Online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

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Gain an in-depth understanding and skills across all operations and functions of supply chain logistics on a global scale.

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Part-time 2 years intensive
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AU$31,680 (2023 annual)

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January, March, May, July, September, October
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Online
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Duration:
Part-time 2 years intensive
Fees:

AU$31,680 (2023 annual)

Next intake:
January, March, May, July, September, October
Location:
Online

Overview

The online Masters program will give you in-depth understanding and skills across all operations and functions of supply chain logistics on a global scale.

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Be a leading expert and future-proof your career

RMIT’s online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management will provide you with the technical skills and in-depth understanding of current industry practices. Develop a future-focused mindset and the skills to take advantage of opportunities as they emerge.

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A world-class qualification

Master strategic management competencies and advance your career in business and government organisations locally, nationally and internationally.

Gain real skills that matter

Develop the skills to understand and implement e-supply chains, and understand the implications of strategic business operations for a competitive advantage.

Master project management

Accelerate your project management tools, techniques and processes, and how they are applied to support successful supply chain and logistics management operations.

Data-driven and sustainable decision making

Learn technical analytics skills to examine data and how to implement sustainable, environmentally conscious practices.

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Your online experience

The 100% online degree delivers a convenient online program without the requirement for on-campus attendance and commitments. All lecture material and content is delivered directly to you, wherever you are.

What you will study

Developed by industry specialists with hands-on experience, this master’s program is the formal qualification you need to grow your career across any industry, including import and export, manufacturing, transport and logistics management.

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Study on campus

The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is also available at the Melbourne City campus.

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Australian Student Visas

RMIT's online Master does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.

Details

Gain industry knowledge on a global scale.

The online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is a 2-year (part-time) intensive program that has two key outcomes. First is developing the ability to understand the industry’s best practices at a global level, and the second is to build knowledge and skills to meet today’s requirements as well as prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

As Supply Chain and Logistics Management (SCLM) is an inherently global industry with a web of interconnected networks, you will examine international case studies as well as trade and logistics. You will build holistic, in-depth skills and knowledge based on global best practices and technological advances impacting the industry.

Developed by experienced academics and global leaders in the field, the program focuses on thinking strategically, making analytical decisions and developing your communication and team-working skills.

When you graduate from RMIT’s online degree in SCLM, you will build agility to adapt to change, a mind that is prepared and flexible, and knowledge that will be sought after worldwide.

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RMIT’s online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management gives you skills for the modern world.

The 100% online, accelerated program means your learning – and graduation – is fast-tracked and focused. You can enrol in any one of our six, seven-week teaching periods each year.

You can view online resources and learning activities, access course materials via Canvas, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access your student email account anywhere, anytime.

Our online learning platform is purpose-built and brings authenticity to your learning experience, available using your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Coursework is delivered in an engaging way and easy to follow.

You will also have access to discussion boards, online forums, electronic assignment submission, the library and business journals.

Assessment is ongoing throughout the teaching period and includes essays, reports, presentations, case studies, quizzes and research projects. 

Work-connected and industry-relevant.

Guiding the strategic development of the RMIT College of Business, both nationally and internationally, is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives. The Board creates a strategic bridge between the latest in technology and design thinking and business.

12 courses | 2 years intensive part-time
Each course is seven weeks in duration

The program courses include:

Core courses

  • Supply Chain Principles
  •  Business Analytics
  •  Supply Chain Modelling and Design
  •  Business Project Management
  •  Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management
  •  Logistics in Practice
  •  International Logistics
  •  Supply Chain Sustainability
  •  Business Research Design
  •  Managing Supply Contracts
  •  Strategic Procurement Management
  •  e-Business Supply Chains

Design Thinking electives

  • Design Thinking Challenge: Discover and Define
  • Design Thinking Challenge: Develop and Deliver
  • Futures Thinking in Design

Technology and Innovation electives

  • Digital Innovation
  • Digital Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Risk Management and Information Security
  • Technology Futures

Leadership electives

  • People and Organisations
  • Personal Branding and Authentic Leadership
  • Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption

Project Management electives

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Project Management Techniques
  • Project Design for Quality
  • Managing Project Teams

For more information about these courses, download our program brochure.

Career

RMIT’s intensive online programs prepare you for greater career success, while you continue to work full-time.  

Our Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management graduates have developed strategic management competencies and specialist knowledge and have gone on to pursue careers in business and government organisations locally, nationally and internationally.

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The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is certified by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) as meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Membership (CMILT).

As one of the longest-standing and largest supply chain and logistics management departments in Australia, RMIT has delivered world-class supply chain, logistics and procurement education and training for over 20 years.

Admissions

2 year duration 

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification,  in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

1.5 year duration 

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary* 

OR

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline plus a minimum of two years relevant work

OR

The RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management^.

^Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate you will have the opportunity to progress to the Master degree

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted advanced standing.

  • Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in business (or a related discipline);

    or
  • Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a non-cognate discipline, plus at least three years relevant management work experience;

    or
  • RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
  • International students are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University (see below).

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.

Pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management is a pathway to the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management you can continue your studies in the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management and receive 48 credit points worth of credit (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

Masters advanced standing

If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications* with a major in a business or related discipline, or an unrelated discipline with two years relevant work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing as follows: 

Qualification level Masters exemptions offered Remaining program duration
Bachelor degree (AQF level 7)   48 credit points (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) 144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters of full-time study)
Bachelor degree (Honours) (AQF level 8) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study)
Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) 144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters of full-time study)
Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study)
Master degree (AQF level 9) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full time study)

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for Australian qualifications in vocational and higher education.

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted advanced standing.

Upon successful completion of this masters degree, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including postgraduate research programs, subject to the program's entrance requirements.

The online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management encompasses courses that make up the online Graduate Certificate, so if you need to exit the program early, you can earn a postgraduate qualification by successfully completing specified courses.

The Graduate Certificate is also a pathway to the Master degree for some students (see entry requirements).

Alternatively, you can gain entry from a range of RMIT undergraduate programs.

Fees

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2023 tuition fees:

  • Full-fee places: AU$31,680 (annual).

Fees apply to 2023 only.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF) based on your enrolment load, which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. Eligible local students can apply for an SA-HELP loan to defer payment of their SSAF.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

Some students may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme. 

Visit our HELP loans page for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and payment. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a program.

HELP loans are not available to international students.

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2023 tuition fees:

  • Full-fee places: AU$31,680 (annual).

Fees apply to 2023 only.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF) based on your enrolment load, which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. Eligible local students can apply for an SA-HELP loan to defer payment of their SSAF.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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