Courses Handbook 2008

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 a career 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 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

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
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

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 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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