Introduction

Logistics and materials management programs focus on planning how materials and equipment are allocated and used to produce goods and services.

Students enrolled in this program will learn how to manage inventory, allocate resources, and make sure goods are shipped on time. They will also learn how to manage staff and use computer systems to keep records and track inventory. The field of logistics involves analyzing and managing the flow of goods within a company; coordinating the flow of work in the departments of an organization; and organizing optimal route planning for efficient delivery of goods and optimal flow control of services.

 The German partner side for the Logistic Sciences program is the University of Applied Sciences Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel

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Objectives

The main objective of the program is to introduce the process of planning, implementing and controlling for an efficient flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, services and related information from point of ordering to point of consumption.

Other objectives include :

• The development of analytical skills to manage integrated logistics.

• An understanding of the process of managing projects and contents.

• The development of computer skills to understand the application of computer systems to enhance the operation of logistic activities.

• An appreciation of the current issues related to logistics operations within organizations.

• An appreciation of the place of human resources in the operation and the influence they have on effective outcomes.

• Acquisition of the advanced skills to appreciate the complex issues of the industry and to provide possible solutions to those issues.

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Outcomes

Graduate will be able to arrange the transportation of raw materials, supplies, and finished goods. They will also be able to decide on the fastest or cheapest means of transportation and on different options for storing materials and finished goods.

Graduates will have enough professional skills to assist companies use a "just-in-time" strategies and procedures for producing goods.

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Career Prospects

• Accounting and Auditing.

• Service Managements.

• Buyers and Purchasing Agencies.

• Database Administration.

• Production and Planning.

• Shipping.

• Storage and Transportation.

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Faculty

Full time professors:

• Dr. Yaser Adwan ,Professor of Management

• Dr. Ali Alawneh , Associate Professor of Management

• Dr. Talah Arabiyat , Assistant Professor of Economics and Statistics

• Dr. Zuhair Obaidi ,Professor of Marketing and International Business

• Dr. Klaus Teller ,Professor of Logistics

 Part time professors:

• Dr. Mohammad Alawin , Assistant Professor of Economics

• Dr. Tarik Arikat , Assistant Professor of Engineering Management

• Mr. Aziz Madi, Masters in Science of Marketing

• Dr. Hamzeh Khraim, Assistant Professor of Marketing

• Dr. Husam Khadash , Associate Professor of Financial Accounting

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Study Plan

First year, Second year, Third year, Fourth year, Fifth year

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