eBusiness and Supply Chain Information (MGMT90120)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The supply chain within an industry or company involves the configuration and operation of the fulfilment processes of orders placed within the operation(s). This subject will focus on the e-Business supply chains literature supported by practical case studies. The subject is focussed on the critical use of information to support network design and supply chain operations. It examines the theoretical and practical application of the strategic, organisational, and technological dimensions of e-Business, taking in the organisation’s business strategy, technical capability and human resource function in managing the supply chain, procurement, logistics, and distribution.

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of the subject, students should have:

  • The ability to analyse supply chain dynamics using a systems perspective
  • Be able to assess the potential impact of a range of technologies on business operations and relationships
  • The ability to determine the sources and drivers of supply chain costs
  • Determine the circumstances under which Push and/or Pull technologies can be deployed
  • Discriminate between various integration options when positioning an organisation in a supply chain: e.g. Vertical Integration, Outsourcing or Virtual Integration?
  • Assess the implications of global standards for technology adoption and application in a supply chain management

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
• Ethical behaviour in leadership and organisations
• Analysis and problem solving in relation to Supply Chain Management
• Capacity for intellectual curiosity, creativity and independent thought
• Communication of key ideas and theories within the discipline areas
• Capacity for effective teamwork and collaboration
• Information retrieval and application in relation to practical problems

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Entry into the Master of Supply Chain Management.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Assessment

Additional details

  • Take-home exam, due on the Tuesday after the delivery (20%)
  • 1,500 word assignment, due four weeks after the delivery (30%)
  • 3,000 word field project, due eight weeks after the delivery (50%).

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Dates & times

  • October
    Principal coordinatorKristijan Mirkovski
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours20 hours of seminars taught intensively over 5 days 2 x 3 hour group case analysis sessions (held on two evenings from 6-9pm during the intensive week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 October 2017 to 6 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 3 October 2017
    Census date20 October 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail17 November 2017
    Assessment period ends 8 December 2017

    October contact information

    Dr Kristijan Mirkovski

    Email: kristijan.mirkovski@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2024