After developing a solid grounding in business in your first year, customise your degree with a major in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
Examine all aspects and issues of logistics in a sustainable supply chain, specifically purchasing and procurement of materials, inventory flow and control, storage and material handling in warehousing, economics of mode of transport, and distribution and shipment.
This industry-focused major has professional recognition by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and and Transport (CILTA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Business with a major in Supply Chain and Logistics Management are eligible to apply for membership, however, it should be noted that it is not compulsory to join CILTA in order to work in the profession or associated fields.
For a major study students must complete 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) consisting of:
72 credit points (equivalent to 6 units) Major Studies
24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) Capstone Units
Please note: Students undertaking a second major are required to complete BPD2100 International Business Challenge instead of BPD3100 Applied Business Challenge.
A full course is made up of several smaller topics or subjects. These are referred to as 'units'.
Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units
'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.
Capstone Units
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Students undertaking this as a second major are required to complete BPD2100 International Business Challenge instead of BPD3100 Applied Business Challenge.
This unit set is studied as part of the following course(s):