Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

At the end of the program, students of the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management can:

1. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of supply chain and logistics management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and method.
2. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
3. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Supply chain and logistics managers play a vital role in contemporary service and manufacturing industries because of the volatile demands of customers and end users. Increasingly, in a global context, competitive advantage can be found in the supply chain rather than the organisation itself. This unique course is designed to advance careers in logistics, transportation, distribution, operations and production management, while providing an option to specialise in either information systems or cyber security for supply chain and logistics management. Both of these speciality streams are at the cutting edge of developments in the sector today. The course will sharpen commercial awareness in supply chain and logistics management and develop competencies for analysis, effective decision making, communication and ethical practice.

This course can be studied online or on-campus.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, subjects in this degree can include:

• Managing People and Organisations
• Marketing Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Global Logistics.

Plus a selection of elective subjects to chose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

Students are required to complete 240 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $60,900

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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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Supply Chain and Logistics or in Operations Management may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
• Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page for Band 4
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; OR
• Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page for Band 4.

If you have completed units of study in another Postgraduate course or have relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL).

To assess your eligibility for credit, we first need you to apply for and accept an offer in your course of interest with us. You can then submit an Application for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning via your Student Portal.

Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Supply Chain and Logistics or in Operations Management may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.