Master of Supply Chain Management

Victoria University

About

Our Master of Supply Chain Management offers exceptional opportunities to gain industry knowledge and skills.

Many of our lecturers are practising professionals, with current, relevant experience.

You’ll also have access to a world-class research centre – the only one of its type in Australia.

You’ll study all the fundamentals of supply chain management.

You’ll graduate with a well-honed skill set to support the supply chain, including:

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems supply chain and logistics management green logistics operations management.

You’ll conduct your own research in the supply-chain industry.

You’ll also study units in an area of your interest from our other postgraduate programs.

Structure

To attain the Master of Supply Chain Management, students must successfully complete 144 credit points consisting of:

  • 108 credit points core units
  • 36 credit points research units (Option 1 or 2)

OPTION 1 - Coursework 12 credit points capstone unit; and, 24 credit points elective units. Students to select from any postgraduate units from across the University (subject to availability).

OPTION 2 - Thesis 12 credit points research proposal unit; and, 24 credit points minor thesis unit.

Course structure and units

Core Units

  • Business Analytics Unit code BCO6007 Credits12
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Unit code BCO6603 Credits12
  • International Supply Chain Structure Unit code BEO5305 Credits12
  • Global Procurement Unit code BEO5307 Credits12
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability Unit code BMO5501 Credits12
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Management Unit code BMO5574 Credits12
  • Green Logistics Unit code BMO5579 Credits12
  • Operations Management Unit code BMO6508 Credits12
  • Business Research Methods Unit code BMO6630 Credits12

Research Units

OPTION 1

  • Business Research Project Unit code BGP7730 Credits12

24 credit points Elective units. Students to select units from any College of Business Post Graduate Course (subject to availability). Please check any prerequisite requirements prior to enrolling.

Or

OPTION 2

  • Business Research Proposal Unit code BGP7711 Credits12
  • Business Research Thesis Unit code BGP7712 Credits24

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate (in the same discipline) based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

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

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  1. Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st century Supply Chain work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly.  
  2. Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information related to supply chain problems, concepts and theories.  
  3. Research and apply established supply chain theories to emerging situations and challenges in contemporary supply change situations.  
  4. Critically apply knowledge and skills that demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, problem -solving, adaptability and responsibility as a supply chain practitioner or learner.  
  5. Interpret, based on analysis, the ways in which networks of interconnected businesses collaborate to make, and deliver, products and services for global markets.  
  6. Communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business, and other professional organisations.  
  7. Critically evaluate the full range of activities that constitute the supply chain management discipline - from global procurement and operations management, to logistics strategies, project management and ERP systems.  
  8. Plan and execute a substantial research based project or evidence-based capstone experience linked to Supply Chain Management to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels.  

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