Logistics Management and Transport Management
This section outlines the combined Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management coursework program offered by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies in the by the University of Sydney Business School.
Course |
Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management |
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CRICOS code | 035128F |
Course abbreviation | MLogMan/MTM |
Credit points required for completion | 96 |
Duration (minimum) | 2 years full-time |
4 years part-time |
This program combines the Master of Logistics Management and the Master of Transport Management. Both degrees are studied concurrently and will be awarded after a minimum of two years of full-time study.
The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies in the University of Sydney Business School is an Australian Key Centre of Excellence and a world class research institute with strong industry links and a key role in developing innovative ideas in transportation policy and professional practice (sydney.edu.au/business/itls). Our programs focus on policy, strategic planning and management; developing specialist skills in: applying concepts, techniques and principles that underlie transport management; understanding the relationships between government agencies and the private sector in the provision, financing, operation and maintenance of transport networks; using contemporary modelling techniques and data collection processes to solve problems in transport management, planning and analysis; and managing the impacts of future trends in transportation.
Degree structure
To be awarded the Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management, students complete 16 units of study (96 credit points), comprising:
- three logistics management core units of study (18 credit points)
- three transport management core units of study (18 credit points)
- ten logistics management and transport management elective units of study (60 credit points).
Core units of study
(i) Logistics Management
- TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (foundation unit - must be completed in first semester of study)#
- TPTM6115 Organisational Logistics
- TPTM6170 Value Chain Management (capstone unit - must be completed in final semester of study).
# Students demonstrating extensive practical experience in the logistics industry may apply to substitute an alternative logistics management unit of study for TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Students should send their resume with a covering email outlining their experience to the Postgraduate Coordinator for Logistics Management, Dr Jyotirmoyee Bhattacharjya (jyotirmoyee.bhattacharjya@sydney.edu.au).
(ii) Transport Management
- TPTM6241 Transport Modes and Systems (foundation unit - must be completed in first semester of study)
- TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics
- TPTM6450 Transport Policy (capstone unit - must be completed in final semester of study).
Elective units of study
Students select their ten elective units of study from the logistics management and transport management elective options (60 credit points) as follows:
- TPTM6130 Transport and Logistics Strategy
- TPTM6160 Aviation Management and Logistics
- TPTM6180 Geographical Information Systems
- TPTM6190 Logistics Systems
- TPTM6200 Maritime Logistics
- TPTM6210 Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop SCM
- TPTM6222 Railway Planning and Operations
- TPTM6224 Intelligent Transport and Logistic Systems
- TPTM6240 Public Transport Policy and Planning
- TPTM6260 International Logistics
- TPTM6270 Innovations in Logistics and Supply Chains*
- TPTM6290 Special Topic in Supply Chain Management*
- TPTM6310 Project Management in Supply Chains
- TPTM6350 Strategic Transport Modelling
- TPTM6360 Traffic Systems Management and Control
- TPTM6380 Retail Logistics Management
- TPTM6390 Logistics in Humanitarian Aid Projects
- TPTM6400 Strategic and Operational Procurement
- TPTM6425 Collecting, Managing and Assessing Data*
- TPTM6440 International Freight Transportation
- TPTM6470 Sustainable Transport and Logistic Systems
- TPTM6300 Research Project I (departmental permission required)
- TPTM6330 Research Project II (departmental permission required)
- BUSS6500 Industry Placement (departmental permission required)
* These units are not offered in 2013.
Progression guide
The following table illustrates an example degree progression for a student enrolled in the Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study (24 credit points) per semester, completing in two years.
Year |
Semester |
Units of study |
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1 |
1 |
TPTM5001 |
TPTM6241 | TPTM6495 | elective |
2 |
TPTM6115 |
elective |
elective |
elective |
|
2 |
1 |
elective | elective | elective | elective |
2 |
elective | elective |
TPTM6450 |
TPTM6170 |
Please note: The information listed in this example is based on the unit of study offerings for 2013 and is intended as a guide only. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their course in different sequences to that which is listed (including enrolling in units in Summer or Winter School sessions when available). Students are advised to plan their course based upon their individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if they need any assistance in planning their progression in their degree.
Course rules and resolutions
Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
Code |
Course title |
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FC069 |
Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management |