308391 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Strategic Procurement
GradDipLogst&StratProc(Curtin)
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, and strategic procurement. The course will meet the needs of those professionals with technical and supervisory skills inlogistics and strategic procurement.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree from a recognised institution in field other than logistics with a course average of no less than 60 per cent, or equivalent and at least two years relevant industry experience, or a Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 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 one years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.
Course Organisation
Consists of 8 units of study, each carrying 25 credits, totalling 200 credits. It is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of enterprise logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management in an enterprise environment, strategic procurement, purchasing and procurement and managing information systems projects and risks along with one elective.
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
Students who have successfully completed this course generally find employment in management roles within private and public organisations, utilising logistics, distribution or transportation.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.
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 | |
| 300445 | v.2 | Strategic Procurement 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300456 | v.2 | Purchasing and Procurement 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 4475 | v.3 | 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 | |
| 11730 | v.4 | Advanced Systems Problem Solving 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11745 | v.4 | # | Research Methods (Information Systems) 655 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 11756 | v.3 | Operations Management 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 | |
| 12283 | v.2 | Global Business and Logistics 675 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13012 | v.3 | Collaborative Enterprise Technologies 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300962 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Students wishing to progress to the Master of Logistics and Strategic Procurement must complete 11745 Research Methods for Information Systems Professionals 655. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
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