Western Sydney University
Master of Business (Operations Management)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn about global trends in supply chain management to prepare for senior operations management roles in both public and private sectors.
Course overview
The Master of Business (Operations Management) is an innovative program that equips you with the necessary skills to plan, implement, upgrade and manage business operations to enhance customer value and organisational effectiveness.
Develop an integrated and holistic approach to operations management, whilst gaining exposure to the latest research in sustainable practices in operations management, logistics, supply chain management and project management.
You'll also learn about the relationship between business processes and cost-effective practices, how to manage the effects of current and future trends in supply chain management, and most importantly, use a systems approach to solve business problems with an eye to the social and environmental impact of your work.
Key facts
What you will study
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points (CP). This includes 40 CP of core subjects, 20 CP of alternate subjects and a 20 CP capstone subject. Each subject is valued at 10 CP, unless otherwise indicated.
Core subjects
- Business Operations and Logistics
- Compliance Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Alternate subjects
Select two of the following:
- Creating Sustainable Organisations
- Logistics Processes in Enterprise Resource Planning
- Purchasing and Materials Management
- Strategic Business Management
Capstone subject
Select one of the following:
- Business Project (20 CP)
- Internship (20 CP)
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following to be considered:
- Successfully completed a graduate certificate, or higher, in a business discipline.
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a business discipline (specifically operations management, logistics management, project management, compliance management, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning and management or purchasing and materials management or related discipline) with a GPA of 5.0 or WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 65+ (if provided on the academic record).
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles facilitating operations management, logistics management, project management, compliance management, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning and management or purchasing and materials management or in related roles.
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and a minimum of five years of general work experience in purchasing, incoming and/or outgoing quality control, quality assurance, scheduling, estimation for quotation, warehousing, transportation, store management, merchandising, traffic management, shift management, freight, inventory management, stock control management or materials management or in related roles.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English language requirements
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Contact the university for further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Managing director
- Manager
- Logistics manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $35,00 (domestic full-fee paying place)
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.