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Master of Science (Logistics)

Course Description
This course provides senior managers with knowledge of logistics and operations management theory and practice. It is an extension of existing operations management teaching and research and has been specifically designed to provide an approved program of study for managers within the manufacturing, transport, service and retailing industries.

Through the Graduate School of Business and Professional Development, the Master of Science (Logistics) may be completed over 12 months of full-time study or 24 months of part-time study and is offered on a flexible, modular basis.

Through the Sydney Business School, the Master of Science (Logistics) program may be completed over 24 to 36 months of part-time study and is offered on a flexible, modular basis.

Candidates are required to complete 4 compulsory and 4 elective subjects (48 credit points) at 900 level according to the sequence of study listed below:

Compulsory subjects
TBS901 Accounting for Managers
TBS908 Supply Chain Management
TBS928 Transport Logistics Management
TBS930 Operations Management

Select 2 of the following subjects:

Electives A
TBS925 Inventory Management
TBS926 Manufacturing Management
TBS932 Service Operations Management
TBS933 Procurement Management

Plus 2 of the following subjects:

Electives B
BUSS907 Fundamentals of E-Business
BUSS926 Decision Support Systems
MGMT940 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MGMT941 Small Business Management
TBS902 Statistics for Decision Making
TBS906 Information Systems for Managers
TBS929 Management of Process Innovation
Or remaining subjects from Electives A or any other two 900-level subjects as approved.

The degree will be awarded at either Pass or Distinction level. For award at Distinction level, a student must satisfactorily pass all subjects at the first attempt and maintain a grade average across all subjects of 75% or higher.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a three year degree from a recognised tertiary institution. In special circumstances, applicants holding other qualifications and with a minimum of five years full-time, or ten years part- time relevant work experience may be granted admission to the program by the Program Co-ordinator.

In addition to completing the standard University application form, candidates are required to submit a certified copy of their academic transcript(s). Applicants must meet the University's English language requirements.

Articulation from the Master of Business Administration
Candidates who have successfully completed the Master of Business Administration, and who fully satisfy the entry criteria for the Master of Science (Logistics), may apply to enrol in the MSci program.

MBA candidates who progress to the MSci will be required to successfully complete a further six subjects at 900 level, according to the sequence of study listed below. (If students have completed any of the listed subjects as MBA electives then the Program Co-ordinator will advise on appropriate substitutes).

TBS930 Operations Management
TBS908 Supply Chain Management
TBS928 Transport Logistics Management
TBS913 Innovation Topics and Cases
Plus
Two of the following:
TBS925 Inventory Management
TBS933 Procurement Management
TBS926 Manufacturing Management
TBS932 Service Operations Management

Articulation into the Master of Business Administration
Candidates who have successfully completed the MSci may apply to enrol in the Master of Business Administration. Candidates will be required to complete seven subjects according to the enrolment pattern specified Please see the appropriate subject listing in the Master of Business Administration entry.