307974 v.1 Master of Commerce (Logistics and Electronic Business)
MComLogstElectrnBus(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 052816G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years
Introduction
This master by coursework is designed for logistics or electronic commerce professionals who wish to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of electronic business in logistics environments. The program combines theory, research and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporative objectives by the application of computing and communications-based technologies in electronic business environments.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Necessary entrance requirements into Stage two is a 65 per cent course average in the Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Electronic Business. No Information System/Information Technology industry experience is necessary.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students who have already completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Business may apply for recognition of prior learning for up to a total of 200 credits. Waiver from specific units may be approved but will require substitution in an approved unit by the Course Coordinator.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is two years 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
Postgraduate Diploma Logistics and Electronic Business
Course Organisation
This masters program consists of two stages. The first stage is the Postgraduate Diploma of Logistics and Electronic Business, and the second stage is the masters by coursework. The Master of Commerce (Logistics and Electronic Business) consists of units of study totalling 400 credits. Stage II incorporates advanced coursework in logistics and electronic business. Students may choose to undertake a research project or optional units.
Professional Recognition
With a prior computing related degree graduates may be able to apply and obtain membership of the Australian Computer Society and the British Computing Society. Students successfully completing the degree may also be able to apply for membership of the Hong Kong chapter of the Chartered Association of Logistics and Transport.
Career Opportunities
Students generally find employment in management roles in organisations involved in logistics and electronic business.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 11730 | v.4 | Advanced Systems Problem Solving 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11741 | v.3 | Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12216 | v.3 | Principles of Enterprise Logistics Management 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13013 | v.4 | Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 11745 | v.4 | Research Methods (Information Systems) 655 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12217 | v.3 | Global Distribution and Transportation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13037 | v.3 | Strategies for Website Management 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13038 | v.3 | Enterprise Network Security 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 12279 | v.3 | Materials Management in Enterprise Environments 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12280 | v.3 | Strategic Logistics Management 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 6427 | v.4 | Statistical Data Analysis 674 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11454 | v.4 | Enterprise Network Management 612 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11747 | v.3 | Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13199 | v.5 | Internet Enabling Technologies 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302120 | v.3 | Website Architecture 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307773 | v.2 | Data Mining and Advanced Database Management 601 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307786 | v.1 | Information Technology Research Project 697 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 307787 | v.1 | Information Technology Research Project 698 | 3.0 | 75.0 | |
| 307788 | v.1 | Information Technology Dissertation 699 | 3.0 | 100.0 | |
| # | Students may select a Dissertation/Project unit together with appropriate option units to the value of 100 credits | ||||
| * | Or any other CBS unit approved by the Postgraduate Coordinator | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B