Master of Management (Supply Chain and Logistics)

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Make a smart career move into supply chain and logistics. The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call, exposing the fragility and inefficiency of supply chain and logistical systems. Supply chain professionals have proven what influential roles they play in the survival and success of businesses. To gain a competitive edge, … For more content click the Read more button below. La Trobe's Master of Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) gives you the career-ready expertise to create and maintain supply chain and logistics efficiency. You'll also enhance your business and management skills through foundation subjects and industry-relevant elective options, including a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement elective in your second year. You'll gain a complete picture of the end-to-end supply chains that deliver the flow of goods and services from their point of origin to their final delivery to the consumer. Learn how visualisation and optimisation techniques enables supply chain leaders to mitigate risks and enhance their supply chain performance. Then graduate with the hands-on skills and experience to become a successful supply chain and logistics manager in the evolving global business economy. You'll learn:Supply chain and logistics principlesLearn about the fundamental logistics and supply chain management concepts in a range of business and project contexts.Data analytics and quantitative decision-makingLearn how to employ the analytical methods and visualisation and optimisation techniques to effectively analyse supply chain data, extract actionable knowledge and make decisions.Service operations managementAcquire a set of distinctive skills to effectively design and manage service operations and supply chains in a variety of service industry sectors.Emerging trends and innovationsExplore the latest technological advancements and emerging trends in logistics and supply chain management.

Make a smart career move into supply chain and logistics.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call, exposing the fragility and inefficiency of supply chain and logistical systems. Supply chain professionals have proven what influential roles they play in the survival and success of businesses. To gain a competitive edge, businesses are sure to invest into transforming their logistics and supply chain systems – opening up a range of career opportunities in different industries.

La Trobe's Master of Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) gives you the career-ready expertise to create and maintain supply chain and logistics efficiency. You'll also enhance your business and management skills through foundation subjects and industry-relevant elective options, including a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement elective in your second year.

You'll gain a complete picture of the end-to-end supply chains that deliver the flow of goods and services from their point of origin to their final delivery to the consumer. Learn how visualisation and optimisation techniques enables supply chain leaders to mitigate risks and enhance their supply chain performance. Then graduate with the hands-on skills and experience to become a successful supply chain and logistics manager in the evolving global business economy.

You'll learn:

Supply chain and logistics principles
- Learn about the fundamental logistics and supply chain management concepts in a range of business and project contexts.
Data analytics and quantitative decision-making
- Learn how to employ the analytical methods and visualisation and optimisation techniques to effectively analyse supply chain data, extract actionable knowledge and make decisions.
Service operations management
- Acquire a set of distinctive skills to effectively design and manage service operations and supply chains in a variety of service industry sectors.
Emerging trends and innovations
- Explore the latest technological advancements and emerging trends in logistics and supply chain management.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

Course coordinator

Junsong Bian

Location(s)

Vietnam (Hanoi University)

Course instance contact

Junsong Bian

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

International offshore

Completion requirements

The degree requires the completion of 16 subjects totalling 240 credit points (180 credit points of core and 60 credit points of elective subjects).
The duration of the course is 1.5 years of full-time study for cognate students and 2 years for non-cognate students.
The course can be commenced in semester 1, semester 2 or the summer semester.
Subjects denoted with an * are foundation subjects. If a student wishes to commence the course in the Summer semester, they must complete the full two years of the course with no Advanced Standing (credit) for the four foundation subjects.
LTU0AIM is a not-for-credit subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to enhance your knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Electives60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Develop advanced knowledge in supply chain logistics management principles through education and research which is innovative, responsible and engaged, and can be applied in a range of professional and scholarly contexts

Convey focused and sustained arguments supported by literature appropriate for both professional and academic contexts

Present complex ideas in a persuasive, authoritative and professional voice

Effectively formulate their own opinions and integrate the opinions of others into cogent arguments

Critically reflect upon and analyse complex disciplinary problems

Apply theoretical frameworks to interpret academic research in order to develop insights which are verifiable and scholarly

Use complex problem-solving techniques to critically review business problems from a range of stakeholder perspectives

Exercise effective teamwork skills to develop solutions to complex business problems

Gather, critically review and use information to meet outcomes and to generate new information

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Critically formulate a considered position, employing a range of frameworks, which addresses societal, economic, political, cultural or global concerns

Career outcomes

Management professionals with specialised skills in supply chain and logistics can find employment in a variety of industries, including logistics and transportation, government, service, production and manufacturing, and non-for-profit organisations. Possible roles could include:

Supply, demand and distribution planner
- Ensure businesses receive the materials and supplies they need. Plan, monitor and improve the performance of supply chains.
Transport, warehouse, logistics and supply chain manager
- Use your knowledge of supply chains to manage the storage, material handling, transportation and distribution of goods.
Procurement, supply chain and logistics analyst
- Employ your analytical skills and theoretical knowledge to analyse complex supply chain and logistics problems.
International trade import or export coordinator
- Help businesses and government bodies with the shipping and receiving of products.

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