Logistics

2 years/120 ECTS, Diploma

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Accredited Programme by The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.)
Government Grant up to €3.420 for each year of study (with income criteria)

Logistics involves the organisation, movement and storage of materials and the people associated with them. By extension, it is the science of order and the optimisation of all human efforts. From the classification of vegetables to steel production and exploration of space. It is the cornerstone of all modern economies, a set of tools, techniques and strategies that accompany goods and services from the start of the process to production, storage and dispatch, and distribution to final consumers.

Job Opportunities

Stock Controller
Warehouse Coordinator
Transport Coordinator
Production Coordinator
Fleet Management Coordinator
Purchasing Officer
Import – Export Officer

Programme’s Purpose, Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure



COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	P.P.W*	ECTS
STAT106	Introduction to Statistics	2	4
COMP111	Introduction to Computers for Logistics	2	4
FINA100	Introduction to Finance	3	6
LOGS109	Introduction to Transportation	3	6
LOGS100	Introduction to Logistics	3	6
MRKT110	Introduction to Marketing	2	4
	TOTAL	15	30



COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	P.P.W*	ECTS
LOGS105	Inventory and Logistics Operations	3	6
LOGS106	Warehousing	3	6
ACCT103	Principles of Managerial Accounting	2	4
LOGS107	Transportation Management	3	6
LOGS122	Customer Relationship Management (CRM)	2	4
LOGS108	Applications of Computers in Logistics	2	4
	TOTAL



COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	P.P.W*	ECTS
LOGS210	Supply Chain Management	3	6
LOGS212	Fleet Management	3	6
MGMT210	Principles of Management	3	6
LOGS207	Information Systems and Logistics	3	6
LOGS208	Purchasing and Procurement	3	6
	TOTAL	15	30



COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	P.P.W*	ECTS
LOGS204	Import/Export Management	2	4
HRMG202	Human Resource Management	2	4
LAWS208	Business Law and its Relevance in Logistics	2	4
LOGS211	International Logistics	2	4
LOGS205	Warehouse Management Systems Software	2	4
PRCT207	Practical Training Ι	10	10
	TOTAL	20	30

*P.P.W.: Period per week. Duration: 55 minutes

Programme Syllabi

Academic Staff

Coordinator of the Programme: Marina Konstantinou

Office: 5 Kallipolis Avenue, 1055 Nicosia

Tel.: 00357 22875737, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Employment Status: Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: Supply Chain and Logistics

Programmes of Study: Logistics

Short CV: Mr Konstantinos Chrysikopoulos has started as a Lecturer in KES College as of January 2021. He is a highly experienced Supply Chain executive with extensive exposure and expertise in the global market environments. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Statistics from the University of Piraeus, a certificate in Logistics from Imadel, Switzerland and is awarded with an APICS-CSCP certificate.

During his 30 years of career, he held many executive positions as Supply Chain and Logistics Director as well as General Manager in reputable national and multinational organizations in Greece and abroad, operating in different distribution channels and industries.

Konstantinos is a certified trainer in Cyprus and Greece and has trained various professionals in Supply Chain topics with more than 2000 seminar hours in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, UAE and Qatar.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Supply Chain and Operations Organization (KYFEAS), member of ELA (European Logistics Association) and a former member of the board of EEL (Hellenic Logistics Company).
Employment Status: Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: LOGISTICS

Programmes of Study: LOGISTICS

Short cv: Mr. Demetris Constantinou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2017. He holds a Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Higher Technological Institute and a BSc in Technology Management from the Oxford Brookes University. Moreover he holds an MBA from CIIM. His professional career began in 2004 after completing his studies. He started working for MPM Eurocars, as Purchasing Supervisor and Warehouse and Supply Chain Assistant. In 2006 he worked at ALCO Filters Ltd, as a Sales Supervisor for one year. He then worked until 2010 at the Cyprus Airways Department of Engineers and Warehouses at Larnaca Airport, as Warehouse and Supply Chain Manager. From 2010 - 2015 he worked for Etex Ltd, as a Group Sales Coordinator and Import and Export Supervisor. Since then, he has been working for a law firm in Cyprus as accounts manager in the compliance department. At the same time, since 2017 he has been lecturing and delivering seminars in the Supply Chain area. He teaches subjects of his specialty.
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: ACCOUNTING

Programmes of Study: LOGISTICS, HOTEL MANAGEMENT, CULINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES, PHARMACY ASSISTANT (TECHNICIAN)

Short cv: Mr Demetris Demetriou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2015. He is in possession of a Post Graduate Degree in Εducational Leadership and Politics from Cyprus Open University and a Degree (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from University of North Texas. He is an Accounting Lecturer in numerous educational institutions from 1992. Moreover he worked as an Auditor from 1988 to 1991 acquiring significant experience on issues related to his profession. He also participated in numerous seminars whereby, he had the opportunity to enrich his knowledge and improve his skills. He is accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority as an internal trainer.
Employment Status: Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: Supply Chain and Logistics

Programmes of Study: Logistics

Short CV: Mr Loizos Eracleous is a Lecturer at KES College as of 2021 in the subject area of Supply Chain & Logistics. He is a Senior Manager at iMinder Ltd in Supply Chain Advisory Services. He has more than 20 years of working experience in Logistics and Supply Chain from various industries in Cyprus. He was a Country Manager of Planning Cyprus Ltd (supply and logistics consulting firm) and worked as a Logistics Manager in a 3PL company for six years. He holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University. He has a lot of experience in the field of Master layouts design/ redesign of warehouse & distribution, Process Redesign, Cost reduction / cost optimization, Logistics networks optimization, Business Process Reengineering, Optimization of Warehouse Management Systems, Optimization of Fleet Management Systems, Design of training programs. He is a member of ETEK and KYFEAS (Cyprus Supply Chain and Operational Operations Agency).
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Programme Coordinator, Senior Lecturer

Specialization: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, LOGISTICS

Programmes of Study: CULINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS, MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES, CULINARY ARTS

Short cv: Ms Marina Konstantinou is a Coordinator of the Logistics, Business Management, Office Management and Secretarial Studies Programs of Studies and a Senior Lecturer at KES College since 2019. She holds an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University and a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Macedonia. She has successfully worked in the retail sector as a Purchasing Executive where she specialized in food and management of the supply chain. She also worked for seven years as a Purchasing Manager in the industry sector. She teaches subjects of her specialty.
Employment Status: Part Time

Position: Senior Lecturer

Specialization: Maths and Statistics

Programmes of Study: Logistics

Short CV: Dr Sophia Kyriakou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2020. She holds a PhD in Statistical Science (University College London), a MSc in Applied Statistics (University of Oxford), and a BSc in Mathematics (Aristotle University). Since 2014 she teaches Statistics to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also teaches Mathematics in secondary schools.

Publications:

Kyriakou, S., Kosmidis, I., & Sartori, N. (2019). Median bias reduction in random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression. Statistical methods in medical research, 28(6), 1622-1636.
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: MARKETING

Programmes of Study: HOTEL MANAGEMENT, TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT, CULINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, BEAUTY THERAPY AND BEAUTY THERAPY UNITS MANAGEMENT, MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES, LOGISTICS

Short cv: Mr Costas Yerokostas is a Lecturer at KES College from 2005 - May 2016 and October 2017 - present. He holds an MBA and a BSc in Marketing Management from the University of Florida Metropolitan. Between 2016 and 2017 he was employed as a Deputy Academic Director at a higher education institution. He also worked as the Head of the Marketing & Subscriptions Service Department at CreditInfo Cyprus from 2004 to 2008 and at Leptos Group of Companies as a Marketing Executive from 2000 to 2002.