DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT University of Moratuwa Inauguration of 09 Batch 23 rd July 2009
Our Mission To be an international centre of excellence in knowledge dissemination, research and consultancy in transport and logistics through partnerships between staff, students and industry; and to be the driving force in making Sri Lanka an international transport & logistics hub in South Asia
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Crisis in Complexity The Demand: Passenger, Shipper The Supply: Fixed Infrastructure: Roads, Railways, Terminals, Ports Rolling Stock: Vehicle (Operators- UL, SLTB, SLR) Supporting Services: Vehicles: (Manufacturers, Repairers, Hirers) Fuel: (Exploration to pump attendant) Human Resource (Universities, Institutes, Professional bodies) Service Providers (Agents, Forwarders, Insurance, Third party, IT, ticketing) The Regulators Industry Regulators- (CAA, NTC) Safety & Security etc (Police, FAA (US), CEA)
Size of the Transport Sector in Sri Lanka Value of Turnover-15% of GDP Rs 450 bn Proportion of Jobs 1 million (85% informal) People Moved 10 m pax daily (99% on land) Vehicles : Bicycles - 3 million Motorized Vehicles 1.5 million Deaths : 1 in 50 deaths Pollution: estimated 5,000 pre mature deaths Cost of Accidents : Rs 20 billion Cost of Congestion: Rs 25 billion
L Transport & Logistics Management Skills 1 Function of Transport Micro Economics Mathematics I Non- Technical Option I Surveys in Transport and Logistics Business Organization Computer Systems Non- Technical Option II International Trade & Transport Macro Economics Applied Mechanics Mathematics II Logistics Management Organizational Management English Introduction to Programming Outdoor Life Skills Training Communication & Presentation Skills I 2 Transport Economics Social Behavior Quantitative Methods in T&L Multimodal Transport Occupational Health & Safety Management Information System in T&L Environmental & Social Impacts of T&L Marketing Management Community Development Project Facilities Design Financial Accounting Communication & Presentation Skills II Supply Chain Management Transport Planning & Demand Analysis Managerial Skills Development 3 Operations Research in T&L Human Resource Management Air Transport & Industrial Relations Maritime Transport Procurement Management Urban Transport Planning Career Development Camp Industrial Training 4 Transport Safety & Insurance Business Law Research Methodologies * Aviation Technology & Operations Project Management Research Project* Transport Network Planning & Design Quality Management Multidisciplinary Project * Operations Management Port Operations & Management Transport Policy Analysis Aerodrome Planning & Operations Inventory and Warehouse Management Fleet Operation & Management Shipping and Fleet Management Airline Operations and Business Management Strategic Management & Corporate Planning ICT applications in Trade and Transport GIS & Geomatics Applications in T&L Entrepreneurship
Transport Systems Urban Transport Multi modal Transport Transport Network Planning & Design Fleet Operation & Management
Maritime Transport Maritime Transport Port Operations & Management Shipping and Fleet Management
Air Transport Air Transport Aerodrome Planning & Operations Aviation Technology & Operations Airline Operations &Business Management
Supply Chain Management Logistics Management Supply Chain Management Procurement Management Inventory & Warehouse Management Operations Management
Economics and commerce Microeconomics Macroeconomics Transport Economics International Trade & Transport Financial Accounting
Management Organizational Management Managerial Skills Development Strategic Management & Corporate Planning Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations Project Management Quality Management Business Organisation
Mathematics Mathematics I Mathematics II Quantitative Methods in Transport & Logistics Analytical Modeling in Transport & Logistics
Information Technology Computer Systems Introduction to Programming Management Information Systems in Transport & Logistics e-commerce & ICT applications GIS & Geometrics Applications in Transport & Logistics
Communication: Skills Development and Other subjects English Communication & Presentation Skills I Presentation Skills II Research Methodologies Multidisciplinary Project Social Behavior Environmental & Social Impacts of Transport & Logistics Health & Safety Facilities Design
Other Key Features of the Degree Programme
Skills Development Course Modules Outbound Training Objectives: Improve team work, leaadership, increase self-awareness and communication
Community Development Projects Objectives: To serve the community while gaining an opportunity to experience the real world, to gain first hand knowledge on raising funds, project implementation, meeting deadlines.
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Mentoring Objectives: learning opportunity for students to understand the demand of the work environment, and better preparations for the professional work
Career Development Camp Objective: expose students to career opportunities and employers to potential employees
Industrial Training 24 2006 Intake completed 24 weeks training @ 16 establishments: - Holcim(Lanka) Ltd. - John Keells Holdings Limited - South Asia Gateway Terminals - Prudential Shipping (Pte) Ltd. - Logistics International Limited - Logiwiz Limited - Civaro International Limited - National Transport Commission -Sathsindu -Abans Ltd. - DRH logistics international - Nestle Lanka Ltd. - Capitol AEI (Pvt.) Ltd. -AitkenSpence& Co. Ltd. - Civil Aviation Authority - Freight Links International - Ceylon Tobacco Company Ltd.
Staff Student Interaction TLM Day Open discussions Sports & social activities Activities among batches
Scholarships Objectives: provide financial assistance/motivational scholarships Based on need Level 1 (presently 5/yr) Based on merit & extra curricular activities (presently 7/yr)
CPD Programmes Objective: to provide the industry with the required skills for professional development especially with respect to new developments and issues
Staff Multi disciplinary backgrounds Engineering (3) Management (5) Accounting/Finance (1) Marketing Economics (1) Sociology/Behavioral sciences Shipping /Maritime (1) Aviation (1)
Jobs in Transport Ports Airports Airline Companies Shipping Companies Freight Forwarders Transport Companies Logistics Companies Public Transport Operators Regulatory Organizations Planning Organizations Academic, Research & Development
With best wishes from the Department of Transport & Logistics Management for a successful and enjoyable university life and the beginning of a rewarding and fruitful career.