Transport Management

Overview

Transport and fleet operations play a significant role for economic activity within Ireland and worldwide. Automobile and transport industries have undergone significant changes in recent years with many technical advances making both vehicles and transport operations more efficient. This course is designed to take account of these advances and it prepares graduates for employment within such a dynamic and exciting industry.

The part-time BSc (Honours) in Transport Management programme is designed for those who want to obtain an honours degree qualification while working in the Transport or related industry. The course is particularly suited for graduates of the Automotive Technology and Management (BSc Degree), who may wish to progress to Honours degree level, along with other students who have similar qualifications and/ or work experience. The course places significant emphasis on Transport and Fleet operations and has been designed in cooperation with the transport industry.

The programme provides students with knowledge of the motor, fleet, transport and logistics operations through a combination of lectures and directed learning along with group and individual project work. Work placement is also included as part of the programme. Employment opportunities include supervisory, management and technical positions within the transport, logistics and fleet industries.

Course Delivery

This course will be primarily delivered online, two evenings per week, across two academic years (some limited on-campus attendance for tutorials may also be required during the programme). 

Award

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Transport Management (60 ECTS, Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)

Please Note: As an alternative option students may select to undertake a stand-alone 20 Credit Special Purpose Award (SPA) qualification in one academic year, the modules from which form part of the overall Level 8 Honours Degree programme (i.e. Year One modules excluding the Work Placement).

What will I study?

Modules

Year 1 - Semester 1

• Fleet Operations
• Transport Telematics
• Work Placement*

Year 1 - Semester 2

• Transport Planning & Logistics
• Sustainable Transport

Year 2 - Semester 1

• International Trade
• Vehicle & Transport Safety
• Project – Stage 1

Year 2 - Semester 2

• Automotive Quality & Lean
• Automotive Marketing Practices
• Project – Stage 2

* Note: With prior agreement, it may be possible to accommodate the Work Placement during either semester One or Two.

Entry Requirements

Graduates who have achieved the required grade in the Automotive Technology and Management (BSc Degree) Level 7 degree programme (or similar qualification) are eligible for entry. Equivalent recognition may also be given to applicants on an individual case-by-case basis through the well-established Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) process in MTU.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€2,200 per annum