Global Logistics
Overview
The Global Logistics specialisation focuses on operations and the logistics function in organisations that source, produce, distribute, and market nationally and internationally. Organisations need a globally focussed and up to date knowledge of the logistics task to maintain their competitive edge, exploit technological change, meet increased customer expectations, address sustainability issues, and be resilient when facing disruptions. This specialisation will provide students with a solid grounding in the concepts, techniques and principles that underpin global logistics management. Graduates build skills in the development of global distribution strategy, sourcing and supplier management, the management of disruption, aviation, maritime and city logistics, and analytical methods.
Requirements for a Global Logistics specialisation
To achieve a specialisation in Global Logistics within the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension), students must complete:
- 6 credit points of foundational units of study; and
- 24 credit points in Global Logistics specialisation area units of study comprising:
- 12 credit points of Global Logistics core units of study; and
- 12 credit points of Global Logistics selective units of study.
Students completing this specialisation to meet the requirements for the Master of Commerce or as their compulsory specialisation for the Master of Commerce (Extension) would complete a 6 credit point capstone unit from Capstone units of study for their degree in the same subject area as their specialisation.
Students completing this specialisation as their optional second specialisation for the Master of Commerce (Extension) are not required to complete the capstone unit of study for their secondary specialisation.
Further information
For further information regarding study in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Commerce coursework programs, please contact the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies.
