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

What you’ll learn

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 minimise risk, ensuring smooth operations no matter what challenges arise.

Make a difference

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.

The Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & Supply Chain Management 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

To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & Supply Chain Management you must complete 24 units in total made up of:

Core units

Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice (COM10011)

Financial Information for Decision-Making (ACC10007)

Economics for Business Decision-Making (ECO10005)

Contemporary Management Principles (MGT10001)

Business Digitalisation (INF10024)

Marketing and the Consumer Experience (MKT10009)

Business Consulting Project (BUS30032)

Core Business Practice units

You must complete one (1) of the following:

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)

Electives

Complete eight (8) electives to round out your degree. Tailor your course to suit your strengths, interests, and career goals by choosing elective units.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:

• Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to logistics and supply chain management and apply those principles in a range of practices
• Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
• Formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
• Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
• Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
• Build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
• Work collaboratively in diverse groups.

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 $52,197

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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Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:

• A completed or partially completed tertiary qualification (e.g. relevant Certificate IVs, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, incomplete or complete Bachelor’s degree); or
• 4+ years of relevant work experience; or
• Recent Year 12 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent completion, with the required English study score.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed recent prior studies, you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your prior studies related to your chosen subjects.

This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.