Course Name
BSC (HONS) TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT F/T
Award
BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time (Undergraduate)
Course DescriptionOver the past decades transport problems have become more varied, and widespread in both developed and developing countries. Problems of congestion, delays, increases in air pollution, fuel consumption and accidents have well exceeded previous predictions.
Today's transport planners have to be confident, and assertive with the ability to work as a team player, delegate, explain and promote ideas and projects. A degree in Transport Management will provide you with a stimulating and rewarding career, with the opportunity to engage in issues that will shape our nation in years to come, allowing the graduate to make a real contribution towards a sustainable future.
The courses have been designed to convey the knowledge that is necessary to work as a professional in the transport sector of the economy. An Honours Project in stage 4 provides an opportunity to research an aspect of Transport that is of particular interest.
What you study:Stage 3Freight Transport, Management of Passenger & Freight Operations, Transport Management in World Cities, Elective, Transport Control, Integrating Transport Management Project, Transport Planning & Policy, Operations Management
Stage 4Public Transport & Terminal Design, Logistics and Distribution Management, Transport Models, Strategic Management, Integrating Transport Project, Transport Appraisal, Honours Project & Research Methods.
Entry QualificationsEntry Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent, in a recognised discipline e.g. Engineering, Computing, Business, etc.
The course is currently only available for direct entry to Stages 3 and 4. Applicants with a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent, in a recognized discipline, may be considered for entry, e.g. Engineering, Computing, Business, etc.
Each application will be considered on merit and the Admissions Tutor and Programme
Director may call applicants for interview. Students admitted to the course will have the opportunity to obtain an ordinary degree after one year or an Honours degree after two years.
CampusNapier is a multi-campus university and you may be required to attend classes at more than one campus.
This course is taught by the School of the Built Environment, which is based at Merchiston campus
Professional AccreditedThe Institute of Logistics and Transportation accredit the course. After suitable training graduates may gain Chartered status within the Profession.
General FacilitiesComprehensive induction and freshers- week programme
Student guides to help you find your way around the campuses and information or support available.
Fully equipped and well stocked libraries at all our main campuses.
Adaptive Technology Centre at Merchiston, with specialist hardware, software and equipment to help support students with disabilities and special needs.
Jack Kilby Computing Centre at Merchiston which has 500 PCs and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (Access to 1,100 PCs on six campuses, including Livingston.)
Web access to the library system and your own student records
Low price software purchase schemes for your own pc.
Careers services, including CV preparation, interview skills, vacation and graduate jobs, and work or study abroad.
A range of counselling and chaplaincy services
Accommodation support and advice for student flats and private accommodation
Subsidised access to a wide range of high quality sport and leisure facilities throughout the city
PlacementsWork Placement.
Optional period of supervised work experience is available.
Career ProspectsA high percentage of Napier University graduates find jobs in their chosen professions either in the UK or overseas. The Transport Studies course has been designed to unlock as many employment areas as possible within the transport sector. The range of jobs available within such a multi-national and varied profession includes: Transport consultant, Transport planner for Central/Local government or consultancy
companies, Transport analyst, Logistics Manager for a retail chain, Airline Operations
Manage,r Freight forwarder, ensuring that freight reaches its destination on time and to budget, Managers in many transport industries, road, rail, air, sea.
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Mar 20 Nov - 21:40
, donc il est possible de trouver un taf en parallèle. Les petits boulots ne manquent pas dans la ville, en 3jours c'est facile d'être embauché ! Mais aussi d'être viré...
fais attention tu pousses le bouchon un petit peu trop loin