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Humanitarian Logistics - ZBUS8208

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

School: School of Business @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Course Outline: ZBUS8208 Course Outline

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

The basic supply chain management and logistical concepts will be studied within the context of the humanitarian and disaster relief environment. Various civilian and military applications are considered in a global context. All phases of the Disaster Management Cycle (DMC) will be covered. Different logistical strategies needs and techniques are required for each phase.

The aim of the course is to provide a solid theoretical base for logisticians working within the humanitarian environment. At the end of this course students will understand the different phases of the DMC and will be aware of the different logistical needs, flows and performance indicators associated with each phase. As this is a relatively new course emphasis is given to future avenues opening in humanitarian logistics such as professional collaborations, civil-military co-ordination and challenges.

Please Note:

The additional information below reflects the most recent offering and may be subject to change

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

Demonstrate your knowledge of the key logistical concepts across each DMC phase and interrelationships among them.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the key supply chain participants and the interrelationships among them
Demonstrate an understanding of and be proficient in the use of terminology in this field
Demonstrate your ability to apply, analyse and critique the developing methodology and theoretical aspects of this subject area.
You are expected to achieve these outcomes in accord

Delivery Mode

Distance

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