Bachelor of Business with a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

1. Management - Master the art of solving logistical problems with smart management systems that drive results.
2. Procurement - Learn how to make key purchasing decisions and build strong, lasting supplier relationships.
3. Global Logistics - Get hands-on knowledge of how logistics and supply chains operate on a global scale, and how to boost profits while staying sustainable.
4. Operations Management - Understand the ins and outs of managing operations across every level of the supply chain, from start to finish.
5. Understanding Risk - Develop strategies to identify, manage, and minimize risk, ensuring smooth operations no matter what challenges arise.

Logistics and supply chain management is one of the most sought-after skills in today’s global economy. Whether you’re eyeing a position at a massive multinational or a local startup, your expertise will make you indispensable.

This course is designed to teach you how to manage the movement of goods and resources, develop strong project management and negotiation skills, and master the strategies behind product handling, storage, and distribution.

With industry-driven projects, expert insights, and hands-on learning, you’ll graduate with the confidence and practical knowledge needed to hit the ground running in the workforce. Plus, the industry consulting project with real clients like Acrodyne, Build Pass, and Inception Point will give you real-world experience that employers love.

Recommended study pattern

A total of 24 units are taken to complete the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, including seven business fundamental units, the choice of one of two core business practice units, eight Logistics and Supply Chain Management major units and eight elective units. You'll collaborate with your peers and solve real business problems, giving you the confidence to step into the workforce with practical experience.

Core Business Fundamental units

• Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice (COM10011)
• Contemporary Management Principles (MGT10001)
• Marketing and the Consumer Experience (MKT10009)
• Financial Information for Decision-Making (ACC10007)
• Economics for Business Decision-Making (ECO10005)
• Business Digitalisation (INF10024)
• Business Consulting Project (BUS30032)

Core Business Practice units

And a choice of one unit from:

• Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
• Sustainable Business Practice (BUS30031)

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Major units

• Business for Sustainability, Social Change & Impact (BUS10014)
• Operations Management (SCM20001)
• Procurement Management (SCM20002)
• Big Data Management (INF20016)
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM20003)
• Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems (INF20030)
• Transportation Management (SCM30001)
• Understanding Risk Management (SCM30002)

Recommended electives

• Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
• Law of Commerce (LAW20019)
• Management Accounting for Planning and Control (ACC20007)
• Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact (BUS10014)

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

• Eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from the Logistics and Supply Chain Management discipline major (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study (100 credit points) comprising of electives.

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Indicative total fee $50,976

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:

• Completed or partially completed an approved tertiary qualification (like a diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, or degree).
• Relevant work experience and English language skills, or a STAT result (Special Tertiary Admissions Test), may also be considered.

If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.

• Minimum ATAR requirements may apply for some courses.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for credit.

Applicants who have completed a Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit of up to 8 units; the equivalent of a third of the course. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.