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Master of Marketing (Logistics Management)

Course code: 1141 + Course abbreviation: MMktg(LogMgt) + Total credit points required: 72 + 3 semesters full-time, 6 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course provides an understanding of what it means to manage the business supply chain using the conceptual framework of integrated logistics management. It further aims to impart the skills, concepts and tools to manage logistics functional areas. The course has been designed to provide students with an intellectually demanding and advanced understanding of logistics management concepts and to allow them to integrate the work of their previous logistics studies through course work and a substantial company-focused project.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed:

a degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution and two years relevant full-time business experience, or
an Executive Certificate in Logistics Management with a credit average.

Advanced standing

Candidates may be eligible for advanced standing for a maximum of six units considered to be equivalent to particular requirements in the course of study. Advanced standing is restricted to study completed in the last five years. A substitute unit may be undertaken if a unit is considered similar in content, but not equivalent, in the course. The program coordinator assesses advanced standing.

Course structure

(a) Module 1 -- Students must complete four core units (24 points):

MKP9620 Fulfilment and order management
MKP9640 Managing supply chain inventory
MKX9160 Foundations of marketing
MKX9610 Distribution channels and logistics

(b) Module 2 -- Students must complete four core units (24 points):

MKX5123 Marketing innovation planning
MKX5741 Marketing data analysis
MKX5751 Delivering customer value
MKX9261 Integrated marketing communication

(i) Two core unit (12 points):

MKX5251 Case studies in strategy
MKX5611 Advanced supply chain management

(ii) Two units (12 points) as follows:

MKF5150 Major project (12 points), or
Two units (12 points) from graduate-level units taught by the Faculty of Business and Economics or other units approved by the course director.

Exit awards

Students exiting after completing the specific units in modules 1 and 2 are eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management.

Contact details

Course director

Mr Peter Dapiran

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