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Course rules and resolutions - Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management

 

Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

FC069

Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(a)
an Australian Qualifications Framework  level 7 or higher qualification with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School;
(b)
satisfaction of the English language requirements; and
(c)
any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.
(2)
In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of Transport Management and Master of Logistics Management.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Logistics Management and Master of Transport Management program, candidates must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
(a)
66 credit points of core units of study; and
(b)
30 credit points of elective units of study.

6 Recognition of prior learning

(1)
Waivers may be granted or the volume of learning may be reduced in recognition of prior learning.
(2)
Candidates may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 48 credit points for relevant postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made.

7 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Master of Logistics Management or the Master of Transport Management in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2014.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2014 must complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2019. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.