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Master of Supply Chain Management (MC-SCM150) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • an undergraduate degree; and
  • a minimum of two years of documented professional experience (preferably some of which is in a supply chain, logistics or procurement role); and
  • a personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
prior academic performance; and

  • the professional experience and
  • the personal statement.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 6.5.

Guaranteed Pathway 
For those applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who are assessed as not meeting the University of Melbourne WAM-equivalent requirement for entry into the Master of Supply Chain Management, a place in the Graduate Certificate in Business may be offered. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a minimum average WAM of 65, and no failed subjects, provides a guaranteed pathway into the Master of Supply Chain Management. Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be provided where subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of this degree.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 10 November 2023