The degree covers topics to develop your knowledge and interest in contemporary issues central to the logistics and supply chain management industry. Areas you will cover include procurement and global sourcing, warehousing, freight and distribution, business operations, supply chain analytics and the management of human and physical resources. This program is designed to suit students who already have significant working experience or for those who want to extend studies in business and related disciplines by choosing from a range of second majors and minors. Electives and program structure The program consists of 24 courses (each 12 credit points) and includes: 8 compulsory common business core courses 8 marketing discipline major courses 8 flexible courses. The 8 flexible courses may be selected from three options: a second business discipline major (8 courses) a compulsory business discipline minor (4 courses) plus second minor (any discipline) a compulsory business discipline minor (4 courses) plus 4 electives. Career Here are some fields of specialization to consider for your future career. E-commerce - working with technology, finance, supply chain, human resources and marketing teams to design an interface to enable ordering or sales. Lean-agile management, data analytics and operations management - allocating the right resources at the right time to the correct part of the supply chain. Agri/food supply chains - encompassing all aspects of growing an agricultural/food source and getting it ‘from paddock to plate’. Closed-loop supply chains - this is also known as reverse-flow logistics and covers activities such as product recalls, returns, repair, waste management at the end of a product’s life cycle, and recycling. Procurement - roles have been commonplace in large industries and government departments for some time, however, jobs in private industry are increasing, particularly as consumers factor ethical sourcing into their buying decisions. Transport/distribution and warehouse management - 3PL, 4PL, freight logistics, optimization of vehicle routing, warehouse management systems, last-mile delivery, city logistics, port management and international logistics. Pathway options You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) with credit when you successfully complete the following RMIT programs: Associate Degree in Business - you will receive 4 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 192 credit points) Advanced Diploma of Accounting - you will receive 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points) Advanced Diploma of International Business - you will receive 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points) Diploma of Commerce - you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Diploma of Information Technology - you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Diploma of Financial Services - you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete this program you may be eligible for entry into the following programs: Bachelor of Business (Honours) Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management