mgt5psc procurement and supply chain managemen

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MGT5PSC

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In Procurement and Supply Chain Management, you will be introduced to the theory and practice of supply chain management and its implications for strategic and operational business decisions. You will have the opportunity to use supply chain management concepts in a range of business and project contexts: supply chain strategies; procurement issues and supplier relationships; demand management and inventory control; information sharing and collaborative behaviour; integration and alignment; ethical sourcing and social/environmental sustainability. Working independently and working together with other students, both on-line and face-to-face, you will learn about supply chain management through solving business problems, and develop the ethical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills required to understand, analyse, and improve supply chain operations of businesses, and add sustainable value to any organisation.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSean (Sobhan) Asian

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsTBDRecommendedTBDTBD

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically analyse procurement and supply chain management issues

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)

02. Apply relevant theories and methods for managing supply chains

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)

03. Analyse and map procurement and supply chain processes of goods and services

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean (Sobhan) Asian

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Critical Review Paper (1000 words)2001, 02
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words)3001, 02
Individual Presentation (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)4001, 02, 03

Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean (Sobhan) Asian

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Critical Review Paper (1000 words)2001, 02
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words)3001, 02
Individual Presentation (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)4001, 02, 03

Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean (Sobhan) Asian

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Critical Review Paper (1000 words)2001, 02
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words)3001, 02
Individual Presentation (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)4001, 02, 03

Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean (Sobhan) Asian

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 08 and delivered via online.
"This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Critical Review Paper (1000 words)2001, 02
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words)3001, 02
Individual Presentation (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)4001, 02, 03

Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean (Sobhan) Asian

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Critical Review Paper (1000 words)2001, 02
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words)3001, 02
Individual Presentation (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)4001, 02, 03

Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean (Sobhan) Asian

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Individual Critical Review Paper (1000 words)2001, 02
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words)3001, 02
Individual Presentation (equivalent to 500 words)1001, 02, 03
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)4001, 02, 03