27G Master of Logistics Management (Advanced)

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Overview 2020

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 2 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Launceston: Semester 1, Semester 2
Distance Launceston: Semester 1, Semester 2, Spring school (November)

Full Fee Paying places available

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students

The Master of Logistics Management (Advanced) course provides a comprehensive postgraduate course for people who wish to seek professional careers in the globally spanning domain of logistics management, logistics strategies and supply chain management. In this program, students acquire specific knowledge and skills to manage and coordinate logistics operations, as well as to formulate, design and implement logistics strategies and systems in a diverse range of industries such as manufacturing, retail, agribusiness, etc. Students will obtain knowledge and skills to develop solutions for a range of complex issues faced by organisations engaged in both domestic and international logistics business activities.

The core units of the program are in business logistics, supply chain management, strategic procurement, business analytics, warehousing. Core knowledge is enhanced by degree electives such as eLogistics, eCommerce logistics management, and project management. Students may opt to gain a better understanding of the maritime industry as a major element of global supply chains, with units such as port management, commercial shipping management. Graduates are also able to enhance their managerial skills through units in human resource management, strategic management, lean thinking, and leadership. These sets of skills enrich managerial skills and analytical abilities to assist career progression to more senior roles.

Students undertaking the the Master of Logistics Management (Advanced) also have the option of the following interim exit awards:

Graduate Certificate of Logistics Management (50 credit points / 0.5 year full-time study or equivalent)
Graduate Diploma of Logistics Management (100 credit points / 1 year full-time study or equivalent)
Master of Logistics Management (150 credit points / 1.5 years full-time study or equivalent)

Course objectives

With global supply chains evolving and expanding constantly, the understanding of how to develop and implement sustainable, effective and efficient logistics strategies is a key prerequisite to the success of businesses in any area and any size.

This program in logistics management is a comprehensive postgraduate course for people who wish to seek professional careers in the globally spanning domain of logistics management, logistics strategies and supply chain management.

The program provides theoretical, practical and applied knowledge suitable for both higher-level professional and managerial roles. In the core and elective units of the program, students are exposed to lectures, seminars, workshops and group activities (presentations, discussions, group reports, etc). They also experience possibilities to carry out their own projects and research with a great deal of autonomy and in collaboration with industry. A valuable skill for graduates is their ability to plan and execute a project in an industry-specific area that incorporates research activities, creativity and problem-solving.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Identify, critically evaluate, and coherently explain advanced logistics management concepts, practices and processes, including recent developments in the discipline
Develop advanced integrated cognitive skills to collect, analyse, consolidate, interpret and manage data to address complex problems emerging in logistics management and strategy
Professionally apply broad advanced logistics management knowledge, approaches, reasoning and analytical skills to make informed decisions in a real-world global setting
Effectively communicate in written and oral form with colleagues within and outside the discipline field the complex logistics management ideas in a clear and coherent way
Understand and evaluate contextual factors in logistics management with ethical, social, legal and environmental impact in a global setting
Work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating ethical conduct, expert judgement, creativity, autonomy, and accountability to achieve strategic logistics management outcomes of high standard

Career outcomes

This course provides a broad focus on logistics and is suitable for students with future employment or current professional experience in private enterprise, industry or government, involved in demand and production planning, the transport industry, retail companies, logistics service provider companies, port authorities, the safe and efficient distribution of goods, agribusiness, security and international humanitarian logistics.

Course structure

Overview

Students undertaking the Master of Logistics Management (Advanced) complete units totalling 200 credit points.

Students have the option to pursue either a full coursework option or a dissertation option.

Coursework option:

75 credit points: Core units
75 credit points: Degree electives
50 credit points: Extension electives

Dissertation option:

75 credit points: Core units
75 credit points: Degree electives
50 credit points: Dissertation of 37.5 credit points plus JNB508 Research Methods

Students wanting to undertake the Dissertation option need to meet with the Course Co-ordinator prior to enrolment to discuss a suitable research topic and for the appointment of a research supervisor.

Core units

JNB522

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	5 Week Session Feb A
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	5 Week Session Feb A

Master of Logistics Management (Advanced) (27G)

Overview 2020

Entry Requirements

Duration

Duration

Location

Career outcomes

Course structure

Overview

Students wanting to undertake the Dissertation option need to meet with the Course Co-ordinator prior to enrolment to discuss a suitable research topic and for the appointment of a research supervisor.

Business Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Business Analytics and Operations Research

Strategic Procurement Management

Warehousing and Inventory Management

Industry Research Project

ICT Professional Practices and Project Management

eLogistics

Value Chain Innovation

Research Methods

International Trade

International Human Resource Management

Transformational Leadership

Port Management and Strategy

Management

Strategic Management

Commercial Ship Management

Risk Modelling and Optimisation

eCommerce Logistics Management

Leading value stream transformation and change

Lean Thinking and Practice

Finance for Decision-Making

Maritime Law

Maritime Economics for Managers

International Maritime Policy

Marine Superintendency

Marine Surveying and Inspection

Harbour Operations and Services

Research Methods

Dissertation Part 1/3

Dissertation Part 2/3

Dissertation Part 3/3

Business Logistics

Supply Chain Management

ICT Professional Practices and Project Management

eLogistics

Value Chain Innovation

Business Analytics and Operations Research

Strategic Procurement Management

Warehousing and Inventory Management

eCommerce Logistics Management

Research Methods

International Trade

International Human Resource Management

Transformational Leadership

Port Management and Strategy

Strategic Management

Maritime Law

Maritime Economics for Managers

International Maritime Policy

Risk Modelling and Optimisation

Commercial Ship Management

Industry Research Project

Introduction to the Maritime Industry

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Procurement Management

Warehousing and Inventory Management

ICT Professional Practices and Project Management

eLogistics

Value Chain Innovation

Business Analytics and Operations Research

eCommerce Logistics Management

Research Methods

International Trade

International Human Resource Management

Transformational Leadership

Port Management and Strategy

Strategic Management

Maritime Law

Maritime Economics for Managers