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Table 4

Summary of key themes and stakeholder insights

Theme	Subtheme	Key insights
Module Offerings and Contents	New module suggestions	Add modules such as “Supply Chain Finance and Accounting” to reflect the integration of logistics and financial decision-making
	Module renaming	Suggested renaming includes “Maritime Conventions Safety and Security” and updating “Issues in Logistics Management” to “Contemporary Topics in Logistics”
	Program title	Strong preference for renaming the degree to “Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management” for better alignment with other regional universities/schools
	Content relevance	Module content should be globally informed but also address local and regional needs
	Depth of learning	Emphasis on deeper coverage of technical topics to ensure industry readiness
Program Duration and Structure	Preferred duration	Diverging views as some support a one-year program for efficiency, while others favour a one-and-a-half-year duration to allow broader content and project exposure
	Internship integration	Internship placements are widely supported, ideally starting early for longer exposure and learning
	Value of placement	Internships viewed as beneficial for students for employability and the industry as a recruitment pipeline
Graduate Attributes and Skills	Core competencies	Graduates should combine conceptual knowledge with problem-solving and technical skills
	Communication skills	Strong communication skills are essential for cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement
	Global mindset	Ability to work across international contexts, adapting to legal and cultural differences, is highly valued
	Technical proficiency	Basic familiarity with logistics and supply chain tools is expected upon graduation

Theme	Subtheme	Key insights
Module Offerings and Contents	New module suggestions	Add modules such as “Supply Chain Finance and Accounting” to reflect the integration of logistics and financial decision-making
	Module renaming	Suggested renaming includes “Maritime Conventions Safety and Security” and updating “Issues in Logistics Management” to “Contemporary Topics in Logistics”
	Program title	Strong preference for renaming the degree to “Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management” for better alignment with other regional universities/schools
	Content relevance	Module content should be globally informed but also address local and regional needs
	Depth of learning	Emphasis on deeper coverage of technical topics to ensure industry readiness
Program Duration and Structure	Preferred duration	Diverging views as some support a one-year program for efficiency, while others favour a one-and-a-half-year duration to allow broader content and project exposure
	Internship integration	Internship placements are widely supported, ideally starting early for longer exposure and learning
	Value of placement	Internships viewed as beneficial for students for employability and the industry as a recruitment pipeline
Graduate Attributes and Skills	Core competencies	Graduates should combine conceptual knowledge with problem-solving and technical skills
	Communication skills	Strong communication skills are essential for cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement
	Global mindset	Ability to work across international contexts, adapting to legal and cultural differences, is highly valued
	Technical proficiency	Basic familiarity with logistics and supply chain tools is expected upon graduation