MC198 - Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Plan: MC198P15 - Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Award abbreviation: MSupChaLogMgt
Total credit points: 192
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne City campus
Owning school: Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (665H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/accounting-information-systems-and-supply-chain
ASCED code: 089901
CRICOS code: 077513E
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management program prepares you for a career that involves planning, implementation and execution of customer-responsive and sustainable strategies across the entire value chain. This program allows you to select a range of optional courses to suit your career objectives, preparing you for a globalised world of works.
In this program, you will have the option of choosing to participate in a business internship program to nurture your operational capabilities and hands-on skills and/or join a study tour to widen your educational experience on a global scale. You will also be able to develop a specialisation in strategic procurement or maritime transport logistics.
This program will expose you to a variety of learning experiences and activities, which may include lectures, seminars and tutorials, assignments, field visits, on-site learning, collaborative projects and workshops. Assessments would include major and minor written assignments, conduct and evaluation of case studies, completion of field investigative projects, video development, oral presentations and in-class tests. Some assignments will be completed in groups, while others, individually. The aim is to provide you the opportunity to learn both in a team environment and independently in a digitally enabled world.
A capstone experience will be provided in OMGT2191 Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management, which will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum. This course syntheses the knowledge and skills gained in the program, promoting their application in discipline related, real-world scenarios, leading to work readiness or further studies.
The core research courses of this program are BUSM4448 Business Research Design and BUSM3882 Logistics Research Project (elective). This course is designed to develop your knowledge of research principles and methods and how to apply them within the contemporary business environment. You will have the opportunity to conduct a research project/proposal and further develop your skills in research methodology.
The program is designed to provide you with career opportunities for entry into various industries, spanning from primary production to manufacturing to shipping, distribution and retailing. Job functions include supplies and procurement, operations and material handling, freight transport and forwarding, distribution and warehousing.
This program is delivered on-campus.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
- GC055 Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management is an entry and exit point to MC198 Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
- GC211 Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Automation is an entry point to MC198 Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
- GD093 Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management is an exit point only to MC198 Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
1. If you have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher-level qualification in business (or a related discipline), you will be exempt from completing four (4) courses (48 credit points) from the optional course list in the final semester of the program.
You must complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) to qualify for the degree.
2. If you have completed the RMIT GC055 Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management you will be exempt from completing the four (4) courses below:
OMGT1021 Supply Chain Principles
ISYS3374 Business Analytics
OMGT2087 Supply Chain Modelling & Design
BUSM4610 Business Project Management
You must complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) to qualify for the degree.
3. If you have completed the RMIT GC211 Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Automation you will be exempt from completing four (4) courses (48 credit points) from the optional course list in the final semester of the program. You will be required to complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) to qualify for the degree.
Please refer to the Masters Advanced Standing Credit Procedure for additional information regarding the recency of previous qualifications. Masters advanced standing credit cannot be transferred to exit awards.
Credit outside of the above arrangements will be assessed consistently with the RMIT University Credit Policy and procedures. If you wish to apply for a credit transfer/RPL, please refer to Apply for credit.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Academic Entrance requirements
Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent or higher level qualification in any discipline.
Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants
All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is accredited by the professional bodies listed in the table below. Specified credit/exemptions towards professional qualifications offered as part of the accreditation are subject to the applicant meeting set criteria defined by each professional body. Any application for credit/exemption should be made directly to the professional body and is the graduate's responsibility.
The professional bodies may offer membership for students and/or graduates as a career enabler which could include opportunities for networking and access to discipline specific resources. Application for membership is the student/graduate's responsibility.
| Professional Body | Accreditation Description | Membership and Opportunities |
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport [CILT] [Australia] |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Membership. |
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Chartered Institute of Procurement ans Supply [CIPS] |
Please note: this program is no longer accredited by CIPS from 1 January 2021. Students who commenced the program pre-2021, please refer to the following information: Pre 2017 - Program satisfies the academic requirements for MCIPS with the following conditions:
Note: Research project must be in a procurement and supply chain related area 1/1/2017 to 31/12/2020 only - Program satisfies the academic requirements for MCIPS with the following conditions: 1. With the exception of the four business courses, all courses must be successfully passed - no exemptions or compensations 2. Must complete the Procurement Specialism: - OMGT2236 Strategic Procurement Management - OMGT2190 Supply Chain Sustainability - BUSM1474 Managing Supply Contracts - OMGT1236 E-Business Supply Chains 3. Electives totaling 24cp must be taken from: - BUSM1734 Risk Analysis and Assessment - BUSM3882 Logistics Research Project which must be focused on a procurement and supply related topic - OMGT2145 Logistics in Practice which must be focused on a procurement and supply topic - BUSM4483 Postgraduate Business Internship (12cp) must be focused on procurement and supply - BUSM4609 Postgraduate Business Internship (24cp) must be focused on procurement and supply |
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Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia [SCLAA] |
Not Applicable |
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society [LSCMS] [Singapore] |
Not Applicable |
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Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers, printers and group study rooms are available at each Melbourne Library location. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Contact Ask the Library for assistance and further information www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Study Support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad.
We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous.
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