This programme aims to produce logistics engineers and professionals who are competent in the design, implementation, control and execution of logistics systems and related technologies, and to develop the ability of students to manage complex systems of business, logistics and technology for increasingly technology-enabled logistics businesses.

Programme Characteristics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University possesses a broad array of expertise and talent that spans the whole spectrum of logistics. This programme provides comprehensive training in logistics, in areas ranging from logistics systems, facility design, logistics information systems and?supply chain management to operations management. It also provides essential general management and business skills that are needed to manage and run modern logistics companies.

In addition to the academic curriculum, Work-Integrated Education (WIE) has been incorporated into the programme to ensure that students gain real-life work experience that is relevant to their studies. This serves to enable?students?to better understand the relevance of their academic studies and to enhance all-round development.

Summer placement opportunities may be provided to students to enable them to gain practical work experience.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Student Exchange Programme with universities in countries such as the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland for one semester.