| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-29 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Supply Chain Management from Victoria University is an innovative program that provides a holistic approach to industry practices. It focuses on strategies underpinning the global supply chain and develops real-world experience through internships and industry visits. The program specializes in global procurement and operations management, green logistics, and supply chain strategies in a global context.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
- Master of Supply Chain Management from Victoria University.
- Innovative program that takes a holistic approach to hands-on industry practices.
- Focuses on strategies that underpin the global supply chain.
- Designed for professionals in the field of operations, procurement, warehousing, global trade, and transport.
Objectives:
- Develop real-world experience through internships and industry visits.
- Teach students how to plan, source, and deliver goods in an optimized way using SAP-SCM and SAP-PP (production and planning) software.
Program Description:
- Develops skills and expertise in complex and current supply-chain models, concepts, and strategies.
- Specializes in the following areas:
- Global procurement and operations management
- Green logistics and supply chain strategies in a global context
Outline:
Program Content:
- Global procurement
- Operations management
- Green logistics
- Supply chain strategies
- Data analysis and visualization
- Business analytics and visualization
- International supply chain structure
- Supply chain and logistics management
- Planning and control through ERP systems
- Strategic management and business policy
- Business ethics and sustainability
- Applied business project (capstone)
Structure:
- 192 credit points consisting of:
- 48 credit points business core units
- 96 credit points professional core units
- 12 credit points Business Ethics and Sustainability
- 12 credit points Applied Business Project (Capstone)
- 24 credit points elective units
Course Schedule:
- Semester 1: 4 units
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Workshop-style classes
- Problem-based learning
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Group projects
Faculty:
- Experienced industry professionals and academics
Unique Approaches:
- VU Block Model®: Students complete two units over 8 weeks (full-time) or one unit over 8 weeks (part-time).
- Strong emphasis on practical skills and real-world problem-solving.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Supply chain management
- Logistics coordination
- Global procurement
- Sourcing/distribution management
- Transport coordination
- Warehouse supervision
- Import/export and customs management
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units. Special entry programs If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily. Learn more about special admission programs
