Associate Degree in Logistics

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In this course you will develop independent and academic learning skills to facilitate ongoing professional development, including further study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Business

Careers

Graduates will be able to pursue careers in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) in any industry with LSCM functions, such as:

  • inventory
  • distribution
  • warehousing
  • purchasing
  • freight and transport
  • manufacturing and service operations

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

  1. Provide students with the principles and practices, knowledge and attributes of a Logistics professional required in the increasingly complex global business environment.
  2. Develop the knowledge and skills in the development and operation of integrated logistics, supply management, warehousing, inventory, transport and sustainable business relationships in an international business environment.
  3. To understand the impact of logistics functions and their integration with other business functions.
  4. To assess, monitor and maintain quality systems in logistic through the effective use of information technology, human resources and accounting processes.
  5. Enable students to research, critique and evaluate the implementation of cost effective solutions to assist enterprises enhance their competitive advantage.
  6. Develop independent and academic learning skills, thereby facilitating graduates ongoing professional development, including further study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Units and electives

Fourteen units of study delivered by the VE sector and eight units of study delivered by the HE sector with 192 credit points.

Diploma of Logistics Part 1:

Diploma of Logistics Part 2:

Associate Degree Part 1 (year 2):

Or

Associate Degree Part 2 (year 2):

An approved elective

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Admission Information

  • TAFE: There are two entry paths into the Associate Degree in Logistics: 1.Applicants must show successful completion of Certificate IV from VET sector. Applicants must also demonstrate through an interview, the learning and professional capabilities to complete the course. Selection will be through the Faculty processes. Students will undertake year 1 study with the Institute of Supply Chain Logistics (ISCL) to complete the Diploma of Logistics before they commence Year 2 of the Associate Degree in Logistics. 2. The Pathway entry to the Associate Degree in Logistics is from the Diploma of Logistics and will be open to graduates of the Diploma that have achieved acceptable grades. The Diploma can be studied at any member institute of the Supply Chain Learning Network.
  • Year 12: Entry into the Associate Degree will require successful completion of year 12 with a relevant ATAR score or its equivalent. Students will undertake year 1 study with the Institute of Supply Chain Logistics (ISCL) to complete the Diploma of Logistics before they commence Year 2 of the Associate Degree in Logistics in Higher Education sector.
  • International: In addition to satisfying the entry requirements for Australian resident students or demonstrating equivalence, overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language:International English Language Testing System - overall score of 6 and no individual band score less than 6.0 or equivalent.
  • Mature: Students with demonstrated work experience may undertake a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment prior to commencing the Associate Degree.

Special admission requirements

Students with demonstrated work experience may undertake a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment prior to commencing the Associate Degree. A maximum of 50% of the content i.e. the equivalent to 96 credit points may be granted as credit through RPL in accordance with the University Learning Pathways and Qualifications Linkages Pathway Policy (POA070214000)

How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Business.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

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Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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