Program

Logistics Management - 8564

Program Summary

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Contact: UNSW Canberra, Student Administrative Services

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Typical Duration: 1 Years  

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 6

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 48

Award(s):

Master of Logistics Management

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Program Description

The Master of Logistics Management is designed for logistics managers working in the private, public and Defence sectors who wish to gain a thorough understanding of logistics concepts and techniques. The program will enable students to learn advanced logistics planning strategies, to design and implement logistics life cycle management, inventory management, contingency forecasting, distribution, and reverse logistics. This program will also emphasize developing students' understanding of analytical tools and systems for logistics information flow management including big data analysis and business intelligence techniques.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

At the end of the program, students should have acquired all of the following learning outcomes:
  • An understanding of enquiry-based learning and demonstrate analytical skills as they relate to logistics;
  • Communicate effectively to a range of audiences in both written and oral forms and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and working effectively with others;
  • Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills in the discipline of logistics; and
  • Advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills in logistics management, and the ability to apply these in a range of contexts.

Program Structure

Students undertaking the Master of Logistics Management are required to take 8 coursework courses (48 UOC) from the courses set out below. Students must complete four compulsory core courses (24 UOC) and four elective courses (24 UOC). Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year.

Core Courses
OR
Electives

Students must select four elective courses from any of the courses listed below:

Academic Rules

1. Entry Requirements

1. Have met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours with a major a management or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; or

2. Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW with a major in a management discipline or a related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution; or

3. Have met the requirements of a three year Bachelor degree at pass level, which includes a major in a management discipline or a related discipline, from a recognised tertiary institution, and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience; or

4. Submit evidence of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or related work experience which is determined by the relevant Program Authority to be acceptable grounds for admission into the degree, such as:

i) Have met the requirements of an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree as pass level and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience in a management role; or

ii) Have met the requirements of a TAFE/VET Diploma and have completed at least five years relevant full-time work experience, including at least three years in a management role; or

iii) ADFA Officers with no undergraduate degree - 3 years experience at Lieutenant/Sub-Lieutenant/Flying Officer rank or 4 years experience at Captain/Lieutenant/Flight Lieutenant rank; or

iv) ADFA Non-Commissioned Officers with no undergraduate degree - 4 years experience at Chief Petty Officer / Warrant Officer Class 2 / Flight Sergeant rank

Relevant disciplines for these programs include:
  • Business
  • Management
  • Economics
  • Accounting
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Human Resource Management
  • Project Management
2. Enrolment and Progression

2.1 An application to enrol as a candidate for the degree shall be made via myUNSW Apply Online and lodged by the advertised closing date.

2.2 A candidate for the degree must undertake courses and pass assessment as prescribed by UNSW.

2.3 The program of study shall total a minimum of 48 units of credit.

2.4 The Academic Standing of a candidate shall be reviewed at the end of each session. Movement between levels of academic standing is based on progress, measured by cumulative number of failures.


Faculty Regulations for Postgraduate Study via Coursework

These regulations apply to all postgraduate degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules and Program Information. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters a postgraduate program in 2016. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.

Please refer to Faculty Regulations information


Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.

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