308392 v.1 Master of Logistics and Strategic Procurement

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

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Strategic Procurement may, in exceptional circumstances, apply for graduation in that award subject to the approval of the Head of School. For further definition, refer to the Intermediate Awards section under General Information.

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 vital study materials.

Availability

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.