Bachelor of Business majoring in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

    Bachelor of Business majoring in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,092 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Business majoring in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

    About

    Build foundational business knowledge in key disciplines while developing a solid understanding of supply chain management and procurement. You’ll start with core business topics in marketing, management, accounting, economics and entrepreneurship. Giving you a breadth of business knowledge, applicable to a range of careers.

    Your major in Procurement and Supply Chain Management will explore the complexities of global supply systems that deliver products or services to consumers. Learn about digital supply chain tools, navigating issues relating to procurement, key operations in supply chains and resilient design. Benefit from hands-on learning through a career development course, industry project and international exchange opportunity. Graduate as an innovator with valuable real-world experience.

    You’ll be able to recognise issues in supply chain markets and adopt the latest technologies to streamline processes. You’ll be equipped to work in areas such as warehousing, inventory management, purchasing, transport and distribution.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    With your business skills and supply chain know-how, you’ll unlock lucrative careers. You could be a logistics analyst, closely monitoring shipment data, identifying bottlenecks and recommending delivery improvements. You might integrate cutting-edge AI solutions. Perhaps you’ll be a procurement specialist, masterfully negotiating deals and driving innovation through strategic partnerships.

    You could also be a:

    • Supply and logistics coordinator
    • Demand and inventory planner
    • Logistics manager
    • Operations controller
    • Business development manager
    • Warehouse and distribution manager
    • Inventory manager
    • Production manager.

    Industry trends

    In today’s business climate, companies need to monitor developing technologies and figure out how advancements can be embraced to maintain competitive advantage (KPMG 2023). With your knowledge on the latest developments in supply chain digital tools and technologies, you’ll be ready to lead the way in a fast-evolving landscape.

    Accreditation

    Adelaide University is working closely with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply to work through relevant approvals for program accreditation.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,092 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Business majoring in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide