MASTER OF SCIENCE INTransportation & Logistics
MSc in Transportation and Logistics
Learning mode with on Campus in MUST Malaysia and Live class with 100% foreign lecturers.
The MSc in Transportation and Logistics is a program offered by MUST. It provides opportunities for recent graduates and working professionals to seek job opportunities and career development in the rapidly growing and dynamic field, which is experiencing a shortage of professionals in both work and teaching roles.
Upon graduation, students can engage in work, research, and teaching across various sectors within businesses and universities that offer programs catering to train stations, air stations, airports, road freight, maritime transport, seaports, railways, and can function in both work and educational capacities within fields such as supply chain management, traffic control, highway operations, toll collection operations, communication systems, and passenger services.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are conferred with two independent Master’s degrees:
- Master of Science in Transportation and Logistics from the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
- Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (Optional) – Only awarded upon SIMI’s recognition of results from MUST.
Distinction
& Benefit
The program is implemented according to the study abroad model with 100% of subjects at MUST’s campus in Malaysia on weekends combined with learning on the BLMS system. Students are supplemented with an academic support system from SIMI Swiss.
2 independent Master’s degrees from SIMI Swiss and MUST with fully accreditation.
At least 80% financial aid compared to the original costs from Switzerland and Malaysia.
The program offers ISCEA Switzerland’s Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional certification, in partnership with leading universities like Cambridge.
Comprehensively accredited programs at both institutional and programmatic level.
On Campus in MUST Malaysia and Live class with 100% foreign lecturers.
The academic, research and language support system helps students overcome challenges so they can focus solely on excelling in their studies.
Detail program
The program consists of 9 subjects and a Master thesis:
9 subjects include:
- MTL501 Transportation systems
- MTL510 Logistics Systems
- MTL513 Supply Chain Management & Design
- MTL520 Logistics Performance Management
- MTL505 Maritime Logistics
- MTL506 Transportation Policy & Strategy
- MTL507 Intelligent Transportation Systems
- MBA1114 Operation Management
- MTL519 Sustainable Transportation & Environment
Master thesis:
- UCC504 Research Methods
- MTL590 Research Project
Credits and competency framework:
According to the accreditation and recognition standards of MQA (Malaysia Qualification Agency), to complete the Master of Science in Transportation and Logistics from MUST:
- 9 subjects achieved 36 MQF Credits
- Master Thesis 8 MQF Credits
According to European Union standards, EQF competency framework and Bologna process to achieve Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from SIMI Swiss:
- 9 subjects achieved 60 ECTS Credits
- Master Thesis 30 ECTS Credits
After graduation, students receive:
- Master of Science in Transportation and Logistics from Malaysia University of Sciences of Technology (MUST);
- Master of Science in Logistic and Supply Chain Management from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (Optional) – Only awarded upon SIMI’s recognition of results from MUST.
University and program accreditation:
In addition to the entry requirements, candidates applying to the program are also assessed for their suitability by the admissions committee before joining the program to ensure that they can acquire and benefit from the program.
Entry requirements:
To enroll this program, learners must possess one of the criteria below:
- A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
- Or a Level 6 EQF diploma or an equivalent qualification from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.
English requirements:
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
Please note:
- In case of not having an English proficiency certificate, the candidate can provide it within 6 months.
- SIMI and MUST reserve the right to make admissions decisions based on the requirements of recognized agencies and the global quotas of the program.
- The program is designed for busy individuals, following the Hybrid model, which combines face-to-face sessions on the MUST campus, Live Classes, and online local teaching assistants (if applicable).
- During the study period, learners are supported by SIMI Swiss’s Asia partners.
After completing the requirements, students may attend the graduation ceremony at NMUC in Asia, depending on the annual schedule of the universities.
Support
- Transport assistance
- Networking activities
- Participation in the Colloquium
- Assistance with booking hotels
- Research Suppervisor
- Tutors & Assistance
Academic Support
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Disclaimer
- Students are enrolled as students of both SIMI Swiss and MUST. The London Academy of Sciences (LAS) and other recruitment and service partners serve solely as program consultants and academic support units.
- Students engage in the original program, with compatible standards and assessments between the two programs for the purpose of dual degree grant.
- The program is taught 100% in English.
- The degree awarded by SIMI Swiss falls under the category of degrees of private universities. SIMI is an independent university institute operating outside the purview of Switzerland’s public university education system and is not bound by the regulations outlined in the Federal Act of 30 September 2011 on the Funding and Coordination of the Higher Education Sector (HEdA), SR 414.11.
- The degree conferred by MUST University is from a private institution, and students do not receive government-sponsored financial support.
- This is not an affiliated program with any university. Students directly learn from instructors at MUST and SIMI Swiss
- LAS is a global academic consulting and support unit. LAS does not provide Master’s-level training, nor does it interfere with academic and administrative decisions of the program.
- Local activities solely encompass academic support. All support activities provided by partners are supplementary in nature and do not replace the instruction of international lecturers from MUST and SIMI Swiss. These activities do not compromise the program’s integrity or influence its educational outcomes. Furthermore, LAS does not possess the authority to implement actions within the jurisdiction of MUST and SIMI Swiss.
- Policies related to fee assistance and scholarships (if applicable) are subject to change or termination without prior notice.
- Malaysia University of Sciences and Technology (MUST); the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI Swiss), LAS, and their partners do not guarantee that enrollment will lead to graduation or degree attainment. SIMI Swiss and MUST will only confer degrees and acknowledge academic results if students fully satisfy and complete all academic requirements, financial regulations, study discipline, and other stipulations.
- In case of violations, unauthorized absences, voluntary discontinuation of the program, breach of regulations including financial obligations, SIMI Swiss, MUST, LAS, and their partners reserve the right to refuse admission, withhold support, revoke student status, and will not refund any fees or tuition.
- MUST, SIMI Swiss, LAS, and their partners do not guarantee that third parties will accept the conferred degrees. The decision to accept or reject depends on the subjective judgment of the receiving institution, following regulations of each country, government, locality, and entity.
- MUST, SIMI Swiss, LAS, and their partners do not guarantee that post-graduation, students will receive salary increases, promotions, career advancements, new job opportunities, or new employment positions.
- Although there might be provisions for mutual recognition or equivalency of qualifications, each country, organization, and entity has the right to recognize qualifications based on their own criteria. MUST, SIMI Swiss, LAS, and their partners do not ensure automatic recognition of degrees, certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and other records issued by SIMI Swiss, MUST, LAS, and their partner institutions. Similarly, they do not guarantee or support the process of obtaining equivalent degree recognition (if any).
- MUST, SIMI Swiss, LAS, and their partners do not guarantee nor commit to opportunities for settlement, overseas employment, work permits, teaching licenses, expert permits in France, Europe, or any other country.
- While MUST, SIMI Swiss, LAS, and their partners provide extensive support, they do not assure a 100% success rate for student visa attainment (in the case of full-time study abroad) or European visas (for participating in graduation ceremonies in Switzerland and/or Europe) if the student does not meet the requirements set by the host country and its authorized agencies in issuing and approving entry, mobility, and residency rights.