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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

296522 v.3 Master of Commerce (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)

MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 052817F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for professional logistics and supply chain specialists who are interested in developing their careers. Areas of study relate to: logistics and supply chain knowledge systems nationally and globally It includes operations management, transportation, physical distribution, procurement, purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, retailing and electronic linkages with government and private industries, managing information systems projects and risks, research methods, location modelling along with business information technology management. The course will meet the needs of those with logistics, distribution or transportation management skills or students who have prior training in a relevant area.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Applicants with a recognised undergraduate degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related discipline may be eligible for a maximum of 100 credits RPL.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is only available full-time over four semesters.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management may apply for graduation in that award subject to the approvalof the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Intermediate Awards section under General Information.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain, Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
312406 v.1   Introduction to Research Methods 601 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
311768 v.2   Logistics and Supply Chain Dissertation 694 3.0 100.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10481 v.3   Business Ethics 567 3.0 25.0
11458 v.3   Business Enterprise Systems 653 3.0 25.0
11730 v.5   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601 3.0 25.0
11741 v.4   Business Project Management 501 3.0 25.0
11747 v.4   Information Systems Service Strategy 601 3.0 25.0
11757 v.3   Logistics Analytics 560 3.0 25.0
12279 v.4   Materials Management 502 3.0 25.0
12280 v.5   Strategic Supply Chain Management 602 3.0 25.0
12282 v.4   Supply Chain Information Systems 502 3.0 25.0
12283 v.3   Global Business Logistics 675 3.0 25.0
12474 v.4   International Marketing 580 3.0 25.0
301337 v.4   Finance Analysis 506 3.0 25.0
309859 v.1   Information Systems Implementation 552 3.0 25.0
310740 v.1   Purchasing and Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
311817 v.1   Applied Contract Law 513 3.0 25.0
314340 v.1   Strategic Procurement 602 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
6427 v.4   Statistical Data Analysis 674 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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