BP255 - Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Plan: BP255OSCI - Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Campus: Shanghai Uni of Int Bus & Econ
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus(Log&SupChaMgt)
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
Owning school: Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (665H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/accounting-information-systems-and-supply-chain
Partnered offering / Corporate client: Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
ASCED code: 089901
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This program prepares you to solve business problems in the global marketplace and understand complexity in operations, logistics and supply chain industries. A broad-based curriculum in the program covers the design and management of supply chain practices such as inventory planning, procurement, production operations, transportation, distribution, warehousing, retail services, global logistics and supply chain technologies.
The types of learning experience in the program may include: lectures, tutorials, assignments, site-visits, industrial guest lectures, collaborative projects and activities. Assessment may include examinations, essays, reports, oral presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.
The final year of the program includes two capstone courses: OMGT2060 Strategic Supply Chain, and OMGT2231 Operations Management. This capstone experience will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on and consolidate your theoretical and practical learning in this program.
After successfully completing the program you will be eligible to work as a professional in a number of industrial sectors including: aviation, automobile, computing, manufacturing, mining, retailing, shipping, global, transport, distribution and warehousing. Job functions include procurement, inventory planning, operations management, operations research, and event organisations in both private and public sectors.
This program is available for on-campus study.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
As this is a full-time (3 year) program, the principal pathway into the program will be through the successful completion of high school studies.
Graduates of logistics and supply chain & other Diplomas from institutions such as the Singapore Logistics Association, Polytechnic Institutions in Singapore, and SIM's Diploma in Management Studies will be considered for admission with some exemptions.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Semester 1 2023 (September) was the final intake for the BP255OSCI Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).
- Successful completion of the RMIT Diploma of Commerce or equivalent, and
- Completion of the REW Higher Education Diploma English Program or an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher or both.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is accredited by the professional bodies listed in the table below. Specified credit/exemptions towards professional qualifications offered as part of the accreditation is subject to the applicant meeting set criteria defined by each professional body. Any application for credit/exemption should made directly to the professional body and is the graduate's responsibility.
The professional bodies may offer membership for students and/or graduates as a career enabler which could include opportunities for networking and access to discipline specific resources. Application for membership is the student/graduate's responsibility.
| Professional Body | Accreditation Description | Membership and Opportunities |
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport [CILT] [Australia] |
Not Applicable |
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport [CILT] [China] |
Not Applicable |
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Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply [CIPS] |
Not Applicable |
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The School of Business IT & Logistics has close links with industry, in particular companies that operate in transport and freight logistics and companies that specialise in purchasing, supply chain management, contract distribution, manufacturing and retailing. Many of these companies have supported research work of staff in the School and have been active sponsors of many of the School activities.
The School of Business IT & Logistics is a national partner of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA), the premium professional body that supply chain, logistics, operations and procurement executives in Australia subscribed to. SCLAA is a strong supporter of the Bachelor of Business (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) program.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, e-books, e-journals and databases. You may also access many of the extensive collections of electronic resources and services provided by the RMIT University Library in Melbourne. Contact Ask the Library for assistance and further information www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Study Support is available for online assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
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Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of
- disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad.
We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/aboriginal-and-torresstrait-islander-students.
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