Postgraduate

Master of Science (Logistics)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Science (Logistics)

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:

UOW Dubai

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: 

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate competence and autonomy in applying and evaluating theory and practice in the field of management science.
2 Critically assess and propose solutions to management science problems.
3 Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to make and justify independent decisions in complex environments.
4 Communicate effectively in cross-functional, cross-organisational and cross-cultural teams using appropriate tools and techniques.
5 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
ACCY801* Accounting and Financial Management 6
MGNT803* Organisational Behaviour and Management 6
MARK804* Principles of Marketing Management 6
OPS 808* Principles of Marketing Management 6
OPS 908 Supply Chain Management 6
OPS 935 Project Management 6
OPS 950 Quality in Management 6
OPS 912 Quantitative Methods for Decision Making 6
OPS 918^ Strategic Supply Chain Management 6
OPS 928^ Logistics Systems 6
OPS 933 Procurement and Inventory Management 6
OPS 922 Management Project (Operations) 6

^ 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  

The UOW campus course structure differs in 2019, see handbook page.

Last reviewed: 26 November, 2019