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Course Information

Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code I78

Supply chain and logistics managers play a vital role in contemporary service and manufacturing industries because of the volatile demands of customers and end users. Increasingly, in a global context, competitive advantage can be found in the supply chain rather than the organisation itself. This unique course is designed to advance careers in logistics, transportation, distribution, operations and production management, while providing an option to specialise in either information systems or cyber security for supply chain and logistics management. Both of these specialty streams are at the cutting edge of developments in the sector today. The course will sharpen commercial awareness in supply chain and logistics management and develop competencies for analysis, effective decision making, communication and ethical practice.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of supply chain and logistics management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and method.
  2. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills .
  4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Kar Yin LEUNG

Course Structure

Students are required to complete: 9 core units (180 credit points) 3 units in Cyber Security stream or Information Systems stream (60 credit points)

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5010Managing People and Organisations20
FBL5020Marketing Leadership20
MAN6920Supply Chain Management20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5030Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business20
MAN6927Supply Chain Analytics20
MAN6333Global Logistics20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6935IT Value Realisation20

Plus 2 x Units from either the Information Systems or Cyber Security stream

Information Systems units

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN5902 ^Business Systems Analysis20
MAN6910Business Process Management20
Cyber Security units
CSI6199 ^Cyber Security20
CSI6201 ^Networking Technologies20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6925Project Management20
MAN6310Capstone Integration Project20

Plus 1 x Unit from either the Information Systems or Cyber Security Stream

Information Systems unit

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN5901 ^Information Systems Challenges in Management20
Cyber Security unit
CSI6202 ^Network Security20

^ Core Option

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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Course Information

Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Effective from 01-JUL-2021 : Code I78

Supply chain and logistics managers play a vital role in contemporary service and manufacturing industries because of the volatile demands of customers and end users. Increasingly, in a global context, competitive advantage can be found in the supply chain rather than the organisation itself. This unique course is designed to advance careers in logistics, transportation, distribution, operations and production management, while providing an option to specialise in either information systems or cyber security for supply chain and logistics management. Both of these specialty streams are at the cutting edge of developments in the sector today. The course will sharpen commercial awareness in supply chain and logistics management and develop competencies for analysis, effective decision making, communication and ethical practice.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of supply chain and logistics management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and method.
  2. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills .
  4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Supply Chain and Logistics or in Operations Management may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Kar Yin LEUNG

Course Structure

Students are required to complete: 9 core units (180 credit points) 3 units in Cyber Security stream or Information Systems stream (60 credit points)

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5010Managing People and Organisations20
FBL5020Marketing Leadership20
MAN6920Supply Chain Management20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5030Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business20
MAN6927Supply Chain Analytics20
MAN6333Global Logistics20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6935IT Value Realisation20

Plus 2 x Units from either the Information Systems or Cyber Security stream

Information Systems units

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN5902 ^Business Systems Analysis20
MAN6910Business Process Management20
Cyber Security units
CSI6199 ^Cyber Security20
CSI6201 ^Networking Technologies20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6925Project Management20
MAN6310Capstone Integration Project20

Plus 1 x Unit from either the Information Systems or Cyber Security Stream

Information Systems unit

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN5901 ^Information Systems Challenges in Management20
Cyber Security unit
CSI6202 ^Network Security20

^ Core Option

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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