AU$33,600^ (2025 annual)
AU$33,600 (2025 annual)
Please use plan code MC198O in the application system for this degree.
Unlock your potential in supply chain management with a detailed approach to integrating logistics innovation, data analytics, and sustainability to lead and optimise dynamic global supply networks.
Next intake
5 May
Applications close for next intake
28 April
Future intakes
With opportunities in supply and procurement, freight transport, forwarding, distribution, and warehousing.
Understand green practices and discover how you can create and implement sustainable strategies.
Recognising students who have significant line and management experience, and have the necessary educational requirements.
Our Supply Chain and Logistics Management course provides a thorough exploration of how modern supply chains operate and can be optimised. You’ll begin with core principles of supply chain management, understanding how to navigate the interconnected network of suppliers, intermediaries, and consumers.
The course then covers advanced topics such as supply chain modeling, where students learn to use mathematical models and analytical tools to solve logistics problems.
Business analytics will be a key focus, enabling students to use data to inform decision-making and improve performance. Sustainability in logistics is addressed through the study of reverse logistics and environmental impact, while strategic operations will teach students how to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, you’ll be equipped to enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
This degree is accredited by the professional bodies listed below:
For more information please see the handbook below.
By the end of this course you'll be able to:
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.
Develop skills that have been validated by industry, while getting credentialed by a world-leading university.
You'll gain knowledge and practical skills from renowned industry partners who are at the forefront of their field.
Advance your career while you study. RMIT Online courses let you balance work, study and life commitments.
Be guided by a network of industry experts and peers, and supported by our dedicated success team.
Learn to master the integration and optimisation of supply chains, applying analytical tools, business analytics, and sustainability practices to enhance efficiency and strategic decision-making.
AND
Select and complete four (4) of the following option courses:
This course generally refers to a network of business entities working together to deliver a product or service to market.
Therefore, supply chain management extends the study of logistics beyond the boundaries of a single organisation and places particular emphasis on the interfaces between the ‘chain’ or ‘network’ of enterprises engaged in moving products, services, and information, from suppliers through intermediaries to end users and/or consumers.
The overarching framework around which the course content is organised is the supply chain management performance and capability continuum which has 3 critical components, namely operational excellence, supply chain integration and collaboration, and virtual supply chains.
This course introduces you to the concepts, fundamentals and tools of business analytics.
You will critically examine how data can be used to drive decision-making through statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling and fact-based management.
You will also develop, evaluate and analyse core analytic techniques and skills that are frequently applied in business.
No matter what your business focus, you and/or your business will be a future user of analytics.
This course aims to provide key theories and practices in design and management of logistics systems. It prepares you for logistics management positions in manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and distribution firms.
The course covers specific areas of distribution, warehousing and transportation, logistics/supply chain integration and logistics/supply chain performance indicators.
The application of analytical techniques to selected aspects of logistics systems is explored in the course.
Mathematical models in these areas will be discussed in terms of their ability to represent the problem and usefulness to the managers and practitioners.
Case studies will be used to demonstrate the nature of decision-making problems managers and practitioners face in logistics and supply chain management in contemporary business environment.
This course evaluates the practice of project management and the role of the project manager.
The curriculum prepares you to work in industry where delivering new products, processes and introducing change is facilitated via a project-based environment.
The processes, techniques and tools that you will examine are multi-disciplinary and are leveraged across a wide range of industry sectors.
You will use these processes, techniques and tools to develop a project proposal as part of a team.
You will also critically appraise industry practice using project management standards, substantiating your recommendations with relevant research.
Supply chains are no longer a subject for functional specialists; rather, their performance has a great impact on all stakeholders, and often creates competitive differentiation. Companies must develop appropriate strategies to maximise the value generated along their respective supply chains.
This course extends the study of supply chain principles and management from the introductory study covered in Supply Chain Principles (OMGT1021/OMGT2114/OMGT2107 or equivalent code).
The focus of the course is on the development of organisational strategy in the context of strategic operations and supply chain management.
Using local and international case studies, this course explores the 3 critical areas of strategic operations and supply chain management – supply chain operations, integration and collaboration, and virtual supply chains.
The overarching goal of this course is to highlight the role of transport and freight distribution in facilitating and enhancing both intra- and inter-firm supply chains and logistics operations.
This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the interrelations between components of freight distribution and the role of transport in facilitating and enhancing supply chain operations and logistical performance. Emphasis is placed on understanding the strategic functions of 4 key elements in freight logistics, i.e. retailing, distribution and marketing channels, city logistics and transportation management.
Issues concerning the distribution planning and location modelling, delivery postponement, selection of marketing channels, freight routing, port logistics and transport mode selection in ways that affect transport and physical distribution of goods within and between organisations, will be discussed.
The focus of this course is on the changing face of international logistics in the 21st century.
The essentials of the course will encompass the several important elements of international logistics such as transport modes, nodes and hubs and corridors.
It will also cover elements of the contemporary context of international logistics, including global trade production and distribution, global outsourcing and changing patterns of international trade, as well as developments in the technologies and competencies in transportation and logistics operations.
Additionally, it will examine the prevailing international trade regulatory environment and its resultant impacts on global logistical systems, facilities and processes.
Special focus will also be given to the challenges and opportunities in the emerging international logistics environment.
One method for achieving sustainable growth is to increase the amount of product materials recovered from the world’s waste stream. On the one hand environmental related legislations are forcing companies to be responsible for their waste, and on the other hand waste disposal costs are increasing rapidly.
Considering this evolving business environment, many world class companies have realised that reverse logistics practices, combined with source reduction processes can be used to gain competitive advantage.
The focus of this course is on the relationship between supply chain planning and environmental impact. It introduces you to the basic concepts of sustainability, reverse and lean logistics practices, including reuse, recycle and remanufacturing, green supply practices, discusses the role of regulations concerning product take back policies, life cycle assessment, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and international environmental standard such as ISO 14000, and explores the impact of legislations and policies on supply chain practices and reverse logistics network design.
The course is of particular value to students majoring in logistics and supply chain, procurement, marketing, and sustainability management.
You should have completed a minimum of 36 credit points of study within your program prior to undertaking this course.
The Business Research Design course is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to design and conduct research studies in a business setting.
This course covers the research process from problem identification, literature review, and hypothesis formulation to data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The course will focus on quantitative research methods, but also includes an overview of qualitative research methods.
The course is divided into 2 parts: theory and practice.
In the theoretical part, you will learn the foundations of research design, including research methods, sampling techniques, and measurement, while also incorporating Indigenous perspectives, SDGs, and ESG principles.
In the practical part, you will apply your knowledge to a real-world research project that considers these perspectives and principles, where you will design, conduct, and present your research findings.
This course introduces you to the significance of e-supply chain in business logistics. It provides you with the necessary concepts and techniques in e-supply chain design and implementation from a managerial perspective. Various technologies in the field will be discussed from the perspective of availability of tools.
The course also emphasises the use of case studies to illustrate the concept and approach to e-supply chain design and implementation.
The global supply chain contracting landscape is intricate, involving negotiations across cultures, legal systems, and economic conditions. It navigates challenges like geopolitical instability, fluctuating costs, and changing consumer preferences. Compliance with regulations, sustainability goals, and risk management are crucial amidst technological advancements and competition.
This course equips learners to understand and manage these complexities, preparing them for critical procurement and supply chain contracting roles. It covers contract negotiation, establishment, and management through literature reviews, case studies, lectures, guest talks, workshops, and seminars.
Participants gain skills in anticipating challenges and mitigating risks, emphasising strategic foresight and operational flexibility for successful contract management.
This course focuses on business procurement from a strategic perspective. You will learn how procurement adds value to businesses and how to navigate the complex problems involved in making strategic procurement decisions.
Approaches to mitigating global supply chain risks, selecting suppliers and aligning procurement strategies to business goals are covered via case studies and real-world examples. The role of procurement for sustainability and the ramifications of supply decisions are explored.
This course provides you with a capstone experience, which will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.
This course introduces you to the concepts and techniques using data in predictive and prescriptive analytics to make operational, tactical and strategic decisions in business settings or a strategy.
You will also learn how to interpret prediction outcomes, and their limitations and level of accuracy as well as communicating decisions and recommendations with ethical considerations.
Data visualisation and its communication are increasingly important in business analytics. The design of effective visualisations that communicate business insights extracted from data can support stakeholders for data-driven business decision-making.
Understanding and evaluating different types of data is critical in determining the appropriate types of techniques for creating visualisation.
You will learn how to select, design and develop suitable and effective visualisations for different varieties of data and craft your visualisation narratives to help effectively communicate with the stakeholders.
The course presents you with a management overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. You will be exposed to the spectrum of security and risk management activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures.
Coverage will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses and an overview of the Information Security Planning and staffing functions.
This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
This course aims to critically examine and evaluate both current and emerging digital technologies, with a focus on enhancing existing systems and generating new business value.
Students are encouraged to undertake comprehensive investigations into the digital disruptions that are reshaping multiple industries.
The course is designed to equip students with the skills to critically assess and articulate digital trends in today's business landscape. Course participants will analyse the effects of these trends on organisational strategies and will learn how to leverage digital technologies as solutions.
The ultimate goal is to deepen students' understanding of the transformative role that digital innovations can serve in shaping a more inventive and competitive business landscape for the future.
This course aims to develop understanding and skills adequate to the complexities of being a managerial leader.
The course covers leadership and management from early theories to contemporary perspectives. The course provides you with a conceptually rich framework for designing managerial leadership effectiveness within organisational contexts.
The course aims to enable you to think creatively about the capabilities required of professional managerial leaders, with an emphasis on self-development related to becoming workplace ready.
In this course you will explore human behaviour in the work context by considering the interaction between individuals and teams, within and toward organisations. You will develop your abilities to evaluate individuals’ diversity, attitudes, emotions, motivations and stress; and issues of communication, power, conflict management and negotiation within teams.
The study of individuals and teams provide insights into the complex issues of organisational structure, culture and change. This multi-level exploration will develop your ability to apply evidence-based research and theory to contemporary issues of behaviour within organisations to inform human resource management and organisational performance.
This is a foundation course within the MBA program.
In this course you will be introduced to design thinking and you will be asked to apply design thinking as entry level managers to authentic business scenarios.
We operationalise the concept of design thinking and examine how the tools of business design can be employed across the disciplines and functions covered in this program.
To be eligible for the Masters of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must have:
*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.
You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program.
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.
If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications* with a major in a business or related discipline, or an unrelated discipline with 2 years of relevant work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing as follows:
Qualification level | Masters exemptions offered | Remaining program duration |
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Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) | 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) | 144 credit points (equivalent to 3 semesters of full-time study) |
Bachelor degree (Honours) (AQF level 8) | Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study) | 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 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 3 semesters of full-time study) |
Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) | Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study) | 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study) |
Master degree (AQF level 9) | Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study) | 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 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.
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.
To be eligible for the Masters of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must have:
All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements and are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University (see English language requirements below).
*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 study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
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 at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
RMIT’s Online Masters of Supply Chain and Logistics Management does not meet Australian Student Visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.
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.
You must 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 RMIT University's credit policy and procedures. If you wish to apply for a credit transfer/RPL, please refer to Apply for credit.
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.
In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for full-time study in the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is:
^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.
For information on how to apply for a deferral, withdrawal or refund please see deferrals and withdrawals.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is AU$365.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks, and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program. Find out more about calculating your actual 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. FEE-HELP is for eligible full-fee paying students and allows you to defer payment of your tuition fees to the Australian Tax Office up to your HELP limit.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying.)
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice. For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
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 degree.
HELP loans are not available to international students.
In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for full-time study in the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is:
^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.
For information on how to apply for a deferral, withdrawal or refund please see deferrals and withdrawals.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is AU$365.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks, and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program. Find out more about calculating your actual SSAF.
Paul heads up the supply chain and logistics department at RMIT University. His current research focuses on supply chain network resilience and sustainability. Supply chain sustainability has become a major area of focus with several studies into the transformation of food supply chains in Southeast Asia and New Zealand. Paul has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in a multitude of journals.
Dr Priyabrata Chowdhury is a Senior Lecturer of Supply Chain Management at the School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (AISSC) at RMIT University. Priyabrata researches contemporary supply chain issues to guide businesses in developing resilient and sustainable supply chains. His research interests include supply chain risk and disruption management, supply chain resilience, supply chain sustainability, and talent management in supply chains.
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