Course rules and resolutions - Logistics and Supply Chain Management coursework programs
Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain 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 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, 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. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
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MALSCMGT-01 |
Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
GNLSCMGT-01 |
Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
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GCLSCMGT-01 |
Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(i)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 or higher qualification in any discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or
(ii)
an Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline, as defined by the Business School, with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or
(iii)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification in a non-cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and a minimum of three years relevant work experience; or
(iv)
completion of the qualifications and experience specified in (i), (ii) or (iii) with a minimum pass average (or equivalent) and performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and
(i)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School;
(i)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School; or
(ii)
equivalent professional work experience of no less than three years in a relevant field, as defined by the Business School;
(2)
In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management a candidate must complete 60 credit points, comprising:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management a candidate must complete 36 credit points, comprising:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management a candidate must complete 24 credit points of core units of study.
7 Recognition of prior learning
(1)
Waivers may be granted or the volume of learning may be reduced in recognition of prior learning.
(2)
Candidates for the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 30 credit points for relevant postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made.
(3)
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 18 credit points for relevant postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made.
(4)
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 12 credit points for relevant postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made.
(5)
Notwithstanding any reduction in the volume of learning granted on the basis of work completed or prior learning, in order to qualify for an award a student must complete at least 50 per cent of the requirements prescribed for the award course at the University of Sydney.
8 Course transfer
(1)
A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Business School, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
(2)
A candidate for the graduate certificate or graduate diploma may elect to upgrade to the master's degree with full recognition of prior learning upon completion of a minimum of 24 credit points and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School.
9 Transitional provisions
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2017 must complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2022. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.