INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON, MALAYSIA

Abstract

The NUST Business School (NBS) Executive MBA program includes an essential component called the "International exchange program" (IEP) that provides valuable opportunities for EMBA students. As part of this programme, the EMBA 2K20 students were given the opportunity to be a part of the student exchange program and study modules at the University of Southampton, Malaysia, led by EMBA Program Head, Associate Profession Dr Fawad Khan. During the visit to the University of Southampton, the EMBA students attended lectures by esteemed faculty and had the opportunity to network with professionals and peers in an international context. Additionally, the students gained insights into the operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), which is one of the premier transshipment port in Malaysia. Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP) is the premier transshipment port in Malaysia, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and information technology systems integrating all port users. The port delivers reliable, efficient and advanced services to major shipping lines and box operators, providing shippers in Malaysia and abroad extensive connectivity to the global market. The integration of Pelepas Free Zone with the port terminal which allows seamless movement of cargoes is one of the added advantages to customers and business partners. PTP is a joint venture between MMC Corporation Berhad (70%), a utilities and infrastructure group and APM Terminals (30%), a leading global ports group with a global port network in 74 countries.