Description

The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies in the University of Sydney Business School is an Australian Key Centre of Excellence and a world class research institute with strong industry links and a key role in developing innovative ideas in transportation policy and professional practice. Our programs focus on policy, strategic planning and management; developing specialist skills in: applying concepts, techniques and principles that underlie transport management; understanding the relationships between government agencies and the private sector in the provision, financing, operation and maintenance of transport networks; using contemporary modelling techniques and data collection processes to solve problems in transport management, planning and analysis; and managing the impacts of future trends in transportation.

Please Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2012 should refer to the course structure, available major subject areas and resolutions in the handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.

Course requirements

To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Transport Management, students complete a total of six units of study (36 credit points), comprising:

• three core units of study (18 credit points)
• three elective units of study (18 credit points)

Core units of study

• TPTM6241 Transport Modes and Systems (foundation unit)
• TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics
• TPTM6450 Transport Policy (capstone unit)

Elective units of study

• TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• TPTM6115 Organisational Logistics
• TPTM6130 Transport and Logistics Strategy (formerly titled 'Transport and Logistics Management')
• TPTM6160 Aviation Management and Logistics
• TPTM6180 Geographical Information Systems
• TPTM6190 Logistics Systems
• TPTM6200 Maritime Logistics
• TPTM6210 Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop SCM
• TPTM6222 Railway Planning and Operations
• TPTM6224 Intelligent Transport and Logistic Systems
• TPTM6240 Public Transport Policy and Planning
• TPTM6290 Special Topic in Supply Chain Management - Green Logistics
• TPTM6350 Strategic Transport Modelling
• TPTM6360 Traffic Systems Management and Control
• TPTM6390 Logistics in Humanitarian Aid Projects
• TPTM6425 Collecting, Managing and Assessing Data (formerly titled 'Survey Design and Management')
• TPTM6440 International Freight Transportation
• TPTM6470 Sustainable Transport and Logistic Systems

Please Note: The information set out here is for students commencing their course in 2012. Continuing students should follow the degree structure outline in the Handbook for the year they commenced their course.

Progression guide

The following table illustrates an example program of study for a student enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Transport Management on a full-time basis completing three units of study per semester.

Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before enrolling. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their course in different sequences to that listed above (including studying in Summer or Winter School sessions). You are advised to plan your program based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your course.

Entry requirements

For entry into this course, students must have either met the entry requirements as for the Master's degree OR have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution (at standard acceptable to the Business School).

For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the webpage titled 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the 'Admissions' information on the University's website.

Minimum duration of course

Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS)

For further information on all courses offered by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies please visit the ITLS website.