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300465 v.2 Master of Strategic Procurement



Introduction
This course is designed to provide the theoretical foundations and techniques of management, law, logistics purchasing, contract administration, via a case study together with practical business applications. A range of issues are studied applicable to strategic procurement including - competitive conduct, strategy, logistics and management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A business or commerce degree from a recognised tertiary institution or extensive professional experience in the area of strategic procurement or contract management, OR a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Procurement.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is expected that most students complete over three years on a part-time basis.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of either the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Strategic Procurement may apply for graduation in those awards subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition referto the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to meet the requirements leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in the United Kingdom.

Career Opportunities
Graduates are expected to obtain employment in both the public and private sectors. Public sector employers are State and Federal government departments that are responsible for managing large procurement contracts and Local Government authorities. Private sector employers include large commercial organisations and mining companies.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1    
12280 v.2   Strategic Logistics Management 502 3.0 25.0
12282 v.2   Logistics Information Systems 502 3.0 25.0
300445 v.2   Strategic Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
5934 v.4   Legal Environment 560 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2    
12279 v.2   Materials Management 502 3.0 25.0
300455 v.2   Contract Administration 502 3.0 25.0
300456 v.2   Purchasing and Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
5254 v.6   Business Policy 650 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1    
      SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
5763 v.6   Marketing Channels 565 3.0 25.0
10895 v.2   Project Management 641 3.0 25.0
10898 v.2   Risk Management 641 3.0 25.0
10961 v.3   Law (Torts) 502 3.0 25.0
10962 v.3   Law (International Business) 533 3.0 25.0
11741 v.2   Project Management Systems 501 3.0 25.0
12032 v.3   Electronic Commerce (Internet Functions and Facilities) 501 4.0 25.0
12217 v.2   Distribution and Transportation 501 3.0 25.0
12470 v.2   Marketing to Organisations 503 3.0 25.0
13316 v.2   Law (Marketing) 545 3.0 25.0
300466 v.2   Law (Intellectual Property) 570 3.0 25.0
300468 v.2   Law (Trade Practices) 505 3.0 25.0
           
           

 

 

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