Information Seminar

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Information Seminar February 21, 2006
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Rundown

• Program Introduction by Prof. Rachel Zhang
• Sharing by Alumni / Participants
• QA

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Outline

• Introduction of the MTM-GLM program
• History of the program
• Program structure
• Who should apply
• Admission requirements

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Global Logistics Management Program

• Alliance with ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of
  Technology Zurich), top university outside US and
  UK according to Times Higher Education Supplement
  2004
• HKUST faculties with PhD from leading
  institutions
• Guest instructors from North America and Europe

Keith Lui, Class of 2004-2005 Quality
Assurance Lead, UBS Investment Bank
The study trip at ETH Zurich was world-class
with up-close and personal encounters with the
top executives from the Fortune Global 500
companies.
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Global Logistics Management Program

• Unique high-end program focusing on logistics,
  one of the four pillar industries in Hong Kong
• Professional recognition CILTHK (Charted
  Institute of Logistics Transport Hong Kong)
  accreditation

Chris Ma, Class of 2002-2003 Manager
Project, Corporate Planning Investments
Dept, Sun Hung Kai Properties Group
This is a great program. I feel I will benefit
more from the MTM than I have from my MBA in the
past 20 years.
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Global Logistics Management Program

• Business and Management modules taught by faculty
  from the Business School
• Courses and seminars by leading experts from the
  industries
• Synergy of partnering the latest technological
  knowledge and business perspectives to achieve
  global excellence

Cedric Dulong, Class of 2001-2003 Asia Pacific
Regional Manager Wine and Spirits Logistics
Solutions Kuehne Nagel Limited, Tokyo, Japan
The MTM's high-level technology courses give me
a chance to view my business and corporate
affairs from different perspectives.
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History of MTM-GLM

• 1999 Graduate Diploma in Transportation
  Logistics Management
• 2001 Launched MTM in Global Logistics Management
• 2002 Accreditation by CILTHK
• 2003 Formation of MTM Alumni Association
• 2003/04 Finalist in Best Logistics Course
  Provider in Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards
• 2005 Strategic alliance with ETH Zurich

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The MTM Program Structure
Global Logistics Management Modules
Business and Management Modules
(Weekend Study Format)
Courses at ETH and Study Trip
Professional Activity Series
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The MTM Program Structure
Global Logistics Management Modules
Business and Management Modules

• Management of Organizations
• Technology Management
• Quality Management
• Principles for the Info Economy
• International Macroeconomics
• Operations Management
• Corporate Finance Accounting

• Supply Chain Systems
• Management Science
• Demand Management
• Warehouse Management
• Transportation Planning Models
• Logistics Supply Chain Mgmt in China
• Strategic Management for Global Logistics
• Special Topics

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Weekend Study Format

• Alternate weekend classes to avoid disruptions
  from normal working schedules

• Extend programs participation to professionals
  in South China and Asia

• Study in the Universitys first-rate labs and
  lecture theaters

• Socialize with other MTM participants and alumni
  in the professional activity series

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Study Trip
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Professional Activity Series
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Cassandra Chan, Class of 2001-2003 Principal
Supplies Officer (Procurement) Government
Logistics Department, HKSAR
The MTM's professional activities provide a
platform of sharing experiences with people from
various backgrounds and extend networking
opportunities.
Thomas Cheung, Class of 2002-2003 Executive
Director, Aon Hong Kong President, MTM Alumni
Association
With the spectacular growth on our membership,
the MTM Alumni Association is now unequivocally a
great partner on networking among the MTM
graduates.
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Winnie Mak, Class of 2004-2005Finance Manager
Reporting Control Hongkong International
Terminals
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Who should apply

• Technical Professionals wanting to acquire
  management skills

• Management Professionals and Business Executives
  wanting to learn the most recent developments and
  trends in logistics and the new economy

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• Admission Requirements
• A bachelors degree in a relevant discipline

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience

• Short-listed applicants may be interviewed

• Qualified applicants can be admitted to the
  program before the application deadline (March 6)

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Star City!
Star University!
Star Program!
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MTM Experiences

• Mr. David Tai, Network Appliance Inc.
• Mr. CK Tong, DHL Danzas Air Ocean
• Mr. Stephen Chan, DKSH Hong Kong Ltd.

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Q A
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Information Seminar February 21, 2006