BA (Hons) in Business Administration - Transport Operations Management Pathway
About the Programme
Transport Operations Management is a new BA Business Administration pathway designed to equip students with knowledge and skills relevant to the operation of shipping and road transport systems and associated supply chains. Students who follow this pathway will gain a good grounding in logistics and inventory management tasks, preparing them for careers in ports, logistics and land transport management. Diploma and degree programmes covering these areas are unusual in Oman, so students choosing this pathway may well find employment successfully after graduation.
Job Opportunities
The graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills that can help them in getting career opportunities which include:
- Logistic Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Transport Planner
- Fleet Coordinator
- Warehouse Operative
Academic Information
| Programme Name | BA (Hons) in Business Administration - Transport Operations Management Pathway |
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| Place of Study | Majan University College, Muscat, Oman |
| Mode of Delivery | Full time and Part time |
| Registration Starts | Every September / February |
Admission Criteria
Undergraduate Programmes
A prospective student can enrol on an undergraduate programme through various entry modes such as:
- having qualified with the GFP from MUC or other universities or colleges in Oman.
- through exemption testing, where students coming to Majan University College take Undergraduate Entry Tests (UG Test).
- through a valid IELTS score of Band 5 or above; or
- through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) a process through which certificated learning at other HEIs is assessed through the College’s approved RPL procedures.
Direct Entry
Prospective students can register directly on the undergraduate programme if they have successfully completed the College’s General Foundation Programme (GFP) or passed the undergraduate entry tests (English, Maths, and IT). Those who have an IELTS (Academic) score of Band 5 are still required to take and pass the Entry Tests for Maths and IT.
Entry through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The College has well-developed procedures through which recognition of prior learning (RPL) is assessed. MUC accepts students who studied in other colleges/ universities, either in Oman or abroad, provided that these institutions are approved by the MoHERI. Modules studied at other institutions are assessed according to the level, content and credits acquired and then mapped against modules offered at MUC.
Programme Structure
Students are required to pass 8 modules totalling 120 credits in each year (level). In total students must satisfactorily complete 480 credits (32 modules) with a combination of core and specialisation modules to be eligible for the award of the BA (Honours).
Please note that: Programme structures may be subject to change and modules may be offered in any of the semesters in an academic year
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omani Culture & Civilization (Non-Arabic Speakers) / Arabic Language and Society (Arabic Speakers) | 15 |
| 2 | Integrated Language Skills in English | 15 |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Business Management | 15 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of ICT | 15 |
| 5 | English for General Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 6 | Professional Communication Skills in English | 15 |
| 7 | Business and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| 8 | Logical and Problem-Solving Skills | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Management | 15 |
| 2 | Academic Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 3 | Principles of Economics | 15 |
| 4 | Introduction to Accounting & Financial Control | 15 |
| 5 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 15 |
| 6 | Introduction to Transport Management | 15 |
| 7 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 15 |
| 8 | IT Applications for Business | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English for Employability Skills | 15 |
| 2 | Legal Aspects of Business | 15 |
| 3 | Ports and Shipping Management | 15 |
| 4 | Supply Chain and Logistic Management | 15 |
| 5 | Foundation to Business Strategy | 15 |
| 6 | Research Methods | 15 |
| 7 | Land Transport Management | 15 |
| 8 | Ports Management and Marketing | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project (Business Administration) (Dissertation) | 30 |
| 2 | Strategic Management | 15 |
| 3 | Inventory and Warehouse Management | 15 |
| 4 | Transport Operations Management | 15 |
| 5 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business | 15 |
| 6 | Transport Pricing Finance and Insurance | 15 |
| 7 | Enterprise Resource Management / Professional Project Management | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
