MBA Handbook-Swiss School of Management

Programme Outline
Master of Business Administration
In addition to the theory, this module – like other modules – will introduce the student to
practical models and tools with clear examples that have proven their usefulness to many
organizations. In this module, the focus will be on tools in general management; general
problem-solving tools; performance management; financial management.
Courier, Logistics & Transportation Management
The phenomenon of courier and logistics has become a global imperative in the development
realities. This disposition has brought about, as a necessity, the concern to train and re-train
practitioners of courier and logistics on the relevant derivatives for effective and efficient last
mile delivery of goods and services. The thematic focus of this module, therefore, is how
courier and logistics organizations can achieve high performance level in the delivery network
through human capital development.
Consequently, this module concentrates on concepts of courier and logistics,
entrepreneurship, environment, fleet management, warehousing, supply chain management,
marketing, ICT, Management principles and techniques, communication and branding,
business development, challenges and solutions. The focus of this module is on applications
of these concepts to the urban and suburban context.
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