Logistics in Humanitarian Aid Projects

TPTM6390

Logistics in humanitarian aid projects has long been an overlooked factor in the efficient and effective delivery of help to victims of war, natural disasters and epidemics. With increased media coverage and the rise of the "CNN-factor" of humanitarian assistance to countries such as Sudan, Congo, Haiti, Afghanistan and Iraq, professional logistics and supply chain management for humanitarian aid missions has taken a place in the spotlight and is more and more recognised as one of the core components of all successful relief efforts. Unstable security environments, long and fragile supply lines, time constraints and access restrictions often add to the pressure on logistics managers to deliver aid where it is most needed. This unit offers an introduction into the complex and challenging world of logistics in humanitarian aid projects by case-studies of real emergencies, group exercises and discussion of mission parameters based on experience from the field.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: TPTM6390

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

Our courses that offer this unit of study

• Master of International Security
• Graduate Diploma in International Security
• Master of Logistics Management
• Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management
• Master of Commerce and Master of Logistics Management
• Master of International Business and Master of Commerce
• Master of International Business and Master of Logistics Management
• Master of Commerce
• Graduate Diploma in Commerce
• Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management
• Graduate Certificate in Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management