Online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Online Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

POSTGRADUATE

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

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Duration:
12 courses (2 years part-time)*
16 courses (2.7 years part-time)
Fees:

AU$33,600^ (2025 annual)

Next intake:
5 May 2025
Location:
Online
Learning mode:
Entry score:

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Duration:
12 courses (2 years part-time)*
16 courses (2.7 years part-time)
Fees:

AU$33,600 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
5 May 2025
Location:
Online

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.

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Next intake
5 May

Applications close for next intake
28 April

Future intakes

  • May
  • July
  • September
  • October

Program overview

Why study the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management online?

Forge a successful career in a rapidly evolving sector

With opportunities in supply and procurement, freight transport, forwarding, distribution, and warehousing.

Make better decisions surrounding environmental impact

Understand green practices and discover how you can create and implement sustainable strategies.

Certified by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia

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:

  • Demonstrate a broad, critical and practical understanding of contemporary issues and practices in business
  • Critically and methodically analyse contemporary logistics and supply chain issues to design efficient and effective operations processes
  • Apply analytical logistics and supply chain skills to solve operationally complex problems.
  • Conduct logistics and supply chain practices in a socially responsible and ethical manner
  • Demonstrate confidence and competence in negotiating contracts, resolving conflicts and rationalising business decisions in multi-cultural settings
  • Utilise project and change management skills to develop solutions for dealing with dynamically complex business problems
  • Apply and integrate professional theory with practice in authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) contexts, professional contexts and industry settings
  • Apply research principles and methods to design innovative options and solutions for, and make reasoned judgements about, problems and issues in contemporary business practice.

Career Outlook

Take a closer look at the opportunities available with a career in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

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.

Why choose RMIT Online

Get a world-class education and transform your career.

Real world skills

Develop skills that have been validated by industry, while getting credentialed by a world-leading university.

Industry connected

You'll gain knowledge and practical skills from renowned industry partners who are at the forefront of their field.

Flexible delivery

Advance your career while you study. RMIT Online courses let you balance work, study and life commitments.

Supported community

Be guided by a network of industry experts and peers, and supported by our dedicated success team.

Course structure

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.

Subjects in this degree

Year 1

  • OMGT2286 Supply Chain Principles  
  • ISYS3375 Business Analytics  
  • OMGT2287 Supply Chain Modelling & Design  
  • BUSM4611 Business Project Management
  • OMGT2292 Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • OMGT2327 Distribution and Freight Logistics
  • OMGT2289 International Logistics
  • OMGT2291 Supply Chain Sustainability

Year 2

  • BUSM4586 Business Research Design
  • OMGT2293 e-Business Supply chains
  • BUSM4602 Managing Supply Contracts
  • OMGT2294 Strategic Procurement Management  

AND

Select and complete four (4) of the following option courses:

  • ISYS3435 Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics in Business
  • ISYS3436 Visualising and Communicating Insights in Business 
  • INTE2552 Digital Risk Management and Information Security
  • INTE2553 Digital Innovation
  • BUSM4737 Leadership and Management
  • BUSM4590 People and Organisations
  • BUSM4742 Design Thinking for Business 

Individual subject details

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Integrate advanced concepts of logistics and supply chain management as implemented in public and private sectors
  • Critically analyse situations and develop solutions to complex, real-world supply chain problems by leveraging resources, capabilities, and competencies
  • Apply specialised discipline skills to independently interpret and transmit logistics and supply chain knowledge, capabilities and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • Conduct research to understand applications of supply chain management concepts in practice. 

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the key concepts of business analytics and assess the results generated to deliver positive outcomes
  • Argue the relationship of the business analytics process within the organisation’s decision-making process
  • Access relevant business data and pre-analyse the data to the exact specifications and variables
  • Examine and apply appropriate business analytic techniques and methods, to inform responsive, evidence-based decision-making to improve performance. 

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse and apply the theories and practices of logistics systems in logistics management
  • Formulate and propose supply chain and logistics systems solutions to improve the management of logistics and supply management
  • Implement mathematical models to solve problems in logistics in contemporary business environment
  • Critically reflect your proposed supply chain and logistics solutions in communicating with relevant stakeholders. 

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate and use tools, techniques and processes to solve project management problems
  • Critically appraise projects using industry standards and methods
  • Devise a project proposal in collaboration with team members in response to client requirements
  • Substantiate recommendations for enhancing project performance using relevant research. 

Course overview

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. 

Learning outcomes

  • Creatively analyse operational and supply chain strategies in emerging supply chain frameworks and business models
  • Apply the alignment model to critically assess the strategic needs of businesses and supply chain networks
  • Apply professional judgement to appraise emerging technologies and their potentials in optimising supply chain operations
  • Integrate multiple complex logistics processes and perspectives into a holistic competitive supply chain
  • Utilise advanced performance matrices to critically analyse supply chain operations performance
  • Develop and implement creative team approaches to integrate a culturally and linguistically diverse operations workforce.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Examine and evaluate key concepts, models and theories in the field of distribution and freight logistics
  • Develop and present critical and coherent analyses and management discussions on aspects of freight logistics
  • Apply appropriate techniques and methods to analyse freight distribution and movement patterns and make applicable recommendations
  • Assess and analyse transport mode choices and freight distribution options to improve logistics efficiency
  • Develop effective interpersonal and communication skills in working in teams, lead and coordinate group work as well as working individually to produce high quality work.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Appraise and organise various integrated logistics services and operations within a global context using evidence-based research methodologies
  • Examine the key challenges and levels of risks involved in international logistics to ensure its appropriate operations within a global context
  • Collaborate and communicate with relevant stakeholders to design and devise appropriate logistics solutions in supporting international trade operations
  • Evaluate and develop optimal logistics operations in the international trade context
  • Apply international logistics knowledge, underpinned by research, in international trade operations.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Discuss the concepts and principles that underlie sustainability in supply chains, reverse logistics and the environment, especially with regard to the management of recycling and closed-loop-manufacturing, and logistics systems
  • Analyse the impact of logistics and supply chain on environment and appreciate the importance of reverse logistics and environmental and waste management issues in logistics and supply chain from the strategic perspective
  • Determine the performance measures necessary to capture sustainable supply chain practices
  • Explain and apply the environmental assessment methods and tools and international environmental standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 26000 in supply chains
  • Interrelate the life cycle assessment methods and tools with strategic decision-making regarding environment.

You should have completed a minimum of 36 credit points of study within your program prior to undertaking this course.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate a broad range of research literature and synthesise options for innovative business research design
  • Develop innovative solutions to business problems for sustainable social, environmental, and economic impact
  • Communicate research designs to professional target audiences and make reasoned judgments to inform transformative and sustainable business practices
  • Critically analyse current workplace issues, theories and practice, including future of work and technology
  • Evaluate different perspectives in business research design. In the Australian offerings, this includes opportunities and challenges that facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People knowledge.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically assess various e-supply chain business models to improve supply chain performance and competitiveness for an organisation
  • Critically evaluate various digital technologies that support e-business and supply chain operations
  • Analyse e-business implementation approaches/considerations/strategies to enhance upstream and downstream supply chain integration
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate digital technologies that contribute to improvement in supply chain practices and business decision-making.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse the complex nature of the global contemporary supply chain context
  • Identify and assess the various legal and operational frameworks governing global supply chain contracts
  • Develop clear discussions of negotiating terms, pricing structures, and quality standards across diverse cultural contexts and economic environments, enhancing the ability to achieve favourable outcomes for all parties involved
  • Critically evaluate different strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks inherent in global supply chain contracts, including geopolitical instability, fluctuating raw material costs, and regulatory compliance challenges
  • Develop in-depth analyses and discussions integrating sustainability goals into contract management practices, ensuring alignment with environmental and social responsibility standards while optimising business outcomes
  • Adapt and implement adaptive contract management techniques to respond effectively to technological advancements, market disruptions, and evolving consumer demands, fostering agility and resilience in global supply chain operations.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Develop, evaluate and implement procurement strategies that align with the overall competitive strategy of an organisation
  • Critically assess how procurement strategies enhance sustainable competitive advantage in the context of global supply chains
  • Evaluate the impact of various supplier relationships on strategic procurement outcomes
  • Develop procurement strategy evaluations and impactful visualisations in a teamwork environment
  • Critically evaluate supply risks and develop mitigation strategies through supply base management approaches.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Justify the use of predictive analytics by identifying and addressing authentic problems in business
  • Justify the use of prescriptive analytics by identifying and addressing authentic problems in business
  • Develop and interpret predictive models for business scenarios using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Develop and interpret prescriptive decision models for business scenarios using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Recommend and communicate data driven decisions to stakeholders, acknowledging ethical considerations.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Apply concepts, best practices and ethical guidelines related to data visualisation and storytelling
  • Critically analyse and evaluate different data visualisations and storytelling techniques that meet the needs and requirements of target audience
  • Design and create impactful visualisations with a range of techniques
  • Justify the selection of the appropriate visualisation techniques for different varieties of data
  • Craft and communicate evidence-based narratives for target audience with appropriate visualisation storytelling techniques.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically assess the information security state of an organisation from a holistic perspective to evaluate current practices, standards, and policies
  • Evaluate potential security risks to an organisation to prioritise appropriate short and long-term countermeasures
  • Critically appraise the balance between business information needs and security concerns to strengthen their alignment
  • Produce professional communication to justify the general nature and range of security technologies available and required in a business organisation
  • Develop information security policies and programs to address relevant issues and security concerns
  • Communicate individual and/or team research findings on information security problems in complex business contexts. 

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically appraise and evaluate various emerging technologies that support digital innovation
  • Design and construct technology solutions to support digital innovation in a business context
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to determine their potential to deliver business value and achieve strategic alignment
  • Explain how digital technologies can transform business processes and operations
  • Examine the critical role of management in fostering and directing digital innovation.

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Recognise the appropriateness of different types of leadership styles in a range of organisational settings
  • Accurately assess your personal strengths and areas of challenge and effectively self-manage these towards improved practice
  • Explain how effective managerial leaders are able to diagnose and ethically improve the key areas of organisational functioning
  • Motivate and influence others in ways that contribute to sustainable organisational performance. 

Course overview

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. 

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse the literature on organisational behaviour
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills and persuasive communication
  • Critically evaluate organisational behaviour problems drawing on theory and research
  • Design evidence-based solutions to organisational behaviour problems with consideration of ethical ramification of action. 

Course overview

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Examine and discuss design thinking, exploring its manifestations and implications within organisational contexts
  • Differentiate between contemporary methods, emphasising their role in fostering teamwork to identify opportunities and solve problems collaboratively and creatively
  • Create and communicate end-user-driven solutions to business problems or opportunities, employing design thinking principles and encouraging diversity and team creativity throughout the process
  • Demonstrate creative, critical and ethical thinking by collaboratively developing and recommending solutions to business problems and opportunities that benefit relevant stakeholders
  • Evaluate potential outcomes of design thinking in view of better creative problem solving, decision making, implementation and sustainability of solutions.

Get more information about what you will learn in each of these courses.

Admissions requirements

To be eligible for the Masters of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must have:

  • An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline); or
  • An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
  • Successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management; or 
  • An Australian Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline).

*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.

Pathways into the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

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 2 years of 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 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:

  • An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline); or
  • An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
  • Successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management; or 
  • An Australian Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline).

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:

  • 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 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. 

  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:  
    • OMGT2286 Supply Chain Principles
    • ISYS3375 Business Analytics
    • OMGT2287 Supply Chain Modelling & Design
    • BUSM4611 Business Project Management
  3. You must complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) to qualify for the degree.

  4. 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 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.

Fee summary

2025 indicative fees

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:

Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management (12 courses):
  • AU$4,200 per course
  • Total AU$50,400^ for 12 courses
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management (16 courses):
  • AU$4,200 per course
  • Total AU$67,200^ for 16 courses

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$365 maximum fee for 2025
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

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.

FEE-HELP loans

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.

SA-HELP loans

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.

How does a HELP loan work?

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.

2025 indicative fees

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:

Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management (12 courses):
  • AU$4,200 per course
  • Total AU$50,400^ for 12 courses
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management (16 courses):
  • AU$4,200 per course
  • Total AU$67,200^ for 16 courses

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$365 maximum fee for 2025
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

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.

Learn with industry experts

Program Manager – Professor Paul Childerhouse

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. 

Program Manager – Priyabrata Chowdhury

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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