Supply Chain Management (2024)

Supply Chain Management gives you the skills to help companies become more efficient, competitive and responsive to customers' needs through agile supply chains, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and logistics processes. Learn how to take raw goods and turn them into products that reach customers at the right time.

Supply Chain Management is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus) and the Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Supply Chain Management may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Supply Chain Management as a single major for the BBus, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Supply Chain Management, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, SCMGT200, SCMGT202, SCMGT203, SCMGT303 and SCMGT304, 15 points from DIGIB303 or DIGIB304, and one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399.

To complete Supply Chain Management as part of a double major for the BBus or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Supply Chain Management, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, SCMGT200, SCMGT202, SCMGT203, SCMGT303, SCMGT304 and either DIGIB303 or DIGIB304.

To complete a minor in Supply Chain Management, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for Supply Chain Management, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete MGSYS101.

NOTES:

[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.


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  • Prescriptions for the GradCert(SCM) and GradDip(SCM)

    A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Supply Chain Management at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for these programmes.

  • Prescriptions for the MMgmt and MMS

    The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Master of Management (MMgmt). MMgmt students must complete SCMGT562, SCMGT563, SCMGT564 and SCMGT565.

    MMS students must complete MNMGT581 and one of SCMGT591, SCMGT592, SCMGT593, or SCMGT594. Students taking the 120 point MMS are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MMS are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.

  • Prescriptions for the MPhil

    The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

  • Prescriptions for the PhD

    The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

  • 100 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    DIGIB101The World of Digital Business15.024B (Hamilton) & 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the ever-evolving field of digital business.
    MGSYS101Digital Business and Supply Chain Management15.024A (Hamilton), 24A (Hamilton Waikato College), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton Waikato College), 24VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
    This paper explores the dual concepts of digital business and supply chain management. The interactive lectures help in developing critical thinking skills and highlight many topical case studies.
  • 200 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    SCMGT200Business Logistics15.024B (Hamilton) & 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    Logistics is critical to the success of organisations and their ability to deliver their products to the right place at the right time. This paper covers fundamental areas of logistics.
    SCMGT202Global Supply Chains15.024A (Hamilton) & 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    New Zealand's distance from its primary markets makes the study of global supply chains vital. This paper provides a thorough understanding of supply chain management in a globalised context.
    SCMGT203Operations Management15.024B (Hamilton) & 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    In today's competitive environment, customer satisfaction and profitability depend on operational excellence. This paper covers fundamental concepts, issues, practices and decision-making tools related to manufacturing and service processes.
  • 300 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    DIGIB303Managing Digital Business Transformation15.024A (Hamilton) & 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    This paper focuses on digital business transformation. It will help future managers deliver business value by being informed participants and leaders in digital business transformation.
    DIGIB304Digital Business Enterprise Implementation15.024B (Hamilton) & 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    The implementation of large-scale enterprise software systems is covered through lectures and hands-on practicals using SAP software. Software acquisition, project management and change management are presented.
    PRMGT302Project Management in Practice15.024A (Online), 24B (Online), 24C (Online) & 24VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam)
    This paper addresses advanced important practical project management issues relating to systems, processes and personnel with special attention given to success and failure examples through case studies.
    SCMGT303Supply Chain Design15.024A (Hamilton) & 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    Every company is part of a supply network for producing products and services that satisfy customer needs. This paper introduces critical concepts of supply chain management.
    SCMGT304Ports and Shipping15.024B (Hamilton) & 24VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
    Ports and shipping are critical to the movement of freight from/to New Zealand and globally. This paper covers fundamental concepts, issues and practices related to ports and shipping operations.
    WSOMM396Management Internship15.024A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga), 24C (Hamilton), 24C (Tauranga) & 24VB (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam)
    The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within an organisation.
    WSOMM399Report of an Investigation15.024A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in an area related to their management discipline of study.
  • 500 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    BUSAN543Applied Business Analytics30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Online)
    This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills, and apply these to various business contexts. By the end of this paper students will understand the role of analytics to solve real-world problems.
    SCMGT562Managing Transport and Storage15.024B (Hamilton)
    Logistics plays a key role in the success of many organisations and their ability to get their products to the right place at the right time and at an acceptable cost. This paper covers three areas of logistics operations (transport, storage and procurement) and takes a practical and integrated approach to this multi-dimensional fi...
    SCMGT563Managing Manufacturing and Service Operations15.024B (Hamilton)
    In today's competitive environment, customer satisfaction and profitability are heavily dependent on operational excellence. This paper provides a comprehensive framework for addressing operational issues and covers fundamental concepts, practices and decision-making tools related to both manufacturing and service operations.
    SCMGT564Value-added Supply Networks15.024A (Hamilton)
    Every company is part of a network that aims to produce products and services designed to satisfy customer needs. This paper expands on concepts of supply chain management with an emphasis on the purchasing, logistics and distribution functions.
    SCMGT565Managing Ports and Shipping Operations15.024B (Hamilton)
    Ports and shipping are essential to the movement of freight from/to New Zealand and globally. This paper covers critical concepts, issues and practices related to ports and shipping operations.
    SCMGT566Supply Chain Resilience30.024A (Hamilton)
    Supply chain resilience has become a prevelant topic in industry and policy-making circles. This paper examines the mechanisms mitigating the negative impact of disruptive events on supply chan operations.
    SCMGT567Supply Chain Management in a Global Context15.024A (Hamilton)
    New Zealand's distance from its primary markets makes the study of global supply chains vital. This paper provides a thorough understanding of supply chain management in a globalised context.
    SCMGT577E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains30.024B (Hamilton)
    Agility is at the cutting edge of contemporary supply network management and a leading strategy for competing in today's highly competitive marketplace. This paper explores agility and technology-enabled supply chains.
    SCMGT591Supply Chain Management Dissertation30.024X (Hamilton)
    A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
    SCMGT592Supply Chain Management Dissertation60.024X (Hamilton)
    A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
    SCMGT593Supply Chain Management Thesis90.024X (Hamilton)
    An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
    SCMGT594Supply Chain Management Thesis120.024X (Hamilton)
    An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  • 800 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    SCMGT800Supply Chain Management MPhil Thesis120.024X (Hamilton)
    No description available.
  • 900 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    SCMGT900Supply Chain Management PhD Thesis120.024I (Hamilton), 24J (Hamilton), 24K (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga)
    No description available.

2024 Catalogue of Papers information current as of : 12 March 2024 7:59pm

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