) of the degree programme unless he/she has satisfied the requirements of the course-work.
• Exclusion is applicable in compliance with the preceding regulations in any semester of study including the final semester.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

• In calculating the grade of the degree, the following points shall be applied to the grades obtained.
  1. A+ 6 points
  2. A 5 points
  3. B+ 4 points
  4. B 3 point
  5. C+ 2 point
  6. C 1 point
• The grading of the Master of Science in Business Leadership and Management Strategy is based on all grades obtained in all the nine courses on the programme. No points are awarded where a course has been repeated.
• The points for classification of the degree shall be as follows:

Distinction                  38 – 54 points

Merit                           27 – 37 points

Credit                          16 – 26 points

Pass                             0 – 15 points

GRADING

To be eligible for the award of the Master of Science in Business Leadership and Management Strategy degree, a student must have:

• Passed all the eight Courses.
• Adhered to the requisite course combinations in each semester.

In the grading of final examination results, the following scale will apply:

Pass grades

A+                   Distinction (86% and above)

A                     Distinction (76% – 85%)

B+                   Meritorious (66% – 75%)

B                     Very Satisfactory (61% – 65%)

C+                   Definite Pass (56% – 60%)

C                     Bare Pass (50% – 55%)

S                      Satisfactory, pass in a practical course

Fail grades

D                     Fail (49% and below)

U                     Unsatisfactory, fail in a practical course

NE                   No examination taken

WD                 Was withdrawn from the course with unsatisfactory academic progress – recorded where a student has not completed the required level of course work after a warning from the Head of Department/ Dean of School. The Dean of School has withdrawn the student from the course before the examination.

LT                   Left the course during the semester without permission

DQ                  Was disqualified in a course by Senate

DR                   Was de-registered for failure to pay fees

RS                   To re-sit the course examination only – recorded where a student is allowed by Senate to re-sit the final semester examination in the course, and to carry over the previous course work assessment.

CLASSIFICATION OF THE DEGREE

• • In calculating the grade of the degree, the following points shall be applied to the grades obtained.
    1. A+ 6 points
    2. A                    5 points
    3. B+ 4 points
    4. B 3 point
    5. C+ 2 point
    6. C 1 point
  • The grading of the Master of Science in Business Leadership and Management Strategy is based on all grades obtained in all the nine courses on the programme. No points are awarded where a course has been repeated.
  • The points for classification of the degree shall be as follows:

  Distinction                  38 – 54 points

  Merit                           27 – 37 points

  Credit                          16 – 26 points

  Pass                             0 – 15 points

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