308392 v.1 Master of Logistics and Strategic Procurement
MLogstStratProc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 052820M
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 careers in the area of logistics and strategic procurement. Areas of study include principles of logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management, logistics information systems, managing information systems projects and risk, purchasing and procurement, strategic procurement, strategic logistics management, and global business and logistics. This course will meet the needsof those professionals with technical and supervisor skills in logistics and strategic procurement.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree from a recognised institution in field other than logistics or strategic procurement with a course average of no less than 60 per cent, or equivalent and at least two years relevant industry experience, or a Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Strategic Procurement with a course average of no less than 70 per cent. In addition to the above requirements, if the degree was not completed in English, applicants must meet Curtin University English competency.
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 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 Diploma in Logistics and Strategic Procurement, Graduate Certificate 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 strategic procurement including global distribution and transportation, materials management, strategic procurement, purchasing and procurement and managing information systems projects and risks, research methods, and global business and the role of information technology in facilitating logistics and strategic procurement.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership in the Chartered Institution of Transport and membership in the Logistics Association of Australia (LAA).
Career Opportunities
Graduates generally find employment in management roles within private and public organisations, utilising logistics and strategic procurement.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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 | |
| 12279 | v.3 | Materials Management in Enterprise Environments 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12282 | v.3 | Logistics Information Systems 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 11741 | v.3 | Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11745 | v.4 | Research Methods (Information Systems) 655 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300445 | v.2 | Strategic Procurement 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300456 | v.2 | Purchasing and Procurement 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 12280 | v.3 | Strategic Logistics Management 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12283 | v.2 | Global Business and Logistics 675 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307779 | v.1 | # | Information Systems Research Project 691 | 3.0 | 50.0 |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 4475 | v.4 | Operations Research 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5721 | v.8 | Business Research Project 595 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5758 | v.6 | International Management 675 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6427 | v.4 | Statistical Data Analysis 674 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11730 | v.5 | Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11747 | v.3 | Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11756 | v.3 | Operations Management 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11757 | v.2 | Business Modelling 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12281 | v.3 | Location Modelling 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12284 | v.3 | Regional Study Tour 670 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13037 | v.3 | Strategies for Website Management 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302119 | v.4 | New Paradigms in e-Business 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | This unit may be replaced with two units from the optional list. | ||||
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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