Welcome to the Department of Transport & Logistics Management

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Professor Amal S. Kumarage, Head, Department of Transport & Logistics Management.

Welcome to the web site of the Department of Transport & Logistics Management of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Moratuwa.The University is located just 20 km south of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. Colombo is located on the international trade routes and has a long history of being a transport and logistics hub in the South Asian region. Its port and airport are among the busiest in this region.

The department was set up in 2005 to offer an undergraduate degree program in Transport & Logistics Management. Our students are admitted on the performance of the competitive GCE (Advance Level) examination. Students who offer Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are admitted to the program which is presently ranked the 5 th highest in terms of demand by students in this stream of studies.

The BSc on Transport & Logistics Management is a four year honours degree program conducted in English. It has a broad based curriculum which caters to developing graduates in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes which are required for the modern work place. In this respect the knowledge base comprises of core subject areas of management and transport with competencies in analytical skills, presentation skills, leadership and decision making skills, given specific attention.

The program also includes a wide range of unconventional learning opportunities especially aimed at attitude development and team work. The final year of studies provides opportunities for students to specialize in areas of aviation, maritime, transport planning or supply chain management. The program also includes a six months supervised industry internship.

The department boasts of a young and dynamic staff team that is committed to developing and delivering a program to international standard. The curriculum is constantly reviewed by a panel of experts drawn from both the academia and industry. The program is supported by a vibrant Department- Industry Consultative Board which meets at least twice a year. In some sectors there are sector based committees as well.

The Department of TLM also pursues research and consulting in several areas in a bid to transfer knowledge and assist the industry in solving complex problems. It is also seeks international collaborative partners especially for developing its research profile and involvement in regional issues in the transport and logistics sector. The department co-organises the biennial International Conference on Logistics and Transport Systems and intends to offer regular short courses and training programs for the local and regional industry.