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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

311835 v.2 Strategic Procurement Major


Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.


This major is specifically designed for professional logistics specialists who are interested in significantly advancing their career in the area of logistics and strategic procurement. Areas of study include: materials management, logistics information systems, managing information systems projects and risk, purchasing and procurement, strategic procurement, strategic logistics management, and law. This course will meet the needs of those professionals with technical and supervisory skills in logistics and strategic procurement.


Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), the Chartered Institution of Transport and the Logistics Association of Australia (LAA ).



Major/Stream Organisation

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply logistics and supply chain knowledge, principle and practices in a business of public sector environment to ensure effective and efficient operations of an organisation, fulfil a managerial role in logistics and supply chain management within organisations

2. apply logical and analytical methods to improve logistics and supply chain processes and activities, think creatively to generate innovative solutions to logistics and supply chain problems

3. use information expertly to manage and improve logistics and supply chain practices

4. communicate at an advanced level, using appropriate terminology, with individuals and groups in organisations and within supply chains

6. take responsibility for own learning and professional development to maximise career progression and advancement throughout the working life

7. identify, understand and deal effectively with international issues relevant to logistics and supply chain management

8. identify, understand and deal effectively with cultural issues relevant to supply chain management

9. work independently and demonstrate ethical and professional leadership in logistics and supply chain management areas


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
314340 v.1   Strategic Procurement 602 3.0 25.0
312349 v.2   Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 3.0 25.0
314329 v.1   Procurement and Contract Negotiation 618 3.0 25.0
314330 v.1   Strategic Procurement Project 630 3.0 25.0
  100.0




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