Higher FIATA Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Program Overview
The Higher FIATA Diploma in Supply Chain Management (HFDSCM) is a joint program between the College of International Transport and Logistics and the Egyptian International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Association. The nine-month program comprises seven modules, including supply chain management, international transportation management, and global marketing. It offers a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical business experience through interactive lectures and workshops.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Higher FIATA Diploma in Supply Chain Management (HFDSCM) is a joint program between the College of International Transport and Logistics (CITL) at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), and the Egyptian International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Association (EIFFLA). The program's objective is to assist candidates in career advancement through modern materials, interactive lectures, and workshops. It offers a mix of modules providing theoretical knowledge and practical business experience.
Outline:
The HFDSCM program comprises 245 hours, with each of the seven modules lasting 35 hours. Classes are held every other weekend (Friday and Saturday) from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with the total program duration being nine months. The program is offered in Alexandria and Cairo. The modules are:
- Supply Chain Management: Covers the fundamentals of supply chain management, differentiating it from logistics, exploring various strategies and their applications, applying cost-service trade-offs, solving supply chain challenges, and identifying security issues.
- International Transportation Management: Focuses on the role of trade and agreements in international transportation, differentiating transportation modes, the role of intermediaries, applying trade-offs in global supply chains, choosing optimal transportation modes (including intermodal and multimodal), transportation safety and security, and the implications of DG and IMDG on transportation.
- Global Purchasing: Covers global procurement management, developing strategic global procurement organizational structures, devising strategies for appointing, evaluating, developing, and maintaining strategic suppliers, and adopting world-class management information systems.
- Financial Management: Explores the scope and role of financial management in meeting organizational objectives, interpreting financial statements, computing working capital, preparing business plans, appraising funding sources, and understanding financial management's role in organizational restructuring and growth. It also links organizational financial management and supply chain management.
- Contract Management: Covers the fundamentals and role of contracts in supply chains, legal perspectives on contracts, evaluating contract management team effectiveness, crafting contract management plans, defining procurement's role in contract management, and identifying and alleviating contract risks.
- Operations and Production: Focuses on the role of production and operations management in supply chains, including location planning, layout optimization, capacity planning, production scheduling, product design, quality control, work standards, work measurement, and applying RAM knowledge to plant equipment maintenance.
- Global Marketing: Covers the global marketing framework and logistics within it, differentiating marketing-driven, sales-driven, and product-driven approaches, applying research methods in marketing research, crafting market entry strategies, differentiating product and service marketing, and identifying and analyzing segmentation principles to develop target marketing and positioning strategies.
Other:
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world umbrella body of the freight forwarding industry and offers various recognized certificates. The HFDSCM is a FIATA-recognized certificate. The program is a collaboration between AASTMT's College of International Transport and Logistics (CITL) and EIFFLA. The program utilizes a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical business experience delivered through interactive lectures and workshops.
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Overview:
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) is a renowned University dedicated to providing high-quality multidisciplinary education and training in maritime, medical sciences, engineering & technology, management, social sciences & humanities fields. its a leading International University in the Arab world, fostering excellence in education, research, development, and innovation.
Services Offered:
AASTMT offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Banking Services:
- Access to banking facilities for financial transactions.
Medical Services:
- On-campus medical clinic for student healthcare.
Transportation Services:
- Transportation services for students to navigate between campuses and facilities.
Outdoor Workshops and Exhibitions:
- Opportunities for students to participate in workshops and exhibitions.
Student Accommodation and Dorms:
- On-campus accommodation options for students.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
AASTMT provides a vibrant and engaging campus experience for its students. Key aspects include:
Music Concerts:
- Performances by famous artists.
Academic Competitions:
- Opportunities to participate in academic competitions across various disciplines.
Seminars and Workshops:
- A diverse selection of seminars and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.
Acting & Performing Arts:
- Opportunities for students to explore their talents in acting and performing arts.
Cultural Activities:
- A variety of fun and cultural activities to enrich student life.
Key Reasons to Study There:
AASTMT offers several advantages and unique aspects that make it an attractive choice for students:
Maritime Sector Focus:
- Strong emphasis on maritime education and training.
Programs Diversity:
- A wide range of academic programs across various disciplines.
Practical Training:
- Opportunities for practical training both locally and internationally.
Professors & Faculty Members:
- Experienced and qualified faculty members.
Extensive Library Network:
- Access to 11+ libraries across campuses.
International Cooperations:
- Partnerships with 51+ international institutions.
Multiple Campuses:
- 8+ campuses across Egypt.
Entrepreneurship Focus:
- Dedicated center for entrepreneurship development.
Academic Programs:
AASTMT offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate Studies:
- Programs in maritime transport, technology, engineering, and other related fields.
Postgraduate Studies:
- Master's and PhD programs in various specializations.
Professional Certificates:
- Specialized certificates in areas like freight forwarding, supply chain management, and maritime safety.
Other:
Entry Requirements:
The provided text lists the following admission requirements for the Higher FIATA Diploma in Supply Chain Management:
- Personal Photo
- Copy of Personal ID
- HR Letter
- Copy of Last Educational Certificate
- AAST Transcript (For AAST Students ONLY)
