Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension)

What you will study

Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising fourteen core subjects (84 credit points) and one Industry Research Project or Internship Experience subject (12 credit points).

Each subject is valued at six credit points, unless otherwise stated.

Core subjects

Complete all of the following subjects:

• Business and Social Impact
• Creative Problem Solving
• Operations and Quality Management
• Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Supply Chain Technology Management
• Business Project Management
• Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration
• Quantitative Management Practice
• Advanced Quality Management
• Supply Chain Management Analytics
• Judgment and Decision Making

Management Capstone

Select one from the following subjects:

• Industry Research Project (12 credit points)
• Internship Experience (12 credit points)

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management or the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management.

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
• AE5: Pass.
• PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
• C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study.

Note: Students who wish to apply for MCIPS accreditation cannot get recognition of prior learning for any of the subjects.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career options include positions in operations and quality management, inventory management, service and network management, supply chain management, risk management, logistics management, data analytics and strategic procurement in any business sector.

Learning outcomes

• Develop and justify innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs and meet diverse challenges in strategic supply chain management.
• Communicate information clearly and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Work effectively in teams and with a range of supply chain stakeholders to deliver negotiated project outcomes.
• Implement and critically evaluate a range of decisions to create positive outcomes for society and the environment as strategic supply chain managers.
• Synthesise advanced knowledge of complex strategic supply chain management concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice in operations and supply chain management.
• Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $18,615 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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.