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

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
12
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What you will study

Students are required to complete eight core units, one core option unit and three units from a specialisation.

Core units

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
Specialisations

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

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $33,600
Indicative full-course fee: $67,200

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 240 credit point (12 units) course structure completed over two years.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.