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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

308811 v.2 Master of Logistics

MLogst(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 072808G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

Designed for professional logistics specialists who are interested in significantly advancing their career in the area of logistics and supply chain management. Areas of study include: operations management, transportation and physical distribution, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, retailing, global business and logistics, and the role of information technology in facilitating supply chain management. The course will meet the needs of those professionals with technical and supervisory skills in logistics and supply chain management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution provided the specific discipline in the bachelor degree is different to that of the proposed professional master, or a bachelor degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, or honours degree, or graduate diploma (in business, economics or commerce), or significant professional 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 three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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.

Course Organisation

Consists of 12 units of study, each carrying 25 credits, totalling 300 credits. Students will develop a deeper understanding of enterprise logistics and supply chain management including: global distribution and transportation, materials management, strategic logistics and operations management, global business, and the role of information technology in facilitating logistics and supply chain management.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership to The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Association of Australia (LAA).

Career Opportunities

Students who have successfully completed this course generally find employment in management roles within private and public organisations, utilising logistics and supply chain management.

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
11741 v.4   Business Project Management 501 3.0 25.0
12279 v.4   Materials Management 502 3.0 25.0
310740 v.1   Purchasing and Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
312348 v.1   Accounting (Financial) 520 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11756 v.3   Operations Management 502 3.0 25.0
11757 v.2   Business Modelling 560 3.0 25.0
12217 v.3   Global Distribution and Transportation 501 3.0 25.0
12282 v.4   Supply Chain Information Systems 502 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310964 v.1   Supply Chain Management Major 100.0
  OR  
311835 v.1   Strategic Procurement Major 100.0
  OR  
310966 v.1   Information Technology Management Major 100.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2011 Singapore Campus Semester 1 Y        
2011 Singapore Campus Semester 2 Y        
2011 Singapore Campus Summer Semester 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.