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Humanitarian Logistics - ZBUS8208

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

School: School of Business @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Course Outline: ZBUS8208 Course Outline

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

The specific concepts and techniques of humanitarian logistics are studied in this course. It addresses topics in humanitarian aid and the various phases of delivery; supply and sourcing; preparedness and prevention and reconstruction and development. The logistical requirements for each phase is studied in detail. Various civilian and military involvements are covered. Collaboration along the total supply chain from the unknowns of the disaster, whether from natural causes or man-made conflicts in fragile states, to the unknowns arising from donors’ contributions, and to the unknowns of the logistical infrastructures and support organisations along the total supply chain are studied.

Please Note:

The additional information below reflects the most recent offering and may be subject to change

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

Demonstrate your knowledge of the key logistical concepts across each DMC phase and interrelationships among them.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the key supply chain participants and the interrelationships among them
Demonstrate an understanding of and be proficient in the use of terminology in this field
Demonstrate your ability to apply, analyse and critique the developing methodology and theoretical aspects of this subject area.
You are expected to achieve these outcomes in accord

Delivery Mode

Distance

Topics