Study plan

The combined Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management requires the completion of 96 credit points.

The completion of the three core logistics management units, TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (foundation unit), TPTM6115 Organisational Logistics, and TPTM6170 Value Chain Management (capstone unit), is a requirement of the Master of Logistics Management component and the completion of the three core transport management units, TPTM6241 Transport Modes and Systems (foundation unit), TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics, and TPTM6450 Transport policy (capstone unit), is a requirement of the Master of Transport Management component.

The completion of a further ten electives is a requirement for the Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management. Electives are selected from a wide range of specialist logistics and transport management units of study.

Progression rules

Candidates complete their foundation core units (TPTM5001 and TPTM6241) in the first semester of enrolment. The core capstone units (TPTM6170 and TPTM6450) are completed in the final semester of enrolment. The core unit TPTM6495 is completed in the first semester of study as it is prerequisite for many electives. The final core unit, TPTM6115, and the elective units are completed in any order depending on prerequisite/corequisite requirements.

Graduate opportunities

Sydney Master of Logistics Management graduates can pursue rewarding careers in diverse fields such as director of distribution, export manager, operations manager, procurement manager, shipping coordinator and freight manager.

Sydney Master of Transport Management graduates can pursue careers in diverse fields such as managing a railway, carrying out traffic and revenue forecasts, undertaking transport planning, being a specialist urban planner focusing on travel demand management, undertaking travel market surveys, providing strategic policy advice to government ministers or CEOs of large private organisations.

Further study

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Master of Logistics Management and the Master of Transport Management degrees are entry pathways to our higher degree by research programs, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

The postgraduate research programs offered by the Business School attract a large number of domestic and international students each year. With more than 180 research students currently enrolled, we have one of the largest and most diverse higher degree by research programs in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more information about Sydney research at http://sydney.edu.au/business/research.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management will hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma/certificate from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average. Qualifications awarded outside Australia can also be used for admission but equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification. You can find a guideline of the most common international entry requirements at
http://sydney.edu.au/business/futurestudents/postgraduate_study/pg_coursework_studies

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Business School.

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Domestic students

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management.

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management.

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2013, tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. The University's Future Students' webpage has further information about these additional incidental fees for postgraduate coursework students and postgraduate research students.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.