Master of Science (Logistics)

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Science (Logistics)
Abbreviation:	MSc (Logistics)
Home Faculty:	Graduate School of Business
Duration:	12 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	48
Delivery Mode:	Face-to-face
Starting Session(s):	Intake A, B, C, D at Sydney Business School Autumn, Spring, Summer at Wollongong campus
Location:	Wollongong, Sydney Business School
UOW Course Code:	574, SC574
CRICOS Code:	042635F

Overview

The Master of Science (Logistics) course is designed to provide managers and professionals with the knowledge and expertise in logistics, operations and supply chain management in order to pursue their careers within the manufacturing, transport, service and retail industry sectors. This course examines the chain of enterprises engaged in moving products, services or information from initial suppliers, through various stages of transformation to the ultimate client or customer. Students will learn how to implement a supply chain strategy within an organisation and develop skills in forecasting, production/service planning and scheduling in order to achieve operational excellence. An emphasis is given to information technology systems, analytical tools and computer programs as these are an integral part of top-performing supply chain organisations. Graduates appreciate that developing an understanding of client or customer buying behaviours is essential to designing efficient and effective logistics operations.

The Master of Science (Logistics) is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor degree, typically in (but not restricted to) the areas of Business, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics or Information Technology, with an average mark of at least 60% from a recognised institution. Applicants who have a Bachelor degree in any other discipline may also be admitted, provided they have completed relevant work experience within the industry, or a demonstrated understanding of the business environment.

Those applicants who do not meet the MSc entry requirements listed above, but have a combination of academic qualifications and/or relevant professional work experience, or do not meet the English language entry requirements by a marginal amount may be admitted into the pathway degree, Graduate Certificate in Commerce (GCC). Upon successful completion of the GCC with an average mark of at least 60%, candidates will be eligible for admission to the MSc.

Advanced Standing

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Logistics, students may apply to progress to the Master of Science (Logistics) and apply for credit for subjects completed under the graduate certificate.

Students are not eligible for credit towards the MSc degree for subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate in Commerce degree.

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete a total of eight (8) subjects (48 cps) according to the list below.

Course Program

Core Subjects	Credit Points
TBS 908	Supply Chain Management	6
TBS 912	Quantitative Methods for Decision Making	6
TBS 918	Strategic Supply Chain Management	6
TBS 928	Logistics Systems	6
TBS 933	Procurement Management	6
TBS 930	Operations Management#	6
TBS 935	Project Management in Supply Chain	6
TBS 950	Quality in Management*	6

# TBS 930 Operations Management has been approved to replace TBS 934 Logistics Information Systems from Intake C 2007.

*Students with non-business background will be required to complete TBS901 Accounting for Managers in lieu of TBS 950.

Credit Towards Other Courses

Upon successful completion of the MSc, students may apply to enrol in another of the School's Masters programs and apply for credit for previous postgraduate studies. Those graduates who meet the MBA entry requirements may apply to enrol in the MBA program, and will be required to complete a further six specified subjects as determined by the MBA Course Convenor.