Master of Supply Chain Management

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a contemporary Supply Chain work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsible;
2. Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex operations, supply chain and logistics concepts, strategies and theories;
3. Investigate established supply chain models and theories to emerging situations and challenges in contemporary dynamic situations;
4. Critically review the networks of businesses that collaborate to plan, source, make and deliver the products and services for global markets;
5. Deliberate on the operations and supply chain strategies with the specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and businesses, and other professional organisations;
6. Critically evaluate the full range of activities that constitute the supply chain management discipline: from global procurement and operations management, to logistics strategies, green procurement and ERP enabled supply chain systems: and,
7. Implement research as a capstone project to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels.

If you have an Australian bachelor degree in supply chain management (or similar discipline), you may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.

If you receive 48 credit points for previous study, you may be able to qualify with a masters in 1.5 years, enabling you to launch your professional supply-chain management career sooner.

As part of your study, you will have the opportunity to put theory into practice, delivering simple supply-chain solutions and recommendations.

Drawing on your study to apply a managerial perspective, you will analyse and solve an authentic business problem, and address real issues faced in organisations.

This professional experience is invaluable when applying for jobs and stepping into a new, more-senior role.

Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®.

Instead of juggling several units at once, you’ll complete two units over 8 weeks (full-time), or just one if you’re studying part-time.

Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your career.

You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.

Learn more about the postgraduate VU Block Model®.

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.