About offering
Curtin is the only university in Western Australia offering a dedicated master degree in supply chain management.
Ranked second in Australia in the 2017 Eduniversal Best Masters ranking, this course involves advanced study in management and operation of global business, transportation, physical distribution, procurement, warehousing and inventory.
You will also examine material and inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, location modelling, retailing and information system linkages for government and private industries on a national and global basis.
You will gain expert, insider knowledge from logistics professionals and undertake real-life practical assignments and case studies.
Your learning will be capped off by an individual research project which you will complete under the guidance of our experienced staff.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What you'll learn
- apply logistics and supply chain knowledge, principle and practices in a business of public sector environment to ensure effective and efficient operations of an organisation, fulfil a managerial role in logistics and supply chain management within organisations; complete research work to extend supply chain knowledge.
- apply logical and analytical methods to improve logistics and supply chain processes and activities, think creatively to generate innovative solutions to logistics and supply chain problems
- use and evaluate multiple sources of information expertly to manage and improve logistics and supply chain practices and synthesise information in order to draw evidence based conclusions.
- communicate at an advanced level, using appropriate terminology, with individuals and groups in organisations and within supply chains
- expertly use new and existing technologies relevant to logistics and supply chain management
- take responsibility for own learning and maintaining currency as part of professional development to maximise career progression and advancement throughout the working life.
- Recognise, evaluate and deal effectively with local, national and international issues relevant to logistics and supply chain management in order to participate in a global environment.
- Recognise the impact and importance of cultural diversity; deal effectively with cultural issues relevant to supply chain management and function appropriately within a cultural diverse setting.
- work independently and demonstrate ethical and professional leadership in logistics and supply chain management areas; work effectively in teams.
Why study Master of Supply Chain Management
- Formal procurement training will provide you with the expertise to be a successful purchasing and procurement specialist.
- Curtin is the only Western Australian university to provide formal qualifications in procurement.
- This is a new field of study with significant job opportunities as companies increasingly understand the substantial costs savings that are possible through application of appropriate procurement strategies and processes.
Career information
Graduates generally find employment in management roles within private and public organisations, utilising logistics and supply chain management.
Admission criteria for Australian and New Zealand students
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
A bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management, or a bachelor degree in any discipline and at least five years' of substantial work experience in Supply Chain Management. Applicants must also meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are as outlined in the IELTS table below. Additional information on how you can meet the English requirement can be found on the English proficiency page.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
Essential course prerequisites
Applicants require an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline OR an undergraduate degree in any discipline AND a minimum of 5 year's relevant workplace learning OR a relevant Graduate Certificate.
Advanced standing / credit transfer / recognition of prior learning
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
If this applies to you, you can apply for credit for recognised learning (CRL), which means your previous study is recognised and matched against a similar unit in your intended Curtin course.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: crl@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course at another educational institution, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: ci-enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
Fees and charges
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
Domestic fee paying postgraduate
Fee year: 2019
| Student type | Cost |
|---|---|
Domestic What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place? A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic fee paying students will be charged tuition fees and may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of those tuition fees. |
$27,000* |
Fees are indicative only.
* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
Use the Fee Calculator for an estimate of individual unit fees. There may also be some additional costs. For more information, see other fees and charges.
International student fees for 2019
Fee year: 2019
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $14,700* |
| Total indicative course fee | $44,100* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $29,400* |
Fee year: 2020
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $15,300* |
| Total indicative course fee | $45,900* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $30,600* |
The fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. The tuition fee is subject to an annual tuition fee increase of up to 5 per cent per annum. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International’s offshore site.
Where you can study
For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
On Campus
Semester 1 and Semester 2
On Campus
Trimester 1A, Trimester 2A, Trimester 3A, Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
How to apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice:
Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.
Apply nowNext steps
If you are successful in your application to study at Curtin, you will receive a letter of offer via email. You can either accept or defer your offer. To find out more about this process, view our enrolment web page.
You may also like to find out how you can obtain financial assistance or apply for a scholarship and prepare for Orientation Week (O-Week).
Where to get further information
- More about studying at Curtin
- Visit the WA Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website
- Visit the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website
- Visit the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) website
- Our admission appeals and grievance process
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Applicants with other international qualifications
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- Curtin course code: MC-SCMGMT
- CRICOS code: 072808G
- This offering was last updated on: 16/02/2019