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MC-SCMGMT

Supply Chain Management

Master by coursework

Generate innovative solutions to logistics and supply chain problems and manage logistics processes.

This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Supply Chain Management
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year, 6 months full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    300
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    072808G
Course outline

Outline

Outline

This course has been designed for professional logistics specialists who are looking to advance their career.

You will study the 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 nationally and globally. 

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. 

Note: This major differs from the Master of Commerce (Supply Chain Management), which is tailored towards graduates without supply chain management experience and is six months longer in full-time duration.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

What jobs can the Supply Chain Management lead to?

Careers

  • Commodities manager
  • Logistics manager
  • Supply chain planner
  • Strategic sourcing manager

Industries

  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas exploration
  • Planning and operations

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.

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

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.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

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  • Curtin course code: MC-SCMGMT
  • CRICOS code: 072808G
  • Last updated on: 27 March 2024

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