RMIT University
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn to negotiate contracts, resolve conflicts, design efficient processes and solve complex logistical problems.
Course overview
The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management at RMIT provides you with a holistic understanding of how to manage the sourcing and procurement of primary materials, transportation of goods and the negotiation of contracts and services to satisfy end users.
This master's degree prepares you to manage the creation and implementation of efficient and sustainable strategies over the logistics life cycle across the entire supply chain.
You will gain invaluable insights from highly experienced faculty members and leading industry organisations, spanning primary production, manufacturing, shipping, distribution and retail and master a range of strategic management competencies to advance your career in business and government organisations locally, nationally and internationally.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, students must complete 192 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth 12 credit points.
At RMIT University, the terms “course” and “courses” may also be used to refer to individual “subjects” or units of study.
Core courses
Complete the following courses:
- Supply Chain Principles
- Business Analytics
- Supply Chain Modelling and Design
- Business Project Management
- Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management
AND
Complete three courses from one of the minors.
OR
Complete 36 credit points from the Option Course list.
Entry requirements
Two-year duration
- Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
1.5-year duration (with advanced standing)
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline, plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
- RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
Notes:
- You do not need to make a separate application for advanced standing (1.5-year duration). RMIT will assess your eligibility for advanced standing as part of your program application. However, if you would also like to be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning, you must submit a detailed CV with your application. All assessments are made on a case-by-case basis.
- Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you must provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.
English language requirements
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to manage logistics and supply chain operations effectively. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply these skills to critically and methodically analyse operationally complex problems and design efficient and effective solutions to them.
In both theoretical and practical contexts, you will learn to negotiate contracts, resolve conflicts and make evidence-based decisions across a diverse range of settings and to utilise your project and change management skills to address dynamic business challenges.
As you build a broad knowledge of the contemporary issues facing the supply chain and logistics field, the work-integrated learning component of this degree will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned and how it will apply to your career.
Career outcomes
You will develop strategic management competencies and advance your career in business and government organisations, locally, nationally and internationally.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $35,520 (domestic full-fee paying place).
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $373 maximum fee for 2026.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 96 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses or subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses or subjects.
- 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 program.