Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (240)
Qualification Type Masters Degree
Level 9
Credits 240
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Business and Management » Business and Management not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (240) is a Level 9 programme of 240 credits at levels 8 and 9 with at least 45 credits at level 9, completed by coursework, or a combination of coursework and either a project or research. It enables students who have completed a bachelor degree in an unrelated field to achieve a master's level qualification in the logistics and supply chain management area.
Graduate profile
* Apply advanced knowledge of broad conceptual and theoretical elements to improve functional areas of logistics and supply chain management
* Evaluate the impact of social, ethical, cultural and sustainability dimensions in logistics and supply chain contexts
* Lead and execute transformation strategies and decision making processes to solve complex logistics and supply chain problems
* Synthesise information from a range of contemporary sources to inform effective, efficient recommendations to improve business outcomes
* Pursue lifelong learning based on values and attitudes consistent with being responsible citizens and members of professional communities
*Think critically and conduct investigative applied research in a wide range of logistics and supply chain contexts
Education pathways
Further study in the field of logistics and supply chain management.
Employment pathways
Graduates may follow career pathways in New Zealand or overseas by becoming self-employed business practitioners or by gaining roles with a variety of industries and agencies operating in the domestic and/or international business environment such as:
* Planner or Analyst
* Buyer
* Inventory Specialist
* Materials Planner, Materials Analyst
* Transportation Coordinator, Traffic Analyst
* Production Coordinator, Scheduler, Operations Planner/AnalystTo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Graduates may follow career pathways in New Zealand or overseas by becoming self-employed business practitioners or by gaining roles with a variety of industries and agencies operating in the domestic and/or international business environment such as:
* Planner or Analyst
* Buyer
* Inventory Specialist
* Materials Planner, Materials Analyst
* Transportation Coordinator, Traffic Analyst
* Production Coordinator, Scheduler, Operations Planner/Analyst

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in their programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
* successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
* completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement)

* IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
* completion of accepted international English language proficiency tests (refer to NZQA English language entry requirements for international students) with scores equivalent to the IELTS scores above.
An international student must be in possession of an appropriate visa for the duration of their programme.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4116
Status Current
Created 2019-09-03 12:26:41.127
Last Reviewed 2020-03-03 15:37:29.0
Next Review 2027-12-20 00:00:00.0
Content
A total of 240 credits with:
* a minimum of 45 credits at level 9 selected according to the Master's Degree pathway chosen from those available in Table 3: Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Level 9 Pathways
* a maximum of 60 elective credits at Level 8
* the remainder of Level 8 credits chosen from Table 2: Schedule of Level 8 Courses including at least 60 credits from the Logistics and Supply Chain Management schedule of courses
* students who have not studied for some time, or who do not have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or whose entry qualification was completed outside New Zealand will be counselled to undertake the following four courses which will give the students the targeted research and study skill foundation required to complete the programme:
o PGSCR8.100 Scholarly Communication & Reflection
o PGISE8.200 Information Sourcing & Evaluation
o PGQM8.400 Quantitative Methods and Contemporary Tools
o MAPM8.700 The Contemporary Global Business Environment

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