The Master of Logistics Management (Advanced) course provides a broad focus on logistics and is suitable for students with future employment or current professional experience in private enterprise, industry or government, involved in demand and production planning, the transport industry, retail companies, logistics service provider companies, port authorities, the safe and efficient distribution of goods, agribusiness, security and international humanitarian logistics. In choosing the Master of Logistics Management (Advanced) you will: Build up advanced skills in logistics management and supply chain management Diversify through extension electives in areas such as globalization, maritime policy and law, harbour operations and port/terminal management Consider key aspects such as legislation, taxation, insurance, risk management, safety and compliance Students undertaking the Master of Logistics Management (Advanced) also have the option of the following interim exit awards: Graduate Certificate of Logistics Management (50 credit points / 0.5 year full-time study or equivalent) Graduate Diploma of Logistics Management (100 credit points / 1 year full-time study or equivalent) Master of Logistics Management (150 credit points / 1.5 years full-time study or equivalent) Course objectives With global supply chains evolving and expanding constantly, the understanding of how to develop and implement sustainable, effective and efficient logistics strategies is a key prerequisite to the success of businesses in any area and any size. This program in logistics management is a comprehensive postgraduate course for people who wish to seek professional careers in the globally spanning domain of logistics management, logistics strategies and supply chain management. The program provides theoretical, practical and applied knowledge suitable for both higher-level professional and managerial roles. In the core and elective units of the program, students are exposed to lectures, seminars, workshops and group activities (presentations, discussions, group reports, etc). They also experience possibilities to carry out their own projects and research with a great deal of autonomy and in collaboration with industry. A valuable skill for graduates is their ability to plan and execute a project in an industry-specific area that incorporates research activities, creativity and problem-solving. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will be able to: Identify, critically evaluate, and coherently explain advanced logistics management concepts, practices and processes, including recent developments in the discipline Develop advanced integrated cognitive skills to collect, analyse, consolidate, interpret and manage data to address complex problems emerging in logistics management and strategy Professionally apply broad advanced logistics management knowledge, approaches, reasoning and analytical skills to make informed decisions in a real-world global setting Effectively communicate in written and oral form with colleagues within and outside the discipline field the complex logistics management ideas in a clear and coherent way Understand and evaluate contextual factors in logistics management with ethical, social, legal and environmental impact in a global setting Work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating ethical conduct, expert judgement, creativity, autonomy, and accountability to achieve strategic logistics management outcomes of high standard