Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Join one of the world’s fastest growing areas of business with our refreshed Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.Logistics and supply chain management are rapidly changing, global industries.

With a strong focus on resilience, analytics, sustainability, ethics and responsible management, our future-focused postgraduate program will equip you with the relevant skills for a successful and rewarding career in this fast-growing sector.Taught by the University’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, recognised by the Australian Government as a key centre of excellence in research and education, you will benefit from the centre’s strong links with industry, and learn to apply the concepts, techniques and principles at the heart of logistics and supply chain management.Our graduates are in high demand across many industries, including procurement, manufacturing, shipping, airlines, freight, import/export and retail.Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course for eligible domestic students.

This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA).

CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

Admission criteria

To be considered for admission to the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, an applicant is required to have:

1. a bachelor’s degree with honours or higher qualification in any discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or
2. a bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline, as defined by the Business School, with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or
3. a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a non-cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and a minimum of two years relevant work experience; or
4. completion of the qualifications and experience specified in (1), (2) or (3) with a minimum pass average (or equivalent) and performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and
5. satisfaction of the English language requirements; and
6. any other minimum standards specified by the Business School; or
7. completion of the requirements of either the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Sydney with a credit average, or equivalent qualification.

In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

Any grade requirements listed are based on the University of Sydney guide to grades.

For a guide to common international qualifications and equivalent admission criteria, please download the Business School Admission Criteria (pdf, 81.2KB).

Recognition of prior learning

For candidates for the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 12 credit points may be awarded if they hold both a cognate degree and have relevant professional work experience of at least two years in duration.

What you'll study

Units of Study