Business Logistics
PostgraduateTAS-JNB5222023
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Business Logistics
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the key concepts, practices and processes related to business logistics systems
- Discuss the strategic contribution of an integrated business logistics system to the creation of customer value
- Apply logistics related approaches, techniques and methods to improve business logistics performance
- Refer to Mylo for study topics
This subject provides you with a broad appreciation of the nature and importance of logistics activities and an understanding of the key concepts and tools used by logistics managers. It enables you to examine the key components of an integrated logistics system, such as inventory management and transport, whilst viewing the system holistically. Central to an integrated logistics system is the customer: by studying the trade-offs between customer service and costs in this subject, you will be able to contribute positively to the decision-making in the logistics management activities in any company.
- Assignment (25%)
- Final Exam (40%)
- Online Quiz (10%)
- Case Study (25%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-GSM-MAS-2023 - Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Elective
- TAS-BAM-MAS-2023 - Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management
- TAS-GLS-GCE-2023 - Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- TAS-GLS-GDI-2023 - Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- TAS-MMG-GDI-2023 - Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
PostgraduateTAS-GSM-MAS
Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management
PostgraduateTAS-BAM-MAS
Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
PostgraduateTAS-GLS-GCE
Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
PostgraduateTAS-GLS-GDI
Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management
PostgraduateTAS-MMG-GDI