Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management prepares you to manage the creation and implementation of efficient and sustainable strategies over the logistics life cycle, across the entire supply chain or within supply.The program offers studies in the core areas of supply chain and procurement management, operations, transport and warehousing applied in a range of contexts.During this program you will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences and activities which may include lectures and tutorials, assignments, collaborative projects and workshops activities related to Supply Chain and Logistics Management strategy, planning and execution.

Assessment mostly includes major and minor written assignments, evaluation of case studies, completion of group projects, group presentations and in-class tests.

International study tours are a unique feature of the program allowing you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with the completion of either a 12 or 24 credit point course in intensive mode.

A capstone experience will be provided in OMGT2191 Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management which will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum.

This course promotes the integration and synthesis of the knowledge and skills gained in the program and their application in discipline related real-world scenarios, leading to work readiness or further studies.The core research courses of this program are BUSM4448 Business Research Design and BUSM3882 Logistics Research Project (elective).

This course is designed to develop your knowledge of research principles and methods and how to apply them within the contemporary business environment.

You will have the opportunity to conduct a research project/proposal and further develop your skills in research methodology.

The program is designed for current and future managers and leaders working in supplies and procurement, operations and material handling, and transport and warehousing, spanning from primary producers to retailers.This program is delivered on-campus.

Students admitted to this program plan will be exempted from the following Four (4) Business Enabling Courses on the basis of prior studies as detailed in the Articulation and Pathways section of the Program Guide

Business Enabling Courses:

AND

Stage A:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Stage B

Complete the following One (1) Course:

AND

Select THREE Courses from ONE of the following Minors:

Strategic Procurement Minor - Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:

Maritime Transport Logistics Minor - Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:

Select and Complete Thirty Six (36) Credit Points from the following Option List:

AND

Stage C

Complete the following One (1) Course:

AND

Select ONE Course from ONE of the following Minors:

Strategic Procurement Minor - Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Maritime Transport Logistics Minor - Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Select and Complete Twenty Four (24) Credit Points from the following Option List:

Select and Complete Thirty Six (36) Credit Points from the following Option List:

Academic Entrance requirements

Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline);

or

Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 3 year full-time (FTE) management experience. Applicants will be required to submit a CV;

or

Successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management;

or

Australian Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline).

Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.

This program you will provide you with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to effectively manage logistics and supply chain operations. On the successful completion of this program you will be able to: