Masters (Coursework)
With global supply chains evolving and expanding constantly, the understanding of how to develop and implement sustainable, effective, and efficient logistics and supply chain management strategies is key to the success of businesses in many industries. The Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for people who seek professional careers in logistics and supply chain management that are in high demand globally in different industries.
This degree will prepare you with the knowledge of theories, concepts, principles and practice in logistics and supply chain management to make informed decisions in a real-world global context. It also develops graduates' skills such as business analytics and optimisation to develop solutions for a range of complex issues faced by businesses and enhance their logistics and supply chain performance.
The two-year master course is a nested program that includes entry and exist awards for the Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The pathway courses provide you with the flexibility and choice to match you employment prospects and career/learning progression with your personal goals and circumstances.
The duration of the program will depend on your background (see Course Structure tab). Holders of a cognate undergraduate degree or two years work experience are eligible for advanced standing (i.e. normally 4 x transition units included in the course) reducing the course duration and number of units required to be completed.
A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management
Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
The duration of the program will depend on your background (see Course Structure tab). Holders of a cognate undergraduate degree or two year work experience are eligible for advanced standing (i.e. normally 1 semester of credit) and hence, a reduced duration (1.5 years).
A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management
Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
The maritime and logistics industries underpin international business and world trade. They are a key element in sustainable development, and are tightly interconnected with human society: physically, socially and economically.
As such, it is critical that they are managed by highly trained individuals and teams who can lead the development, implementation and control of sound contemporary management practices.
Our Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management courses prepare students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprises, industry organisations and governments. As a graduate of this program, you can be confident that the skills, knowledge and networks you've acquired through study will allow you to succeed in a diverse range of areas: commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, exporting and importing, logistics and supply chains, and other elements of international business.
Employment outlook for maritime professionals is growing, with skilled graduates in global demand.
^ Job Outlook, Australian Government
^^ Naval Shipbuilding College, Australian Government
The Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MGlobLogSCM) includes the following options:
A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
All students will have the flexibility of developing their research training through either a dissertation or an Industry project.
If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here - this helps you plan what units to enrol in and when.
Students in this course may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of:
Cognate disciplines for the Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management are maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management, or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management.