Course Title: Global Fashion Supply Chains
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Global Fashion Supply Chains
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OMGT2192 |
Brunswick Campus |
Postgraduate |
350H Fashion & Textiles |
Face-to-Face |
Summer2016, PGRDFlex16 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OMGT2192 |
Brunswick Campus |
Postgraduate |
350H Fashion & Textiles |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex17 (ZZZ1) |
OMGT2192 |
Brunswick Campus |
Postgraduate |
350H Fashion & Textiles |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex21 (ENM2) |
OMGT2192 |
Brunswick Campus |
Postgraduate |
350H Fashion & Textiles |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex24 (JANU), PGRDFlex24 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Saniyat Islam
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9455
Course Coordinator Email: saniyat.islam@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 511.03.004
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Assumed knowledge: Fashion product knowledge and fashion entrepreneurship.
Course Description
The course aims to develop knowledge of and skills in the operations of a global fashion supply chain. The format for the course delivery is via a global study in conjunction with industry partners. You will investigate production and supply configurations suitable for range of fashion products. In this course, you will develop strategies to create and manage various supply models. There will be a focus on entrepreneurial modes of practice and sustainable outcomes.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
As this is course is an option course, only Course Learning Outcomes apply.
Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to:
CLO 1: Apply analytical skills to conduct research to identify appropriate supply chain network configurations.
CLO 2: Interpret and evaluate the complex elements of supply network configurations and implement strategies to best manage an effective supply chain model within a defined operational environment.
CLO 3: Critically review local and or global supply chain elements to propose solutions that are socially, environmentally, economically sustainable and competitive.
CLO 4: Provide strategic leadership to effectively plan and manage the implementation of new production and supply network configurations for a variety of fashion products.
Overview of Learning Activities
This course consists of lectures and tutorials that will operate within specific fashion industry case scenarios that incorporate (virtual online) industry visits, field trips and industry supply chain analysis. As part of the course, you will be engaged in interactive class activities, group discussions and class presentations. Your learning will also be derived from your own industry research which will include contact with external organisations. Current reading and trend research will enable completion of set tasks.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
RMIT Library provides extensive resources for fashion and textiles students.
Search the library and consult the Fashion and Textiles subject guides for more information.
The library also provides guides on academic referencing and assistance is available via phone, chat and email.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes as demonstrated in a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment tasks are directly aligned with each Course Learning Outcome. They are as follows:
Assessment 1: Blog posts (30%)
CLO: 1
Assessment 2: Mapping a supply chain presentation (20%)
CLOs: 1, 2
Assessment 3: Supply chain report (50%)
CLOs: 3, 4
Formative and summative feedback will be given on all assessment tasks progressively throughout the semester.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.