Bachelor of International Logistics Management

Faculty of Business and Logistics
Programme Title (Arabic) بكالوريوس في الإدارة اللوجستية الدولية
Acronym / Abbreviation* BILM
Nature Specialisation
Programme Code ILM8000 Programme Duration 4 Year/Cycle Programme Level Level 8
Programme Credits 480 Award Category Bachelors
Effective From 2022/2023 Sem 3
Owner School of Logistics & Maritime
Professional Body
Professional Body Recognition Status Effective From Interim Date Professional Bodies Contact Person Evidence
Employability Skills Yes 04/01/2021        
Target Groups*
High School Graduates
International Students
People in Employment
Bahrain Polytechnic students from another programme
Other
Qualification Completion Requirements Criteria

Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:

  • Completion of courses to accumulate 480 credits.
  • Successful completion of, or exemption* from, all courses listed in Schedule A.
  • Successful completion of 45 credits of designated electives.
  • Achievement of the Bahrain Polytechnic General Qualification Requirements as found in Policy A/AB/004 Naming and Awarding Qualifications.

*Maximums and Levels of exemptions as per Policy: Credit Recognition and Exemption A-AB-012.

*The above is effective from Sep 2023-2024.

Programme Overview*

Bahrain Polytechnic was established by Royal Decree to address the need for a skilled Bahraini workforce to support economic growth and development. To support the development of the workforce, Bahrain Polytechnic aims to produce graduates with applied, professional qualifications. The transport and logistics sector is critical to this vision. This includes the different modes which, when joined together, are referred to as the global supply-chain and are made of separate yet interconnecting industries. These industries include maritime, ports, aviation, road, rail, warehousing and logistics.

The Bachelor of International Logistics Management (BILM) programme aims to develop rounded graduates who have not only the requisite skills demanded of the 21st Century workplace but also skills and knowledge required in the modern transport and logistics industry. The BILM programme primarily focuses on the main areas of this sector; supply chains (including warehousing, inventory and procurement), maritime, aviation, road transport and transport planning in deference to the local and regional industry requirements. These themes are covered in conjunction with the wider issues of sustainability and international governance. Students are able to specialise in chosen areas, however, the remit of the programme is to provide students with a broad knowledge-base of the industry as a whole.

Our ongoing partnership with our industry supporters is critical to our programme and input on our curriculum is sought from key industry and government stakeholders in order to maintain the currency of the programme and ensure the relevance of our graduates to industry needs. Another critical step in this process is our ongoing relationship with our accrediting body, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). CILT is the leading global organisation providing education and development and guidance for individuals, institutions and corporations within the industry. Embedded within the BILM programme are the industry-recognised and industry-relevant qualifications of the CILT Certificate and Diploma which provide our graduates with further pathways into employment or post-graduate study.

In sum, the BILM programme aims to deliver relevant courses and awards that support the development and sustainability of the logistics and transport industries within Bahrain, the wider region and internationally.

 
Entry and Selection*

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievements, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010. Specific entry requirements for this qualification, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy are as follows:

    Academic

Applicants must show competence in General English and Mathematics. This requirement may be met by:

Successful completion of AP4203 English for Academic Purposes (or approved equivalent) and AP4101 Mathematics 2 (General) (or approved equivalent)

Or by:

Passing English and Mathematics entry tests at the required level or equivalent

OR

    Other

Applicants who have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) International Certificate in Logistics and Transport (or CILT equivalent) and/or CILT International Diploma in Logistics and Transport (or CILT equivalent) and/or CILT International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport (or CILT equivalent); and

Can show competence in General English as described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010

 
Selection and Criteria and Process*

Where there are more applicants who meet the programme entry criteria than can be accepted, the following shall be used:

  • Selection Criteria

Priority will be given to applicants who have completed the Certificate in Academic Preparation; and/or applicants who achieved the highest scores in entry testing; and/or applicants able to demonstrate a high level of English language competency (e.g. IELTS or equivalent); and/or applicants with relevant work experience; and/or those applicants with relevant Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) qualifications (or equivalent); and/or existing Bahrain Polytechnic degree students wishing to transfer to the BILM and are able to demonstrate academic progression through their academic transcript.

  • Selection Process

Applicants may be required to attend a panel interview to determine whether or not they will be admitted into the programme.

 
Major Selection Criteria*

N/A

 
Accreditation / External Approval Requirements*

This qualification is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). CILT is the leading global organisation providing education and development and guidance for individuals, institutions and corporations within the industry. Embedded within the BILM programme are the industry-recognised and industry-relevant qualifications of the CILT Certificate and Diploma which provide our graduates with further pathways into employment or post-graduate study.

 
Attendance Requirements*

Attendance requirements are described in Student Attendance Policy A/AB/006. There are no programme specific attendance requirements.

 
Qualification Overview*

The qualification encompasses four years full-time academic study with the first year providing broad knowledge of transport and logistics and related disciplines at NQF levels 6. This is followed by three years full-time academic study at NQF levels 6 (in year 2), 7 (year 2 and 3) and 8 (year 3 and 4).  The intention is to build up core knowledge in a range of areas including management, accounting, geography, transport and logistics practices, warehousing, supply chains, procurement, transport law, maritime, aviation, public transport, IT and research. As they progress through years 2 and 3, students are able to choose more specialised areas of study including supply chain management, aviation or maritime studies. In the final year, this knowledge is consolidated in the form of the capstone industry project where students are placed in an industry setting where they investigate a real problem and develop practical solutions which are supported by general and specialist theoretical knowledge.

 
Qualification Aim*

The Bachelor of International Logistics Management programme aims to;

  1. prepare students for positions in middle management and other roles as future transport and logistics professionals, transport and environmental policy analysts, planning professionals and consultants, and transport service providers who can take leadership positions in a sector facing change;
  2. provide students with the skills to manage change associated with the way transport systems and networks adapt to external circumstances;
  3. develop students’ ability to think critically and analyse opportunities arising from the adaptation and development of various transport modes; how to plan global supply chains and manage transport networks effectively; and
  4. raise awareness of growing environmental concerns in global and local transport, including energy supply, alternative fuels and carbon emissions.
 
Graduate Pathways and Destination*

Graduates are able to pathway on to the following qualifications at Bahrain Polytechnic:

  • Nil

Graduates are able to pathway on to the following qualifications with other Academic Institutions or Professional Bodies:

  • The BILM’s full recognition and accreditation by The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport UK (CILT UK) and The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International (CILTi), provides BILM graduates with a range of pathways, including post-graduate studies, at numerous academic institutions worldwide including in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Graduates are likely to be employed using the specific skills gained in this qualification, in, but not limited to, the following occupations:

  • Public Transport Manager
  • Import/Export Manager
  • Warehouse or Logistics Supervisor /Manager
  • Inventory Controller / Supervisor/ Manager
  • Supply Chain Planning Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Freight Forwarding Manager
  • Airport and Airfreight Operations Manager
  • Aviation Planning, Policy and Regulation Development Manager
  • Policy and Planning Development Manager
  • Military Enforcer (Navy, Customs, Police)
  • Warehouse Plant Operator
  • Customs Broker
  • Fleet Manager
  • Procurement Officer / Manager
  • Container Planning and Distribution Manager or Controller
  • Maritime / Port / Aviation Security
  • Yard Planner
  • Shipping Agent
  • Container Inspector
  • Aviation Cargo Agent

Other:

  • Further Fields of Study i.e. postgraduate studies or professional qualifications

 
Other Information*

Empolyability Skills Generic Definition:

Communication Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.
Team work Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.
Problem solving Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.
Initiative and enterprise Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.
Planning and organisation Plan and manage their working lives.
Self management Demonstrate self discipline and adaptability, and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.
Learning Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.
Technology Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.

 

 

Programme Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
Operate effectively in a transport and logistics environment
Demonstrate effective thinking and problem-solving to plan and analyse transport and logistics systems, including communication systems
Explain the complex relationships between land/sea/air use and transport networks that give rise to transport and logistics demands and recognise how they blend together to create the global supply chain
Use transport network analysis and critical thinking to develop solutions that solve transport and logistics problems
Apply an in-depth understanding of how transport hubs function and how they contribute to the local and global marketplace
Identify and analyse critical issues relating to energy and transport
Apply principles of urban and regional transport planning in Bahrain
Analyse the environmental effects of the industry from a local, regional and global perspective and utilise knowledge and skills to seek solutions to limit the negative effects on the industry
Practice as a professional using 21st century skills

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Core
Course Code Title
EL6006 English Communication Skills A
TL6000 Introduction to International Transport Geography
TL6005 Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain
Elective
Course Code Title
BU6010 Management Information Systems

Year 1 / Semester 2

Core
Course Code Title
EL6007 English Communication Skills B
BU6005 Introduction to Accounting
TL6300 Managing in the Transport and Logistics Environment
Elective
Course Code Title
TL6303 Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Logistics

Year 2 / Semester 1

Core
Course Code Title
TL6001 Freight and Warehouse Operations
TL7201 International Air Cargo
TL6302 Introduction to Supply Chain Operations and Procurement
TL6302 Introduction to Supply Chain Operations and Procurement
TL7202 Maritime Shipping Systems and Practices

Year 2 / Semester 2

Core
Course Code Title
TL7001 International Transport Law
TL6006 Introduction to Statistics
NR National Requirements
TL7100 Transport Economics
Optional
Course Code Title
NR-Arabic National Requirements- Arabic

Year 3 / Semester 1

Core
Course Code Title
TL7301 Inventory & Warehouse Management
TL7003 Logistics Operations Management
TL7300 Passenger Transport Management
TL7302 Strategic Supply Chain and Retail Logistics

Year 3 / Semester 2

Core
Course Code Title
TL7009 Research Methods for Logistics
TL8201 Shipping Safety, Security and Port State Control
TL8303 Urban Public Transport
Elective
Course Code Title
GS6507 Speaking to Persuade - Debate and Public Speaking

Year 4 / Semester 1

Core
Course Code Title
TL7501 Advanced Health and Safety Management
TL8405 Airport Management
TL9002 Environment and Sustainable Development
TL8003 Transport Communication

Year 4 / Semester 2

Core
Course Code Title
TL8501 Industry Based Project, BILM