Master of Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science |
Abbreviation: | MSc |
UOW Course Code: | 447 |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | UOW Dubai - PG Spring, PG Summer, PG Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | UOW Dubai |
Additional Information: |
Overview
This course is designed to provide professionals working in logistics and operations management, particularly in the manufacturing, transport, retail and service industries, with the skills to manage the flow of materials and information within and between organisations and their business environment. Students will learn how to implement a supply chain strategy within an organisation and develop skills in forecasting, production and service planning.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Science will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence and autonomy in applying and evaluating theory and practice in the field of management science.
- Critically assess and propose solutions to management science problems.
- Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to make and justify independent decisions in complex environments.
- Communicate effectively in cross-functional, cross-organisational and cross-cultural teams using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Conduct an independent research project on a management sciences topic, demonstrating professional judgement in explaining and communicating their research findings.
Course Structure
UOW Dubai - Master of Science (Logistics)
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| TBS 801/ ACCY801* | Accounting and Financial Management | 6 | |
| TBS 803/ MGNT803* | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 | |
| TBS 804/ MARK804* | Principles of Marketing Management | 6 | |
| TBS 808/ OPS 808* | Principles of Marketing Management | 6 | |
| TBS 908/ OPS 908 | Supply Chain Management | 6 | |
| TBS 935/ OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | |
| TBS 950/ OPS 950 | Quality in Management | 6 | |
| TBS 912/ OPS 912 | Quantitative Methods for Decision Making | 6 | |
| TBS 918/ OPS 918^ | Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6 | |
| TBS 928/ OPS 928^ | Logistics Systems | 6 | |
| TBS 933/ OPS 933 | Procurement and Inventory Management | 6 | |
| TBS 922/ OPS 922 | Management Project (Operations) | 6 | |
* If you are eligible for credit for prior learning from all four foundation subjects, you will be required to complete two elective subjects that will be chosen in consultation with the Faculty of Business.
^ TBS 908/ OPS 908 are prerequisites for these subjects.
Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior learning for all four foundation subjects*, you will be required to complete two elective subjects that will be chosen in consultation with the Faculty of Business.
Variation to Course Structure
There are no variations to course structure between the Master of Science at UOWD and UOW campuses.