300465 v.4 Master of Strategic Procurement
MStratProc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 032996G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Introduction
Designed to provide the theoretical foundations and techniques of management, law, logistics purchasing, contract administration, via a case study together with practical business applications. A range of issues are studied that are applicable to strategic procurement including: competitive conduct, strategy, logistics and management.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, provided the specific discipline in 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 an honours degree, or a graduate diploma (in business, economics or commerce), or significant professional experience. Note that the student may be required to complete additional foundation units at the discretion of the appropriate academic program area head.
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. Some units are available in the evening.
Intermediate Awards 1
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 award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Strategic Procurement).
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to meet the requirements leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in the United Kingdom.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are expected to obtain employment in both the public and private sectors. Public sector employers include: State Supply Commission, Department of Contract and Management Services and local government authorities. Private sector employers include: large commercial organisations and mining companies.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| 10895 | v.3 | Project Management 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10962 | v.3 | Law (International Business) 533 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 5934 | v.4 | Legal Environment 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11662 | v.3 # | Business Dissertation (Management) 691 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12279 | v.3 | Materials Management in Enterprise Environments 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12280 | v.3 | Strategic Logistics Management 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12891 | v.2 | Business Research Methods 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310742 | v.1 | Strategic Procurement 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300455 | v.3 | Contract Administration 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310740 | v.1 | Purchasing and Procurement 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306821 | v.1 | Strategic Management (Alliances, Partnerships and Networks) 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 300.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10898 | v.3 | Risk Management 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12285 | v.4 | Global Business 650 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309857 | v.2 | Business Web Design 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4688 | v.5 | Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5248 | v.6 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5254 | v.6 | Business Policy 650 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5469 | v.8 | Law (Corporation) 564 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5758 | v.6 | International Management 675 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | If students choose to study the 25 credit dissertation unit they must choose two optional units |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | 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.
^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.
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