Master of Supply Chain Innovation (Advanced)

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

MA-SCIADV, 095828C

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Aug, Sep

Domestic Fees

$31,920 per year / $63,840 total

International Fees

$37,480 per year

About this course

The Master of Supply Chain Innovation (Advanced) uniquely combines key elements of supply chain management, innovation, and business information systems to enable graduates to think outside the box in today's supply chains - and equip them for the changing needs of the industry. It includes innovative thinking, supply chain management, logistics, lean thinking, big data and business information systems, has a strong focus on business improvement, and is designed to equip students with the capacity to think more innovatively about supply networks

This advanced program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain specialised supply chain knowledge through research. In the research component, students have the opportunity to apply and extend the knowledge gained throughout their studies by understanding and applying the research process. This option is intended for students who want to focus on a particular area of their career or consultancy, or as preparation for their PhD.

The Master of Supply Chain Innovation (Advanced) forms the final stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation (GC-SCI)
Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain Innovation (GD-SCI) ^
Master of Supply Chain Innovation (MA-SCI) or
Master of Supply Chain Innovation (Advanced) (MA-SCIADV)

^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain Innovation but it is available as an exit award.

This course is for working professionals. That's why we offer it in Intensive Mode. It's an efficient and faster way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on your professional and personal life. Units (subjects) are either delivered after work hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, and run throughout the year in six week teaching periods instead of the usual 12 week semesters. This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Supply Chain Innovation (Advanced), students must complete 200 credit points comprising of:

9 core units (112.5 credit points)
7 elective units (87.5 credit points)

OR

9 core units (112.5 credit points)
2 research options (37.5 credit points)
4 elective units (50 credit points)

Students can only take out one masters level award from a nested suite of postgraduate courses.Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Supply Chain Innovation is 75 credit points (normally six units)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

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