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Educ<strong>at</strong>ion : Supply Chain & Logistics Professionalsindustry trends. Our students get to understandcurrent issues, emerging trends andthe evolution of these concepts with local,regional and intern<strong>at</strong>ional case studies.Gradu<strong>at</strong>es will be able to open new ideas,apply cre<strong>at</strong>ivity, research, logical and criticalthinking skills to respond effectively.Gradu<strong>at</strong>es will be able to understand theuse supply chain technologies like RFID, EDI,VMI, WMS, TMS, ERP, XML and others fortheir supply chain and logistics applic<strong>at</strong>ions.They should be able to apply these technologiesin some of the real world logistics applic<strong>at</strong>ionsthrough case study and Industryrel<strong>at</strong>ed projects.Our program is accredited by the Commissionfor Academic Accredit<strong>at</strong>ion (CAA)in UAE and Australia’s regul<strong>at</strong>ory and qualityagency for higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion called theTertiary Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Quality and StandardsAgency (TEQSA). We do upd<strong>at</strong>e our degreeprograms in to fit with the professionalsocieties requirements such as CharteredInstitute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)and Chartered Institute of Purchasing andSupply (CIPS).Q: How does UOWD equip / preparestudents for eventually jobs in the SC&Lindustry?A: At Institution level, our program in offeredin Wollongong has been accreditedby the professional societies such as CharteredInstitute of Logistics and Transport(CILT) and Chartered Institute of Purchasingand Supply (CIPS). In addition, our programin Dubai is accredited by the UAE Ministry ofHigher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Scientific Research,recognised by Supply Chain and LogisticsGroup (<strong>SCLG</strong>) and won SCATA award in 2010for the best supply chain program in UAE.At student level, we hold equal size ofworking students and full time students inour MSL program. This proportion variesfrom semester to semester intake. The degreewe offer can normally be completedin four semesters in length. Generally, thisdegree is completed in a year and a half(based on three semesters per year, andtwo subjects per semester). Candid<strong>at</strong>es areoffered the flexibility to adjust their studyload (over/under load) to accommod<strong>at</strong>etheir individual circumstances and careerobjectives. Full time students on a Universitysponsored visa must take <strong>at</strong> least twosubjects per semester. There are some internshipopportunities existing for fulltimecohorts to pursue their career opportunities.Our class room lectures were highly basedon case study discussions, industry whitepaper brainstorming, group discussion onan industry issue and research present<strong>at</strong>ions.This embarks the student communityto think, practice and apply the theory inreal life examples. All of our faculties are PhDqualified and are having experience fromintern<strong>at</strong>ional universities and supply chainorganiz<strong>at</strong>ions. From time to time we also engageindustry leaders to give guest lecturesth<strong>at</strong> bring industry trends to class room.Blue Ocean Academy, DubaiThe LINK interviewed S<strong>at</strong>hya Menon, Executive Director, Blue OceanAcademy, Dubai for his take on the issues confronting academia andtraining for the supply chain & logistics industry in the UAEThe LINK: Please explain the significanceof imparting specialized educ<strong>at</strong>ion &training for potential SC&L professionals?S<strong>at</strong>hya Menon: The UAE is fast becomingthe logistics hub of the world. With theDubai World Central Logistics Park nearingcompletion around the Jebel Ali Free Zonewith a projected logistics turnover of 12 milliontonnes of air cargo annually and thefuture commissioning of the Maktoum Intern<strong>at</strong>ional<strong>Air</strong>port, UAE’s logistics handlingcapacity will be increased manifold. Wh<strong>at</strong>the country needs is a new gener<strong>at</strong>ion of logisticsleaders: dynamic, skillful, innov<strong>at</strong>iveand tech-savvy who can effectively bridgethe existing gap between knowledge andinfrastructure in the region.Blue Ocean pioneers in logistics and supplychain management training in the MiddleEast has blazed a trail of success in thelast 16 years. It prides itself in impartingfuturistic training to a new gener<strong>at</strong>ion of logisticsleaders in the country. It is a uniquetraining institution offering students a completeportfolio of training, educ<strong>at</strong>ion andprofessional certific<strong>at</strong>ion in Logistics andSupply Chain Management.It’s 40,000 plus alumni, world class faculty,st<strong>at</strong>e-of-the art course m<strong>at</strong>erials, simul<strong>at</strong>edwork environment has helped it to emergeas market leaders in logistics educ<strong>at</strong>ion. Significantly,all logistics courses <strong>at</strong> Blue Oceancome with intern<strong>at</strong>ional certific<strong>at</strong>ion, andclasses are held over the weekend for busyprofessionals. At Blue Ocean it’s a win-winsitu<strong>at</strong>ion, intern<strong>at</strong>ional certific<strong>at</strong>ion, learnedindustry-experts as faculty and flexible timingsto suit the priorities of busy professionals.Q: Is there currently a shortage of trainedpersonnel and wh<strong>at</strong> in your opinion is thepotential for SC&L jobs in the future?A: Thousands of jobs are being cre<strong>at</strong>edevery year in the UAE and in other MiddleEast countries. Research and analysis haveApril 201337
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