Master of Supply Chain Management

VU course code: BMSU | CRICOS: 103521G, 105071A | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

2 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

City Campus, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney

Next start date

29 April 2024

Application closes

21 April 2024

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Overview

Launch your career in global trade and transport, with a Master of Supply Chain Management from Victoria University.

This innovative program takes a holistic approach to hands-on industry practices, focusing on strategies that underpin the global supply chain.

Designed for professionals in the field of operations, procurement, warehousing, global trade and transport, the Master in Supply Chain Management develops your real-world experience through internships and industry visits.

During your study, you will have access to SAP-SCM and SAP-PP (production and planning) software, teaching you to plan, source and deliver goods in an optimised way.

On graduating with a Master of Supply Chain Management, you will have skills and expertise in complex and current supply-chain models, concepts and strategies, specialising in the following areas:

global procurement and operations management
green logistics and supply chain strategies in a global context.

The Graduate Certificate in Transport Systems provides a pathway to our masters course.

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

Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a contemporary Supply Chain work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsible;

Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex operations, supply chain and logistics concepts, strategies and theories;

Investigate established supply chain models and theories to emerging situations and challenges in contemporary dynamic situations;

Critically review the networks of businesses that collaborate to plan, source, make and deliver the products and services for global markets;

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;

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,

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®.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Master of Supply Chain Management, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

48 credit points business core units
96 credit points professional core units
12 credit points BMO5501 Business Ethics and Sustainability; and,
12 credit points BMO7006 Applied Business Project (Capstone); and,
24 credit points elective units. Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

Suppose you are working in operations, procurement, warehousing, global trade and transport. In that case, this program will enhance your skills and approaches to supply chain management and assist you in roles in international and domestic organisations either in direct SAP-ERP helped inventory-related fields, or in more widespread functional roles.

Graduate ready for various roles in supply chain and logistics, including: