Unit details
MSC388 - Strategic Supply Chain Management*
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 ( B, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | C Parker |
| Prerequisite: | Any level 2 unit plus one of either MSC120 or SIT101 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: * To be recoded 'MIS313 Strategic Supply Chain Management' from Trimester 1 2013
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications | |
Content
The growing global economy has redefined the dynamics of competition for modern organisations, with product life-cycles shortening and worldwide commercial competition increasing. Successful Competition today depends on organisations adopting effective supply chain management (SCM) strategies such as global supply networks. This unit provides students with an understanding of how to develop world class supply chains and operations through effective logistics management and collaborative initiatives. It also covers future challenges and opportunities such as environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the supply chain.
Assessment
Assignment 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
