Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:

• Completion of courses to accumulate 480 credits from any Bahrain Polytechnic Qualification.
• Successful completion of, or exemption* from, all courses listed in Schedule A below
• Accumulation of at least 105 credits from courses in Schedule B with a minimum of 15 credits at NQF level 8
• Accumulation of maximum 15 credits from either course listed in ‘Law Group’
• Achieve 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.

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 21^st 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.

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

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.

Not applicable

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.

Furthermore, Bahrain Polytechnic is currently a member of QM. BILM Programme and its associated courses will seek QM accreditation for online/ blended learning in the near future. 

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

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.

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.

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 Management
• Import/Export Management
• Warehouse or Logistics Supervisor /Management
• Inventory Controller / Supervision / Management
• Supply Chain Planning / Management
• Business Development Management
• Freight Forwarding Management
• Airport and Airfreight Operations Management
• Aviation Planning, Policy and Regulation Development Management
• Policy and Planning Development Management
• Military and Enforcement (Navy, Customs, Police)
• Warehouse Plant Operator
• Customs Broker
• Fleet Management
• Procurement Officer / Management
• Container Planning and Distribution Management or Control
• 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

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.