Major: Transport Planning and Management Major Code: 082303
Degree Authorization Classification： Master of Engineering
First: Synopsis of subjects
Transport Planning and Management is the main subject of College of Transport and Communications of SMU. It was authorized to confer master degrees in 1981 and PHD degrees in 1998. The subject was listed as Key Discipline by the Ministry of Transport in 1996. At present, the subject is known in China for its leading research capability. Faculty of this major have successively undertaken more than 500 projects, including National Natural Science Foundation Projects, projects of provincial level and other application projects, some of which have achieved most advanced level in China.
Second: Educational objectives
Successful graduates need to possess a spirit of seeking truth from the facts, a determined pursuit of innovation and a scrupulous academic attitude. They are fostered as high-level talents specifying in transportation planning and management, equipped with a broad and sound understanding about basic theories and a thorough and systematic knowledge about the subject. They excel in logical thinking and show the capability of putting theory into practice and making innovation. A good command of one or more foreign language is required, including the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Third: Main research area
Name of Research Area | Main Research Topics | Graduate Tutors [The list needs updating] |
Study on Transportation Development Strategy and Planning | Study on the Strategy Theory and Method of Transportation Development Analysis on Economic Profits of Transportation Infrastructure Study on Basic Theories of Transport Engineering Transport System Simulation | SHI Xin, GE Ying-en, HAN Hao, LIU Wei, WANG Xuefeng, XU Zui, YIN Ming, GU Weihong, LIU Hong, SHA Mei, CHEN Jihong, QIN Tianbao, ZHENG Shiyuan, ZHANG Jieshu, YUAN Qun, ZHOU Zaiqing, ZHANG Yi, ZHOU Xin, ZHANG Huaxin, SUN Ming, YIN Chuanzhong, LIN Rongqin, WANG Likun, ZHANG Xin, GAO Jie, CHEN Yang, SUN Xiaolin, WANG Zheng, QIAN Hongbo, WENG Jinxian, LIN Wuguang, GENG Han, YU Yao, GAO Yunfeng, LUO Lihua, GAO Zhijun, TAO Xuezong, ZHANG Yongfeng, ZHOU Dequan, LIU Tao, WAN Zheng, ZHENG Jian, ZHANG Fangwei, ZHANG Qiang, LIU Ding, FU Shanshan, WANG Zhongyu, HUANG Daoguang, SUN Ling.
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Modern Logistics Management | Logistics System Design and Simulation Supply Chain Construction System Optimization Logistics System Management | |
Modern Management of International Shipping | Fleet Planning and Shipping Organization Optimization Intermodal Transport Organization and Management Container Intermodal Transport System Optimization | |
Modern Management of International Port | Port Planning Port Production Organization Optimization Optimal Allocation of Port Resource | |
Transportation System Planning and Design | Port Collection and Distribution Engineering Regional and Urban Comprehensive Transport Planning Transport Safety and Environment Transport Control and Information System Logistics Engineering and Transport Economics | HAN Hao, GE Ying-en, WANG Zheng, QIAN Hongbo, CHAO Lu, WENG Jinxian, GAO Yunfeng, LIN Wuguang, GENG Han |
Fourth: Requirements on school year and credits
3-year system, no longer than 5 years. Total credits: 33 credits, including no less than 27 credits for courses and 6 credits for compulsory part (academic activities, etc.). In principle, 1 credit indicates 16 class hours.
Fifth: Course design
Course Categories | Course Name | Hours | Credits | Semester | Responsible Institute | Teacher | Protocol Teacher |
Public Degree Courses (Required 8 credits) | Chinese Traditional Culture | 32 | 2 | first | College of Foreign Languages |
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Modern Chinese Culture | 32 | 2 | second | College of Foreign Languages |
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Chinese | 132 | 4 | first second | College of Foreign Languages |
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Degree Basic Courses (9 credits) | Operational Research | 48 | 3 | first | College of Arts and Science |
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Econometrics | 48 | 3 | first | School of Economics |
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Data Analysis | 48 | 3 | second | College of Arts and Science |
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Major Degree Courses (6 credits) | Transportation Network Analysis | 32 | 2 | second | College of Transport and Communications | GE Yingen |
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Game Theory | 32 | 2 | first | College of Transport and Communication | ZHENG Shiyuan |
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Traffic system Engineering | 32 | 2 | second | College of Transport and Communication | CHEN Shengdi |
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Shipping Management | 32 | 2 | second | College of Transport and Communication | ZHAO Gang |
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Major Optional Courses (4 credits) | Shipping Finance & Risk Management | 32 | 2 | second | College of Transport and Communication | Visiting Professor |
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Freight Demand Analysis | 32 | 2 | second | College of Transport and Communication | TAO Xuezong |
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Financial Shipping Derivatives | 32 | 2 | second | College of Transport and Communications | Visiting Professor |
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Shipping investment patterns and strategies | 32 | 2 | second | College of Transport and Communications | Visiting Professor |
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Research Methodology | 32 | 2 | Second | College of Transport and Communications | Visiting Professor |
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Other Compulsory Parts (6 credits) | Academic Activities and Seminars | 16 times | 2 |
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Scientific Morality and Construction of Academic Atmosphere |
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Literature Reading |
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Other Requirement | Any Master candidate can only apply to start his degree dissertation after he has 33 obtained credits and fulfilled all the other compulsory sections as required in the development program. | ||||||
Sixth: Research and Dissertation Requirements
Research: In prior to the final submission of dissertation, the academic points should achieve no less than 2. Accumulation of academic work are permitted, while 1 "E class" paper should be included at least.
Dissertation：The main purpose of dissertation work is to cultivate postgraduates the spirit of independent thinking, courage them to be innovated and improve their ability in scientific research or technical work, so that the postgraduates' comprehensive ability can be improved in the practical training of scientific research or engineering.
The dissertation should be creative, in which innovative opinions and scientific basis should be reflected. In the dissertation, theory and practice should be combined together to solve the problem, both qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis are required, and the it should be correct, logical, well demonstrated, smoothly written and formatted.
※ Matters not covered herein shall be subject to the "Postgraduate Handbook of Shanghai Maritime University" and "Supplementary Provisions on Postgraduate Education and Management" in the year when the postgraduate will obtain the degree.
Thesis proposal：Conducted at the end of 2nd semester or beginning of 3rd semester, organized by the academic discipline. See the documents for details.
Mid-term Assessment: Conducted at the end of 3rd semester, organized by the academic discipline. See the documents for details.
Rehearsal and Defense: Conducted at the end of 6th semester. See the documents for details.Seventh: Main bibliography and periodical catalog of literature reading for this course
Serial No | Name of Literature and Periodical | Author and Publishing Unit | Remarks |
1 | A Study on Transportation Engineering | SHEN Zhijun, China Communications Press |
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2 | International Container Transportation Practice | WU Yongfu, YANG Zhigang, China Communications Press |
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3 | International Container Transport Manual | LIU Dingming, China Communications Press |
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4 | Containerization Study | Containerization Magazine |
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5 | Shipping Management | Chief Editor: WU Changzhong, Dalian Maritime University Press |
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6 | Ship Management Practice | LEI Hai, Ocean Press |
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7 | Ship Transportation Management and Operation | XIE Xinlian, Dalian Maritim University Press |
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8 | Operation Research | QIAN Songdi, Tsinghua University Press |
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9 | Operations research ABC: achievements, beliefs and abilities | LI Zongyuan, Economic Management Press |
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10 | Managerial Operation Research | HAN Boshang, Higher Education Press |
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11 | Logistics Management (Donald J. Bowersox, USA) | Translated by LIN Guolong, China Machine Press |
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12 | Ronald H. Ballou Business Logistics Management | Prentice-Hall |
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13 | Transportation System Decision Making Methods and Their Application | SHI Xin, Lanzhou University Press |
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14 | Competition and Strategy | Michael E. Porter, Translated by CHEN Xiaoyun, Huaxia Press |
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15 | Enterprise Strategic Management | WANG Fanghua, LU Wei, Fudan Press |
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16 | Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering | Traffic and Transportation Engineering Journal Press |
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17 | Comprehensive Transportation | Comprehensive Transportation Journal Press |
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18 | Navigation of China | Navigation of China Journal Press |
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19 | Navigation Technology | Navigation Technology Journal Press |
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20 | China Shipping | China Shipping Journal Press |
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21 | Transportation Decision Making Supporting System | YANG Dongyuan, Tongji University Press |
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22 | The Analysis Methods of Road Transportation Engineering System | WANG Wei, Dongnan University Press |
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23 | City Road and Transportation Planning | XU Xunchu, China Architecture &Building Press |
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24 | Urban Traffic and Road System Planning | WEN Guowei, Tsinghua University Press |
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25 | China Journal of Highway and Transport | China Journal of Highway and Transport Journal Press |
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26 | China Civil Engineering Journal | China Civil Engineering Journal Press |
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27 | Journal of Transport Information and Safety | Journal of Transport Information and Safety Magazine Press |
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28 | Urban Planning Forum | Urban Planning Forum Magazine Press |
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29 | Systems Engineering Theory and Practice | Systems Engineering Society of China |
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30 | Journal of Systems Engineering | Systems Engineering Society of China |
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31 | Journal of System Simulation | System Simulation Society of China |
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32 | Urban Planning Overseas | Urban Planning Overseas Magazine |
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33 | Journal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development | Highway and Transportation Research and Development Journal Press |
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34 | Urban Planning | Urban Planning Magazine |
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35 | Port Engineering | Port Engineering Magazine |
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36 | Journal of Shanghai Maritime University | Shanghai Maritime University Journal Magazine |
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Introduction
| Literature Reading： According to its research area, postgraduates should read a certain amount of Chinese or Foreign language material and master research fronts of course development during their study, integrating with tutor’s scientific research and their own need of dissertation project selection. | ||
Eighth: Postgraduates’ practical ability development for this course
The development principle of the program is “to emphasize on both theoretic innovation and practical ability”. In view of the current development of science and technology and the country’s economic development demand, the program focuses on the overlapping and integration of different disciplines. Such teaching methods as laboratory simulation and case analysis are employed. Students are actively encouraged to engage in scientific research and technological service and are given careful instructions. Different measures are taken to construct a platform of practice for students to foster postgraduates’ innovation awareness and practical ability.