Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

296522 v.2 Master of Commerce (Logistics Management)


MCom(Curtin)

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

Introduction

This course has been designed for professional logistic specialists who are interested in developing careers in logistics management and/or in logistics. Areas of study will relate to transportation, physical distribution, warehousing, material and inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, location modelling, retailing and information system linkages for government and private industries on a national and global basis.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree in business, commerce, economics or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent qualification, plus two years relevant work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

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

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

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

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12216 v.3   Principles of Enterprise Logistics Management 501 3.0 25.0
12217 v.3   Global Distribution and Transportation 501 3.0 25.0
12282 v.3   Logistics Information Systems 502 3.0 25.0
5721 v.8   Business Research Project 595 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12279 v.3   Materials Management in Enterprise Environments 502 3.0 25.0
12280 v.3   Strategic Logistics Management 502 3.0 25.0
12281 v.3   Location Modelling 502 3.0 25.0
5722 v.7   Business Research Project 596 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11756 v.3   Operations Management 502 3.0 25.0
12283 v.2   Global Business and Logistics 675 3.0 25.0
5298 v.8   Research Methodology 655 3.0 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11658 v.2   Business Dissertation (Information Systems) 693 3.0 50.0
11757 v.2   Business Modelling 560 3.0 25.0
12284 v.3   Regional Study Tour 670 7.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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