Course Title: International Logistics

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: International Logistics

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
OMGT2088	City Campus	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021
OMGT2088	City Campus	Postgraduate	630H Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009
OMGT2088	City Campus	Postgraduate	665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024
OMGT2255	Open Learning Australia	Non Award	620H Business IT and Logistics	Distance / Correspondence	OUAS2PG19
OMGT2272	RMIT University Vietnam	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Face-to-Face	Viet2 2016, Viet3 2017, Viet2 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet2 2021
OMGT2272	RMIT University Vietnam	Postgraduate	665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain	Face-to-Face	Viet1 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet2 2023, Viet1 2024
OMGT2310	RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Face-to-Face	Viet2 2019, Viet2 2020

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Internet	JulDec2018 (KP4), JulDec2018 (All)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Internet	JanJun2019 (KP2)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Internet	JulDec2019 (KP6)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Internet	JulDec2020 (KP4)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Internet	JanJun2021 (All)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	620H Business IT and Logistics	Internet	JulDec2021 (All)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain	Internet	JulDec2022 (KP4)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain	Internet	JanJun2023 (All)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain	Internet	JulDec2023 (KP6)
OMGT2289	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain	Internet	JulDec2024 (All)

Course Coordinator: Professor Vinh Thai

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5014

Course Coordinator Email: vinh.thai@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 80 Level 8

Course Coordinator Availability: Please check with Course Coordinator.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

The focus of this course is on the changing face of international logistics in the 21st century. The essentials of the course will encompass the several important elements of international logistics such as transport modes, nodes and hubs and corridors. It will also cover elements of the contemporary context of international logistics, including global trade production and distribution, global outsourcing and changing patterns of international trade, as well as developments in the technologies and competencies in transportation and logistics operations. Additionally, it will examine the prevailing international trade regulatory environment and its resultant impacts on global logistical systems, facilities and processes. Special focus will also be given to the challenges and opportunities in the emerging international logistics environment.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. Appraise and organize various integrated logistics services and operations within a global context using evidence-based research methodologies
2. Examine the key challenges and levels of risks involved in international logistics to ensure its appropriate operations within a global context
3. Collaborate and communicate with relevant stakeholders to design and devise appropriate logistics solutions in supporting international trade operations
4. Evaluate and develop optimal logistics operations in the international trade context
5. Apply international logistics knowledge, underpinned by research, in international trade operations

Overview of Learning Activities

This course is designed on the principles of in-depth knowledge provision through immersion teaching methodology. Hence series of short but intensive literature review and case-study analysis-based workshops will be conducted (face-to-face mode only). During these face-to face intensive discourses, you will have the opportunity to listen to lectures outlining key themes and take part in group discussion seminars. Efforts will be made to present an opportunity to listen to experts who will highlight on emerging trends in international logistics. You are encouraged to take part in every one of the seminars and workshops without fail in order to develop a sound grasp of the fundamentals of international logistics of the 21st century (face-to-face mode only).
Learning activities may include:

• Lectures introducing concepts, debates and frame works
• Structured seminars to discuss and debate the prevailing national, regional and global logistics issues (face-to-face mode only)
• Deconstruction of selected research work concerning the rapidly changing international logistics environment in different parts of the globe and an critical assessment of the discussions and conclusions forwarded
• Active engagement in individual / group discussions on prevailing international logistics issues concerning trade regulatory environment, intra & inter trade bloc logistical issues and international trade safety and security
• Making use of RMIT Online course resources available at Canvas pertaining to the dynamic regional and global logistics industry and contributing critically on set topics through discussion forum

The course will consist of a series of lectures in which students will take part in activities including exercises, case studies and group discussions. In addition students will undertake independent work involving library research, reading and analysis of articles and a range of written tasks.

Overview of Learning Resources

Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.

Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 

Overview of Assessment

The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:

Assessment Task 1: In class test - 20% CLO 1, 2

Assessment Task 2: In class test - 30% CLO 1, 2, 4

Assessment Task 3: Business Logistics Plan - 50% CLO 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 


Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.