308811 v.3 Master of Logistics
MLogst(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 072808G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Course Overview
Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This course is 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.
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 and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution provided the specific discipline of 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.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Intermediate Awards
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 awards approved for this course:
Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
This course consists of 12 units of study, each 25 credits, totalling 300 credits. Students will develop a deep 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.
Course 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
5. expertly use new and existing technologies relevant to logistics and supply chain management
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
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 2A | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 3A | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11756 | v.3 | Operations Management 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12217 | v.3 | Global Distribution and Transportation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310740 | v.1 | Purchasing and Procurement 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312348 | v.2 | Financial Accounting 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11741 | v.4 | Business Project Management 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11757 | v.3 | Logistics Analytics 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314324 | v.1 | Supply Chain Quality Management 628 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11458 | v.3 | Business Enterprise Systems 653 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 5275 | v.11 | Management and Organisational Behaviour 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 310964 | v.2 | Supply Chain Management Major | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311835 | v.2 | Strategic Procurement Major | 100.0 | ||
| 100.0 | |||||
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.curtin.edu.au.
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