FOUNDATION OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MGT5PSC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to the theories and practices of logistics and supply chain management and their implications for strategic and operational business decisions. You will have the opportunity to use logistics and supply chain management concepts in a range of business contexts; basic concepts of logistics, transportation, automation, inventory management and delivery; introduction to supply chain management, procurement, supply chain configurations, and supply chain distribution network design. Working independently and working together with others, both online and face-to-face, you will learn about logistics and supply chain management through solving business problems, and develop the ethical, critical thinking, quantitative and interpersonal skills required to understand, analyse, and improve logistics and supply chain operations of businesses and add sustainable value to any organisation.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSobhan (Sean) Asian
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesWorkshop activities, experiential exercises, case study analysis.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSobhan (Sean) Asian
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Individual Critical Review (1000 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study. | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Analytical Report (2000 words) Individual written assignment. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSobhan (Sean) Asian
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Critical Review (1000 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study. | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Analytical Report (2000 words) Individual written assignment. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
City Campus, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSobhan (Sean) Asian
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Critical Review (1000 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study. | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Analytical Report (2000 words) Individual written assignment. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSobhan (Sean) Asian
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Critical Review (1000 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study. | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Analytical Report (2000 words) Individual written assignment. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSobhan (Sean) Asian
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Critical Review (1000 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study. | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Analytical Report (2000 words) Individual written assignment. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2021, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSobhan (Sean) Asian
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via online.
This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment
activities.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via online.
This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 36
One 2.00 days workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Critical Review (1000 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Case Study Analysis (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study. | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Individual Analytical Report (2000 words) Individual written assignment. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |