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Department-Industry Consultative

Meeting # 3

Department of Transport & Logistics Management

Faculty of Engineering,

University of Moratuwa

15th July 2010

DICB 1 (May 2008) and DICB 2 (May 2009)

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• Report on Department 2009/2010

• Discussion

– Matters ay 2009

– UG Curriculum Revision 2011

Discussion Agenda

– UG Curriculum Revision 2011

– Reports of Industrial Training

– Student Based Research Projects – Industry requests

– Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs

– Proposed MBA in Transport & Supply Chain Management

– Job Placements for 1st Batch

– Any other matters

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• UG Students

• Staff

• Facilities

Report of the Dept 2009/2010

• Facilities

• UG Program

• CPD Courses

• STL Programs

• Sponsorships Received from Industry4

• 5th Batch admitted- average intake size 50

students:

– 2006 Intake– 52 students (graduating in Sept 2010)

– 2007 Intake– 55 students

UG Students




– 2010 Intake – in August

� Admissions through UGC (A/L -Maths Stream)5

District Rank (in Maths stream) from

22 courses

Kalutara 1

Colombo 4

Galle 4

Matara 4

Anuradhapura 4

Badulla 4

Ratnapura 4

Kandy 5

Hambantota 5

Jaffna 5

Kurunegala 5

Course

ranking

steadiliy

improving

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Kurunegala 5

Kegalle 6

Gampaha 7

Monaragala 7

Matale 7

Batticaloa 9

Polonnaruwa 9

Nuwara Eliya 10

Ampara 11

Trincomalee 12

Puttlam 12

Vavuniya 13

Mannar 15

improving

Students still

unaware in

North & East

in particualr

• Admission based on Z-score at A/L exams

• Presently has the 8 highest Z-score ‘cut off marks’for admission from Colombo District from among80 courses.

• Variation of Z-score of students

– 2006 Intake – Average 1.44, Maximum 1.87



– 2009


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Head of DepartmentProfessor K.A.S. KumarageB.Sc. Eng (Moratuwa), PhD (Calgary), FCLIT (UK), C.Eng., MIESL

Extension: 1151

e-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Senior LecturerDr. T. SivakumarB.Sc. Eng (Peradeniya), MEng (AIT)PhD (Japan), AMIE (SL)

Extension: 1152e-mail: [email protected]

Senior LecturerMr. S.N. BentotageB.Sc. Eng (Hons) (Moratuwa), MEng (AIT)C.Eng., MIESL


Senior LecturerMr. P.T.R.S. Sugathadasa

B.Sc. Eng (Hons) (Moratuwa), MSc. Eng (Moratuwa), MBA (Colombo), MIE (SL), CEng


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ConsultantMr. C.S. Fernando

B. Sc. (Ceylon), MSc. (Port & Habour Administration and Management, Antwerp, Belgium)

MCIPD (UK), MITD (SL)

Extension: 1153


ConsultantCapt. M.A. Fernando

MBA (USA), BCom (Canada), MPH (UK), PG Dip (International Relations), Dip BN

(India), CPL/IR/ME 216 (FAA USA/CAA SL)

Extension: 1841


LecturerMr. Y.M.M.S. BandaraBA (Special) Economics (Peradeniya)

Extension: 1153


LecturerMrs. K.C.S. EkanayakeB. Com (Special) (Colombo)

Ad. Dip. In Management Accounting (CIMA-UK), SEDA (UK)

Extension: 1841


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LecturerMrs. L.W.D. Piyathilake(On Study Leave – UK)BBA (Special) (Colombo)ACIM, DipM(UK)SEDA (UK)


LecturerMr. L.C.I. Sigera (On Study Leave - Australia)B.Sc. (SL), MICS (UK), CMILTDiploma in Professional Shipping (Norway), MSc. (Maritime Affairs) (Sweden)


LecturerMiss H.L. LiyanageB.Sc. (Special) Human Resources Management (Sri Jayawardenepura)Ad. Dip. In Management Accounting (CIMA-UK)Diploma in Counselling - SL

Extension: 1154


LecturerMrs. W.A.D.N. Wickramarachchi

B. Sc. Business Administration (Special) (Hons) (SJP), Sri Lanka ICASL –Intermediate


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• Prof. J.M.S.J. Bandara

• Dr. M. Jayaweera

• Dr. M.A.W. Kumara

• Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge

• Dr. T.S.G. Peiris

Lecturers from Other Departments

• Dr. T.S.G. Peiris

• Dr. A.A.D.A.J. Perera

• Dr. A.G.T. Sugathapala

• Dr. K.W.J.P. Wijesundara

• Dr. Shantha Fernando

• Mr. A.T.L.K. Samarasinghe

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• Dr. Champika Amarasinghe

• Dr. Tissa U. Liyanage

• Dr. S.J. Widanapathiranage

• Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni

• Mr. S.M.A.S. De Silva

• Mr. L.G. Jansz

• Mr. U.D. Jayatissa

• Mr. M.D.K. Jayawanse

• Mr. S.A. Jayawickrama

• Mr. H.M.C. Nimalsiri

Visiting Lecturers from Industry

• Mr. S.M.A.S. De Silva

• Mr. W.A.U. De Silva

• Mr. P.A. Dias

• Mr. M.S.P. Gunawardene

• Mr. H.M.C. Nimalsiri

• Mr. S.A.C.P. Perera

• Mr. K.H. Priyadarshan

• Mr. Ahamed ur Rahaman

• Mr. N.R. Samarawickrema

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System AnalysistMr. K.J. KaththriarachchiB.Sc. (OUSL), PG Dip (IT), Dip CHE (SL)

Dip CNE (SL)

Extension: 1849


Temporary LecturerMiss. D. DulanjaliBA (Special) Economics (Peradeniya)


Academic

Support Staff

Temporary LecturerMr. R.A.P. SenasingheB.Sc. (Applied Science) (RUSL)


InstructorMiss M.D.C. DilhariB. App. Sci. Aviation (RMIT, Melbourne, Australia)


Floor area:

Facilities: Proposed Building for the Department of

Transport and Logistics Management

1st & 2nd Stage - 1800m2

3rd Stage - 650m2

Number of floors – 4

Estimated cost– Rs.148.2 Million.

Construction scheduled to commence in Dec. 2010

Current Facilities• Buildings

– 2006 – One Floor

– 2008 – Two Floors

– 2009 – Two and Half Floors

– 2010 - Three Floors ?

– 2012 – Schedule Opening of New Building

Current Facilities

– Computing Facilities

– Dept Student Computer Availability Ratio – 0.15 (expect to increase to

0.3)

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• Course Title: The Bachelor of Science in Transport &

Logistics Management Honours Degree

• Abbreviated Title: BSc (T&LM)

Structure of B.Sc. Degree Programme

• Course Duration: 4 years

• Medium of Instruction: English

• Annual Intake: 50 students

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 150

• Student contact Hours: Approx 4500 16

Level 1: The First year is designed to lay a foundation in the areas of Management,

Business Organization, Principles of Transport and Logistics, Computer Systems and

Programming, Economics, Applied Mechanics and soft skills such as communication

and Presentation.

Level 2:The Second year builds on the principles by developing skills and techniques

and also gathering knowledge in different areas including Transport Economics,

Managerial Skills Development, Marketing Management, Accounting, Quantitative

Methods, Supply Chain Management, and Transport Planning & Demand Analysis.

Progression of the Curriculum

Methods, Supply Chain Management, and Transport Planning & Demand Analysis.

Level 3: The Third year is designed to ensure students develop aptitude in each of the

specialised areas of transport and logistics namely, Air Transport, Maritime

transport, Supply Chain Management and Transport Systems as well as

management and analytical skills including a 6 month industrial training.

Level 4: The Final year will allow the students to select an area for a minor in Air

Transport, Maritime Transport, Supply Chain Management, and Transport Systems.

The objective of this year is to equip the students to enter the world of work by

being completely familiar with the issues in the areas of minors offered. This is

planned through specialised elective courses, multidisciplinary group projects and

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Level Credits Percentage% Knowledge

%

Skills % Attitudes

%

Level 1 24 11.4 10.3 2.3

Level 2 27 12.9 11.5 2.9

Course Structure Course Structure

Level 2 27 12.9 11.5 2.9

Level 3 19 11.2 5.2 2.9

Level 4 29 13.7 10.9 4.7

Total 100 49.3 37.9 12.8

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• Business English

• Mentoring

• English Language Clinics

Special Features of the UG Program

• English Language Clinics

• Community Development Project

• Outdoor Life Skills Training Program

• Career Development Camp

• Industrial Placements 19

Industrial Trainingprovided currently @ 22 establishments:

- Holcim (Lanka) Ltd.

- John Keells Holdings Limited

- South Asia Gateway Terminals

- Prudential Shipping (Pte) Ltd.

– Abans Ltd.

– DRH logistics international

– Nestle Lanka Ltd.

– Capitol AEI (Pvt.) Ltd.

– Aitken Spence & Co. Ltd.

Industrial Training

- Logistics International Limited

- Logiwiz Limited

- Civaro International Limited

- National Transport Commission

-Sathsindu

-Toll Logistics

-Sri Lankan Airlines

– Aitken Spence & Co. Ltd.

– Civil Aviation Authority

– Freight Links International

– Ceylon Tobacco Company Ltd.

– Glaxo and Smith ( GSK)

– Finlay Cold Stores

– Hayles Advantis

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Multi- Disciplinary Projects

A COMPANY TO PROVIDE ONLINE ORDERING AND DELIVERY OF FRESH FRUITS

A COMPANY TO UNDERTAKE FREIGHT CONSOLIDATION

Multi Disciplinary Projects

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Project

Incubation

A COMPANY TO PROVIDE ONLINE ORDERING AND DELIVERY OF FRESH VEGETABLES

GAGANA AIRLINE - WE TOUCH THE HORIZONS OF CEYLON

A COMPANY TO BE AN EXCHANGE FOR TRUCKING SERVICES

• Aviation Transport

– Avisor I – Jan 2010

– Avisoir II – May 2010

• Supply Chain Management

– Workshop – Feb 2010

Continuing Professional Development Activities

– Workshop – Feb 2010

– CEO Forum – Feb 2010

• Maritime Transport

– Wokshop on Marketing of Ports – July 2010

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• Transport Systems

– SAARCTALS Conferenec – Aug 2010

– Workshop on Planning & Regulation – Aug 2010 22

Society of Transport & Logsitics

• Society that includes staff, students of UoM in the

area of T&L.

– 1st Transport & Logistics Quiz held in August 2009 and to

be held for 2nd time in Sept 2010 with 24 teams.

Society of Transport & Logistics

– 1st Transport & Logistics Magazine to be published in Sept

2010.

– UoM exhibition to be held in Sept 2010 with assistance

from AASL, SLPA, Logiwiz and RDA.

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2006 Onwards

– Scholarships – (26 Nos) John Keels

– Mentoring – John Keels

2007 Onwards

– Business English Program – John Keels

2009 Onwards

Course Sponsorshipsfrom Industry

2009 Onwards

– Language Clinic –SAGT

2010

– Exhibition – RDA/SLPA/Logiwiz/AASL

– IT Lab – Sponsorship required in 2010 for new computers, printers etc.

2011

– Industry Labs – in New Building from 2011 onwards24

• 2006 Intake will graduate in Sept 2010

• Academic Achiements

– 1st Class – around 10

– 2nd Upper – around 10

• Extra-curricula achievements

Employment of Graduates

• Extra-curricula achievements

– 3 Captains of University Sports Teams

– 12 Recepients of University Sports Colours

– 6 Members of University Sports Teams

– 12 Office bearers in University Societies/Clubs etc

• Letters of Introduction posted to potential employers

• Interviews may be scheduled 25

– Undergraduate Course

• UG Curriculum Revision 2011

• Reports of Industrial Training

• Student Based UG Research Projects – 6 Months Research for Gratis!!!

• Publicity for T&L – Schools Program /Magazine

– Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs

• Proposed MBA in Transport & Supply Chain Management (2011)

Discussion

• Proposed MBA in Transport & Supply Chain Management (2011)

• Proposed M.Sc. (2012)

• Other Degrees – Research Based 1,2 years

• Industry Sponsored Research – Rs 360,000/= –for 12 month full time engagement

• Short Courses/Evening Seminars

– Job Placements for 1st Batch

• Letters have been sent

• Interviews may be called

– Any other matters26

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