C04325v3 Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension)

The ever-growing interest among business managers and academics in supply chains, the emergence of advanced service economies, connected information systems including disruptive technologies, cloud computing and data analytics, new management practices and approaches, and the pressure of global competition has placed a premium on those who have a broad understanding of how to plan and manage complex business operations and related processes.

Further, in today's volatile environment, risk and complexity in supply chains have been major issues faced by industry which encourage businesses to engender a more organic capability to deal with unexpected disruptions.

This course is designed to cater to the needs of those employed in all sectors of business and who seek advanced knowledge of supply chain and service networks, procurement strategies, operations, quality and logistics management.

The Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension) is designed for students who wish to gain significant insight and specialised skills in these areas.The additional subject choices this program provides include opportunity to specialise more deeply in the core strategic and tactical aspect of network and logistics network design, as well as the systematic application of improvement methodology within procurement and supply chain processes which help reduce variability and uncertainty through the supply chain, enabling better control of product and service quality.

In addition to operations and supply chain management capabilities, students enhance skills in professional practice, specialist knowledge and build capabilities through a better understanding of organisational and management practices and international contexts across both inter- and intra-organisational contexts.The course is designed to cater for the needs of those employed in all sectors of business including private, public and not-for-profit and who seek specialised knowledge and practical insights of supply chain and service networks, procurement strategies, operations and logistics management.

Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising fourteen core subjects (84 credit points), and one Industry Research Project or Internship Experience subject (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

Course program

A typical course program is provided below showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session.

Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Spring commencing, full time

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.