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MJRP-SUCMM

Supply Chain Management

Postgraduate major

Gain a strong grounding in global business operations.

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

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Supply Chain Management Major (MCom)
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
Course outline

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This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

Course outline

Outline

Outline

In this course, you will study topics in transportation, physical distribution and warehousing. 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.

Your learning will be cemented through an individual research project which you will complete under the guidance of our experienced staff.

The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management is nested within this course.

Note: This major differs from the Master of Supply Chain Management, which is tailored towards graduates with supply chain management experience and is six months shorter in full-time duration. If you have this experience, consider applying for that course instead.

This major sits within the Master of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Commerce.

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
  • Planning and operations
  • Resources and renewables

What you'll learn

  • apply Logistics and Procurement Management principles and practices in a private or public sector environment to ensure effective and efficient operation
  • apply logistics and procurement management theory to develop supply chains and integrated relationships that provide strategic benefit to the aims of the organisation
  • conduct logistics and supply chain component analysis for a range of organisations to recommend optimal solutions that are implementable
  • effectively communicate logistics and procurement requirement in respect of both policy and procedure to all stakeholders both within and external to the organisation
  • manage the logistics and procurement activities through a range of organisational components and external partnerships to enterprise level that provide an appropriate procedural, functional, systems base to a range of organisations
  • understand and analyse the potential of new technologies and/or methodologies in relation to business practice and competitive advantage through application of logistic and procurement techniques
  • apply communication and collaboration technologies to support international operations within the organisational structure; understand the role of international organisations and perspectives within the supply chain
  • evaluate the impact of potential supply chains on stakeholders and manage implementation risks by analysing and providing appropriate resources
  • apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in terms of client management, privacy and security both internal and external to the organisation; employ best practice techniques to operational management

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 equivalent) in any discipline. 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

Please view the Master of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

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  • Curtin course code: MJRP-SUCMM
  • Last updated on: 28 March 2024

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