Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
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Quick facts
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Entry score
Not applicable
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Duration
Full-time 2 years or 1.5 years accelerated, Part-time may be available -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
AU$31,680 (2020 annual)
Next intake
February, July Entry score
IELTS 6.5
Duration
Full-time 2 years or 1.5 years accelerated Location
Melbourne City
Overview
Gain practical skills and knowledge
This comprehensive Masters program prepares you to design and scale supply chains on a global level and develop the project management and negotiation skills required to solve complex business problems.
Your Career in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Gain long-term benefits to your career and earning potential through a specialised masters degree in supply chain and logistics management.
Learn here, succeed anywhere
At RMIT, we understand the importance of providing students with real-world experiences and the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market.
Students undertaking a Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management at RMIT can participate in a Global Intensive program, designed to combine overseas travel and cultural experience with coursework, or apply for RMIT’s Global Entrepreneurship and Internship Program (GEIP) which offers a range of tailored international programs, designed to help accelerate your career.
Study entirely online
The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is also available via online delivery.
Details
This program prepares you to manage the creation and implementation of efficient and sustainable strategies over the logistics life cycle across the entire supply chain.
You will gain invaluable insights from leading industry organisations, spanning from primary production to manufacturing, shipping, distribution and retail and master a range of strategic management competencies to advance your career in business and government organisations locally, nationally and internationally.
Some courses have intensive lectures/workshops which are usually held over 2-3 days (usually a half day Friday and full days on Saturday and Sunday).
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, class and group discussions, problem-based seminars, project work on-site case investigations. In addition, you will have access to online and digital resources such as lecture notes, assessment tools, discussion boards and podcasts through myRMIT.
College of Business educational software, the Learning Hub, other online and digital resources and printers are accessible on campus via the RMIT wireless network using your own laptop, tablet or smart phone or via computer facilities on-campus. You will be able to access the same software from home using myDesktop.
Find out more about student computing at RMIT.
You can expect to learn alongside recent graduates and current practitioners from Australia and overseas. This diversity provides opportunities to form dynamic study groups and establish networks beyond the classroom that will benefit you throughout your career.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, quizzes and tests, blog journals and practical assignments.
myRMIT
Through myRMIT on-campus and online students can view online resources and learning activities created by lecturers, access course materials via Canvas, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access their student email account.
On-campus students will benefit from regular contributions and interaction with companies like the Port of Melbourne Corporation, Coca-Cola Amatil, Cadbury Schweppes, Nike, Adidas, Toll Holdings, Wallenius Willensen, DP World and GS1.
Guiding the development of the College of Business, both nationally and internationally, is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge between the latest in technology and design thinking and business.
Work-connected and industry-relevant options available for this program include:
- Working in a student team as part of the Fastrack Innovation Program. In this elective course you will work with mentors to develop and present a solution to a real problem. This form of fast-prototyping is designed so that external organisations can tap into fresh thinking from RMIT students.
- A Business Internship elective where you take up a position for one or two days per week for one semester. This position is normally unpaid and is designed to develop your soft skills and increase your overall employability upon graduation.
Global study and work is a unique feature of the on-campus program. You can combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with coursework completed in intensive mode and have this credited towards your degree. They depart during the Australian summer or winter vacations and are usually undertaken in the final semester of the master degree.
Each year the School of Business IT and Logistics conducts tours to the USA, China and Canada in partnership with the University of Maryland, Fudan University, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics and Ryerson University.
If you are planning to include a study tour as part of your program, you are advised to check that you have the required number of student electives or credit points available.
Other global mobility options available for this program include:
- 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with advanced standing)
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (without advanced standing)
For further information about advanced standing see Credits and Masters exemptions.
- 1.5 years full-time (with advanced standing)
- 2 years full-time (without advanced standing)
For further information about advanced standing see Credits and Masters exemptions.
The master degree comprises core and elective courses. You will study core courses in supply chain, and have the opportunity to specialise in either strategic procurement or maritime transport logistics in the second half of the program.
- Visits to public and private companies and/or guest lectures by selected company executives will supplement your studies in Logistics in Practice.
- Complete a six month internship to nurture your operational capabilities and hands-on skills.
- Select from a range of global mobility options to kick-start your global career.
It is recommended that you follow the sequence of courses presented in the enrolment structure.
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Program code: MC198
Career
Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks.
Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post university professional qualification.
Statutory accreditation
This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession.
Membership
Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession.
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (Australia)
Course satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Membership. (Accredited for course delivery in Melbourne and via RMIT Online.)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student (must be full-time otherwise eligible for Affiliate membership)
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Affiliate
- Graduates eligible for 1 year credit towards the experience requirement for Member and Chartered membership
Visit the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Australia) website
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Pre 2017 - Course satisfies the academic requirements for MCIPS with the following conditions: a) With the exception of the four common business subjects, all subjects must be successfully passed - no exemptions or compensations; b) The following 2 electives must be taken: BUSM1474 Managing Supply Contracts; and OMGT2236 Strategic Procurement Manager; c) The third elective must be taken from the following: OMGT1236 eBusiness Supply Chains; or BUSM3882 Logistics Research Project; or INTE1208 eProcurement and Supply Chain Technologies. (Research project must be in a procurement and supply chain related area).
2017 onwards - Course satisfies the academic requirements for MCIPS with the following conditions: a) With exception of the four business subjects, all subjects must be successfully passed - no exemptions or compensations; b) Must complete the Procurement Specialism: OMGT2236 Strategic Procurement Management; OMGT2190 Supply Chain Sustainability; BUSM1474 Managing Supply Contracts; OMGT1236 E-Business Supply Chains; c) Electives totaling 24cp must be taken from: BUSM1734 Risak Analysis and Assessment; BUSM3882 Logistics Research Project (focused on a procurement and supply related topic); OMGT2145 Logistics in Practice (focused on a procurement and supply related topic); BUSM4483 Postgraduate Business Internship (12cp)(focused on procurement and supply); or BUSM4609 Postgraduate Business Internship (24cp)(focused on procurement and supply).
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Affiliate
- Graduates may be eligible for membership category: Full (MCIPS)
Visit the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply website
Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates under 30 years of age eligible for membership category: Future Leader
- Graduates 30 years of age or older eligible for membership category: Individual
Visit the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia website
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) (Singapore)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Professional
Visit the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society (Singapore) website
Admissions
- An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in a business (or related) discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; or
- An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline and a minimum of three years full-time equivalent management experience*; or
- The RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
* Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
2 year duration
You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in any discipline.
1.5 year duration
You must have successfully completed:
An Australian Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in Business (or a related discipline).
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An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline and a minimum of three years full-time equivalent management experience*.
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The RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
* Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
Entry requirements
To study this program 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
Advanced standing
If you have completed an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in a business (or related) discipline from a recognised tertiary institution, you will receive exemptions from the four business enabling courses.
Masters exemptions
If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications you will be eligible for exemptions as detailed in the table below.
The masters exemptions listed indicate the maximum exemptions offered, including advanced standing and courses where content matches previous study.
| Qualification level | Masters exemptions offered | Remaining program duration* |
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| Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) - any discipline and a minimum of three years full-time equivalent management experience | 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester [6 months] of full-time study) | 144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters [1.5 years] of full-time study) |
| Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) - business-related discipline | 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester [6 months] of full-time study) | 144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters [1.5 years] of full-time study) |
| Bachelor degree (Honours) (AQF level 8) - business-related discipline | 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester [6 months] of full-time study) | 144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters [1.5 years] of full-time study) |
| Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) - in the same discipline | Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters [1 year] of full-time study) | 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters [1 year] of full-time study) |
| Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) - in the same discipline | Up to 120 credit points (equivalent to two-and-a-half semesters [1.5 years] of full-time study) | Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters [1 year] of full-time study) |
| Master degree (AQF level 9) - business-related discipline | Up to 120 credit points (equivalent to two-and-a-half semesters [1.5 years] of full-time study) | Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters [1 year] of full time study) |
* Duration indicated is the normal study duration; for some programs spring and summer semesters may be offered, reducing the study time.
If you have a major in a non-business discipline and do meet meet the management experience requirement, you will begin your studies at graduate certificate level. The graduate certificate provides an entry pathway that considers non-managerial work experience and tertiary studies other than in a business-related discipline.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management you will be admitted to the Master program, which requires the successful completion of further courses.
Credit
You may also be eligible for further credit. Learn more about eligibility for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Exemptions from this program will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Masters exemptions
You may be eligible for advanced standing up to a maximum of 2 semesters (equivalent to 96 credits points). Eligibility for advanced standing is based on your previous studies and is assessed on a case by case basis.
Learn more about eligibility for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Fees
2020 indicative annual fees
- Full-fee places: AU$31,680*.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308* maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
*Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
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.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or the Department of Human Services for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
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 2020 is $308.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
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.
The annual tuition fee for 2020 is AU$38,400.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$77,760 (full 2 year program plan MC198P15).
For students who meet the entry requirements for the 1.5 years program (program plan MC198EXE15), the total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$58,080.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, you will be offered a place in the full two year program.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.