About this Course

Supply chain management is a decisive part of most businesses local or international, and is essential to business success and customer satisfaction. Supply chain includes all the steps necessary to deliver a final product to the customer locally or internationally. A well-managed and efficient supply chain is an approach; companies streamline business processes and improve cash flow. The proposed BSc degree in Supply-chain Management provides an opportunity to students to learn subjects associated with the Supply chain management.

Program Objectives

The objective of the BSc in Supply-chain Management is to produce undergraduates with the sound foundation in academic background and the knowledge necessary in the field of Supply Chain Management. Students will also acquire the skills that are critical for today’s business professional. All course work and modules emphasize on a balance between current theory and practical business application and the programme is especially designed to develop competent future supply chain professionals.

Students who successfully complete the BSc in Supply Chain Management degree programme will gain hands-on skills through case studies, field visits, individual study research project, and developing project report for identified product or services and internship which will include industry attachment.

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

On completion of the degree programme the graduates will be equipped with a sound knowledge and proficiency in Supply- chain management and application of gained knowledge and proficiency in the real world practices. The Program Intended Learning Outcomes of the degree program are:

• Demonstrate conceptual knowledge, understanding and processes, practices and trends of Supply-chain management
• Apply conceptual knowledge, understanding and practices to manage an effective supply-chain
• Demonstrate the use of effective written and oral communications, critical thinking, team building and presentation skills and analytical skills to address Supply-chain management challenges in professional context
• Display the ability to collaborate as an effective team participant in varying roles in diverse groups in Supply-chain environments
• Develop the attitude and qualities required to achieve life-long goals as a Supply-chain professional

NVQ level 05 or 06 in the technology areas of Maritime and Logistics Management

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Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination with minimum passes at a single attempt in any stream.

Applications are called through the Ocean University website in every year.

In the 1st year of the degree program the students will obtain supporting knowledge of Management Fundamental, Economics, Accounting , International trade, Business communication and ICT

In the second year the students will gain the knowledge of Business Law, Project Management, Risk Management and Entrepreneurship Development etc.

In the final year students need to complete two compulsory modules in supply-chain optimization and sustainable supply-chain management and select one of the specialization areas consist of three (3) modules in the areas of Procurement management, Transport and Distribution Management, Maritime Business Management, Inventory and Warehouse Management

At the end of the degree program students will carry out a CSR group project and follow 6months industrial training

• Continuous Assessments
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Group work and projects and
• End semester Examinations

Further Information

Further information regarding the degree program can be obtained by contacting the program Coordinator

Name : Mrs. Nishanthi Perera
Email :Nishanthip@ocu.ac.lk
Tel : 011 43262605 or 0718796897