German Jordanian University

School of Management and Logistic Sciences

Department of Logistic Sciences

Modified
Study Plan
B.Sc. in Logistic Sciences

Academic Year 2018-2019

Introduction:

The department of logistic sciences at the school of Management and Logistic Sciences is
the first department specialized in logistics and supply chain management to be opened in
Jordan. So far, no other specialized academic departments are available in the country.
Programs offered by the department of Logistic sciences provide students with the knowledge
and skills needed for access or progression in fields of logistics and supply chain management.

The programs offered by the department cover the major components of logistics system
including: purchasing strategies, transportation management, warehouse design and operations,
inventory planning and control, supplier-customer relationships, import and export operations,
and retail logistics management. The programs include the topics of supply chain management
and integration, logistics system optimization, humanitarian logistics, green logistics and
sustainability, and the contemporary issues in logistics.

Objectives:

The objectives of B.Sc. in Logistic Sciences program are established in line of the university’s
strategic goals since the program aims:

PO1. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the major elements of theory
and application of logistics and supply chain management.
PO2. To expose students to a wide spectrum of opportunities for future employment in a wide
range of sectors and prepare them for the international job market.
PO3. To empower students and provide them with the national and international in-hand
practical knowledge in logistics and supply chain management.
PO4. To create a learning environment for students to develop their knowledge and
understanding of logistics and supply chain management practices.
PO5. To equip students with a broad perspective in inbound and outbound logistics and global
business environment.
PO6. To allow students to develop a detailed understanding of end-to-end supply chain and the
flow of information and materials within and between organizations.
PO7. To develop the students' conceptual understanding and technical competence they need
for decision making and problem solving.
PO8. To develop and enhance the students' personal, intercultural and intellectual abilities for
a lifelong learning and contribution to the society.
PO9. To prepare students for postgraduate degrees and professional certificates in specialized
logistics and supply chain management fields.

Learning Outcomes:

A successful completion of the B.Sc. in Logistic Sciences program enables students to:

Knowledge:

LO1. Understand the best practices and stakeholders’ roles in supply chain management,
logistics and procurement.
LO2. Comprehend the major strategies in designing and operating logistics network.
LO3. Understand the impacts of globalization on supply chain management and trade.
LO4. Relate to operations management and information systems in managing warehouse,
inventory and transportation.
LO5. Recognize the importance of logistics sustainability and the different supply chain
management functions within a humanitarian context.
Competencies:
LO6. Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain performance between and
within organizations.
LO7. Diagnose and troubleshoot supply chain problems and apply quality management
systems.
LO8. Implement marketing strategies and supplier/customer relationship systems through
supply chain network.
LO9. Demonstrate professional interpersonal and communication skills within organizations.
LO10. Assess the feasibility of projects and discuss the logistics economics and financial
flows.
LO11. Apply the managerial skills needed for management roles within logistics and supply
chain.

Skills:
LO12. Use information technology appropriately in acquiring, analyzing and presenting
information.
LO13. Interpret qualitative and quantitative information by applying mathematical and
statistical techniques.
LO14. Use Arabic, English and German languages effectively to communicate ideas and
arguments in business environments within intra-/intercultural contexts.
LO15. Solve problems and make decisions, sometimes in quite complicated situations
employing soft skills.
LO16. Prepare for a successful job interview, work well within teams, apply discipline and
employ the appropriate workplace skills.
 Program Requirements:

General Information

Credit Hours
Classification
Compulsory Elective Total (CR H) Total (ECTS)
1. University 21 6 27 37
Requirements
2. School 24 0 24 37
Requirements
3. Program 82 12 94 166
Requirements
Total 127 18 145 240*
* One ECTS credit point equals 30-time hours.

1. University Requirements [27 Credit Hours]

(37 ECTS)

1.1 Compulsory [21 Credit Hours] (31 ECTS)

Cr.
Course ID Course Title ECTS Prerequisite
Hr.
ARB99 Arabic 99 0 0 -
ARB100 Arabic 3 3 -
ENGL98 English I 0 0 -
ENGL99 English II 0 0 ENGL98
ENGL101 English III 1 3 ENGL99
ENGL102 English IV 1 3 ENGL101
ENGL201 English V 2 3 ENGL102
ENGL202 English VI 2 3 ENGL201
GERL101B1 ‫٭‬ German I (B1 track) 3 6 -
GERL102B1 German II (B1 track) 3 6 GERL101B1
GERL102B2 German II (B2 track) 3 6 GERL101B1
NE101 National Education 3 2 -
MILS100 Military Sciences 3 2 -
‫ ٭‬Student can Choose B1 or B2 track upon completion of this module.

1.2 Electives [6 Credit Hours] ( 6 ECTS)

Course ID Course Title Cr. Hr. ECTS Prerequisite
BE302 Business Entrepreneurship 3 3 -
DES101 Arts Appreciation 3 3 -
Leadership and Emotional
EI101 3 3 -
Intelligence
IC101 Intercultural Communications 3 3 -
Social Entrepreneurship and
SE301 3 3 -
Enterprise
SFTS 101 Soft Skills 3 3 -
TW303 Technical and Workplace writing 3 3 ENGL102
PE101 Sport and Health 3 3
 2. School Requirements [24 Credit Hours] (37 ECTS)

Course ID Course Title Cr. Hr ECTS Prerequisite

ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 4.5 -
ACC251 Fundamentals of Finance 3 4.5 ACC 101
GERL201B1 German III (B1 track) 3 4 GERL102B1
GERL202B1 German IV(B1 track) 3 6 GERL201B1
GERL201B2 German III (B2 track) 3 4 GERL102B2
GERL202B2 German IV(B2 track) 3 6 GERL201B2
LOGS101 Introduction to Logistics 3 4.5 -
MGT101 Principles of Management 3 4.5 -
MGT122 Business Statistics 3 4.5 -
MGT213 Research Methods for 3
4.5 MGT 122
Business

3. Program Requirements [94 Credit Hours] (166 ECTS)

3.1 compulsory (82 Cr Hrs) (148 ECTS)

Cr.
Course ID Course Title ECTS Prerequisite
Hr
ACC332 Management Accounting 3 4.5 ACC101
Operations Research in Logistics 3 4.5
LOGS112 MGT122
Management
LOGS121 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3 4.5 LOGS101
LOGS213 Operations Management 3 4.5 LOGS101, LOGS112
LOGS214 Import-Export Management 3 4.5 LOGS215
Transportation and Distribution 3 4.5
LOGS215 LOGS121
Management
LOGS223 Procurement Management 3 4.5 LOGS121
LOGS315 Inventory Management 3 4.5 LOGS213
LOGS316 Warehouse Management 3 4.5 LOGS315
Supplier-Customer Relationships 3 4.5
LOGS323 LOGS223
Management
LOGS324 Logistics Network Design 3 4.5 LOGS215
LOGS341 Green and Reverse Logistics 0 4.5 LOGS215, LOGS223
LOGS391 Field Training* 3 6 Department Approval
LOGS417 Retail Logistics 3 4.5 LOGS324
Logistics Enterprise Resource Planning 3 4.5
LOGS433 MGT119, MGT1190, LOGS315
Modules
LOGS446 Humanitarian Logistics 3 4.5 LOGS324
LOGS492 International Internship 12 30 LOGS391, Department Approval
LOGS490 Bachelor’s Thesis 3 8.5 MGT213, Department Approval
CS115 Computing Fundamentals for Business & 3 3
-
Logistics
CS1150 Computing Fundamentals for Business & 1 3
Corequisite CS115
Logistics (Lab)
MGT124 Fundamentals of Marketing 3 4.5 MGT101
MGT126 Fundamentals of Microeconomics 3 4.5 -
MGT211 Organizational Behavior 3 4.5 MGT101
MGT418 Quality Management 3 4.5 LOGS213
GERL301B1 German V (B1 Track) 3 6 GERL202B1
GERL302B1 German VI (B1 track) 3 6 GERL301B1
GERL301B2 German V (B2 Track) 3 6 GERL202B2
GERL302B2 German VI (B2 track) 3 6 GERL301B2
3.2 Elective * ([12 Credit Hours] (18 ECTS)
Course ID Course Title Cr. Hr ECTS Prerequisite
LOGS501A Business Module in Germany I (A) 1 2 LOGS492
LOGS501B Business Module in Germany I (B) 2 3 LOGS492
LOGS501 Business Module in Germany I 3 4.5 LOGS492
LOGS502 Business Module in Germany II 3 4.5 LOGS492
LOGS503 Business Module in Germany III 3 4.5 LOGS492
LOGS504 Business Module in Germany IV 3 4.5 LOGS492
LOGS598A Special Topics in Logistics 1 2 LOGS492
LOGS598B Special Topics in Logistics 2 3 LOGS492
LOGS598C Special Topics in Logistics 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT598C Special Topics in Management 3 4.5 LOGS492
ACC598C Special Topics in accounting 3 4.5 LOGS492
ACC211 Cost Accounting 3 4.5 LOGS492
ACC343 International Taxation 3 4.5 LOGS492
ACC352 International Corporate Finance 3 4.5 LOGS492
ACC435 Accounting Ethics and Corporate Governance 3 4.5 LOGS492
ACC455 Islamic Finance and Accounting 3 4.5 LOGS492
LOGS472 Contemporary Issues in Logistics 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT313 Knowledge Management 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT314 Human Resources Management 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT315 Business Law 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT316 Business Ethics 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT322 Consumer Behaviour 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT328 Project Management and Planning 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT329 E–Business and E-Commerce Management 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT333 Decision Support System 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT412 Corporate Strategies and Policies 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT414 International Business and Globalization 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT416 Organizational Development & Change 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT493 Leadership 3 4.5 LOGS492
MGT594 Entrepreneurship 3 4.5 LOGS492
Modules Offered upon Availability