Master of Supply Chain Management (MC-SCM150)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2025 Delivered: Online
About this course
Contact
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Principal Coordinator
Medo Pournader
Overview
| Award title | Master of Supply Chain Management |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2025 |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 9 |
| Credit points | 150 credit points |
| Duration | 18 months full-time or 36 months part-time |
This innovative course draws on industry expertise, emphasising a strategic approach to supply chain management. The course focuses on global best practice and makes extensive use of “real life” case studies. The course will cover core and contemporary supply chain topics relevant to practitioners in both manufacturing and service sectors and is designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge and careers in supply chain management. It is expected that students will come from diverse sectors including retail, manufacturing, mining, transport, public agencies, defence and primary industry.
Entry requirements
Start Year Intake 2024
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.
Mid-Year Intake 2024
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);
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- the professional experience.
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. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required (with no individual band less than 6.5).
Notes:
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a business/commerce or related discipline, or with a degree in any discipline with appropriate business breadth or minor, may be awarded up to 50 points of credit.
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 70, 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
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Identify supply chain problems and opportunities.
- Design key supply chain elements and strategies.
- Explain classic supply chain models.
Skills
- Critically evaluate classic supply chain models.
- Analyse supply chain decisions and frameworks.
Application of knowledge and skills
- Develop quantitative models for analysing supply chains.
- Evaluate and execute supply chain performance metrics.
- Evaluate and design for supply chain effectiveness and sustainability.
- Evaluate and develop resilient framework for managing supply chain risks
- Identify and recommend contemporary technologies for managing supply chains.
Generic skills
- Problem-solving: to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies.
- Critical thinking: to identify, evaluate and resolve complex problems.
- Analytical thinking: to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis.
- Collaboration: to engage effectively in cohorts and networks.
- Communication: to convey ideas effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Responsible leadership: recognising and understanding the ethical responsibilities of individuals and organisations in society.
Graduate attributes
Academically excellent
Our graduates will be expected to be:
- Knowledgeable of all aspects of the supply of goods and services, including procurement, transformation operations and transport/ distribution including the management of information in these areas; and
- Analytical in all aspects of Supply Chain Management.
Knowledgeable across disciplines
Our graduates will be expected to be:
- Intellectually curious, creative and independent in thought.
Leaders in communities
Our graduates will be expected to be:
- Professional in their approach to Supply Chain Management;
- Effective team members and collaborators;
- Effective communicators of key ideas and theories within the discipline areas; and
- Ethical in their behaviour in leadership and organisation of Supply Chain Management.
Course structure
The Master of Supply Chain Management is 150 points comprising:
- Four 12.5 point foundation subjects (50 points)
- Eight 6.25 point core subjects (50 points)
- Two elective subjects (25 points)
- Four 6.25 point capstone subjects (25 points)
Foundation Subjects
Students must take all of the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON90077 | Economics of Markets and Organisations |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| MGMT90239 | Business Analytics for Decision Making |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| FNCE90075 | Managerial Finance |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| MKTG90038 | Value Creation Strategies |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Core Subjects
Students must take all of the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT90255 | Designing Supply Chains | Not available in 2025 | 6.25 |
| MGMT90256 | Supply Chain Frameworks | Summer Term (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90257 | Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities | March (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90258 | Supply Chain Analytics | June (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90272 | Procurement and Supply Management | August (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90273 | Service Supply Chain Management | Summer Term (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90274 | Supply Chain Contracts and Finance | Not available in 2025 | 6.25 |
| MGMT90276 | Logistics and Transportation Management | June (Online) |
6.25 |
Elective subjects
Students must select 25 points of elective subjects from this list:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT90264 | Adaptive Leadership | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90265 | Managing Teams | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90266 | Effective Stakeholder Engagement | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90267 | Artificial Intelligence in Organisations | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90268 | Talent Management | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| MKTG90050 | Customer Experience Leadership | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| BUSA90530 | Managing Sustainability for Strat. Adv. |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
Capstone subjects
Students must take the following subjects in their final semester/s of study:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT90278 | Supply Chain Strategy | April (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90275 | Sustainable Supply Chain Management | July (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90279 | Supply Chain Technologies | November (Online) |
6.25 |
| MGMT90277 | Supply Chain Intelligence | October (Online) |
6.25 |
Last updated: 21 February 2025