Edith Cowan University
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Sharpen your commercial awareness in supply chain and logistics management and develop competencies for analysis, effective decision making, communication and ethical practice.
Course overview
Supply chain and logistics managers are a vital part of many businesses, managing and executing operations in the procurement, warehousing, inventory management and transportation of goods.
This unique course is designed to advance careers in logistics, transportation, distribution, operations and production management, while providing an option to specialise in either information systems or cyber security for supply chain and logistics management. Both of these specialty streams are at the cutting edge of developments in the sector today.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
Students are required to complete eight core units, one core option unit and three units from a specialisation.
Core units
Complete the following:
- Managing People and Organisations
- Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Analytics
- IT Value Realisation
- Global Logistics
- Project Integration and Procurement Management
Core option units
Select a unit from the option list below:
- Capstone Integration Project
- Management Practicum
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you will need one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
Alternatively, applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma.
English language requirements
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
- Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
- I completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Successful applicants with a graduate certificate qualification or higher in supply chain and logistics or in operations management may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This course will broaden students' employment opportunities within the airlines, agriculture, automotive, government, military, mining, manufacturing, public and resources sectors. It is suitable for people who are seeking a career as an operations, logistics or supply chain practitioner; those already working in a related industry seeking more career options; and people with a passion or talent for solving real industrial issues.
Possible future job titles:
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Supply Chain Manager
- International Logistics Manager
- Inventory Control Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Logistics Services Salesperson
- Materials Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Warehouse/Distribution Operations Manager
- Purchasing Manager
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of a global body of supply chain and logistics management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and method.
- Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
- Justify decisions and judgements that address complex business issues considering the ethical and social consequences.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year indicative fee in 2025: $30,450 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The estimated first-year indicative fee is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.