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The Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, shortly known as MLSCM, is divided into three major components such as Core Units of Study, Capstone Unit and Elective Units of Study. This program is offered by Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies. The faculties are drawn from across the globe to bring the supply chain management best practices to the students. The Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management is an intensive, full-time, 60-credit course program conducted for 1.5 years. There is a part-time, evening program mode is also available, but is more suitable for domestic students or those who are already working in Sydney. For international students, it is recommended to complete MLSCM in 1.5 years and quickly get back to work to better manage your finances. The program prerequisites are a bachelor’s degree and a valid GMAT score.
It is recommended to complete international certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) of APICS, USA or Procurement and Supply Certifications of CIPS, UK. Achieving one of these international credentials will help the students in two ways. One, a sound understanding in the fundamentals will help you to get the best out of this program. Second, the certifications will differentiate you from the rest of your cohort during campus recruitments.
CSCP, CPIM and CLTD of APICS, USA and Procurement and Supply Certifications of CIPS, UK are gold standards in Supply Chain Management
A Guide to Certified Supply Chain Professional
A Guide to Certified in Production and Inventory Management
A Guide to Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
A Guide to Procurement and Supply Certifications of CIPS, UK
MLSCM Core Units of Study: Foundations of Supply Chain Management, Quantitative Logistics and Transport, Supply Chain Planning and Design, Contemporary Procurement, Production and Operations Management, Global Freight Logistics Management
MLSCM Capstone Unit: Logistics and Supply Chain Project
MLSCM Elective Units of Study: Warehouse and Supply Chain Systems, Disaster Relief Operations, Applied GIS and Spatial Data Analytics, Maritime Management and Logistics, City and Port Logistics, Airline Strategy and Supply Chains, Airport Management, Cases in Global Transport and Logistics, Decision Making on Mega Projects.
On successful completion of the program, you may start your supply chain career in one of these companies in Sydney – DHL Supply Chain, Fujitsu, Sydney Trains, LISEC Australia, Nokia, Lion, KPMG, Unilever, Pernod Ricard Pacific, ANZ, Komatsu, Minova, Woolworths, Cardinal Health, Gartner, Australasian Supply Chain Institute, Teleflex, Vodafone, Ingredion, Aidacare, Henkel, Zip Water, Amgen etc. This is just a sample list of companies and there is a huge opportunity waiting for you.
Location: The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
Program Website: www.sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/pc/master-of-logistics-and-supply-chain-management.html