Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (P7E)

In the evolving global business economy, businesses enhance and transform their logistics and supply chain systems to gain a competitive advantage.

With global supply chains constantly evolving and expanding, understanding how to develop and implement sustainable, effective, and efficient logistics and supply chain management strategies is key to the success of businesses in many industries. The Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for people who seek professional careers in logistics and supply chain management, which are in high demand globally across various industries.

This degree will prepare you with knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices in logistics and supply chain management to make informed decisions in a real-world global context. It also develops graduates’ skills in business analytics and optimisation to develop solutions for a range of complex issues faced by businesses and enhance their logistics and supply chain performance.

The two-year master’s course is a nested program that includes entry and exit awards for the Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management and the Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The pathway courses provide you with the flexibility and choice to match your employment prospects and career/learning progression with your personal goals and circumstances.

• An undergraduate degree from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institutions; or
• A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or
• A qualification of AQF Level 6 or equivalent and a minimum of three years managerial working experience.
• International students with English as a second language will need to have an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.

The duration of the program will depend on your background (see Course Structure tab). Holders of a cognate undergraduate degree or two year work experience are eligible for advanced standing (i.e. normally 1 semester of credit) and hence, a reduced duration (1.5 years).

A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management

Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

The maritime and logistics industries underpin international business and world trade. They are a key element in sustainable development, and are tightly interconnected with human society: physically, socially and economically.

As such, it is critical that they are managed by highly trained individuals and teams who can lead the development, implementation and control of sound contemporary management practices.

Our Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management courses prepare students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprises, industry organisations and governments. As a graduate of this program, you can be confident that the skills, knowledge and networks you’ve acquired through study will allow you to succeed in a diverse range of areas: commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, exporting and importing, logistics and supply chains, and other elements of international business.

Employment outlook for maritime professionals is growing, with skilled graduates in global demand.

• National Employment projections in Marine Transport professionals is expected to grow 14.9% between now and 2033.^
• More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia as part of the continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program over the coming decades.^^

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