Why Study / Key Benefits

• Combines supply chain management, innovation and business information systems in one postgraduate qualification.
• Develops the ability to engage critically with business and supply-chain issues.
• Builds an entrepreneurial mindset and ethical mindset.
• Develops awareness of local and international supply-chain environments.
• The International Business specialisation provides opportunities for international work experience through an internship or business innovation study tour in Europe, America or Asia.
• The programme is designed to help students develop leadership and management skills relevant to complex and changing business environments.
• Swinburne identifies industry connections with organisations including CEVA Logistics, GS1 Australia, IBM and Tableau.
• The Master of Supply Chain Innovation has AACSB professional accreditation.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme is structured around foundation subjects, core subjects and the chosen specialisation.

Foundation units:

• Business Information Systems – INF60007 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Sustainability and Social Impact – MGT60042 – 12.5 credit points
• Future Management Skills – MGT60043 – 12.5 credit points
• Operations Management – SCM60001 – 12.5 credit points

Core units include:

• Supply Chain Innovation Project – SCM80002 – 12.5 credit points
• Governing Technology for Business Environments – INF80042 – 12.5 credit points
• Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design – ENT60009 – 12.5 credit points
• Six Sigma Lean Green Belt – SCM60002 – 12.5 credit points
• Supply Chain Management – SCM60003 – 12.5 credit points
• Logistics Management – SCM60004 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Analytics and Visualisation – INF70008 – 12.5 credit points
• Project Management for Innovative Outcomes – PRM60002 – 12.5 credit points.

International Business specialisation units include:

• Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour – BUS70013 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Innovation in America Study Tour – BUS70014 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour – BUS70015 – 12.5 credit points
• Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion – HRM70012 – 12.5 credit points
• International Trade and Investment – INB60003
• Global Business Cultures: Advanced Theories and Practices – INB60004
• International Internship – MFP80002
• International Internship – Extended – MFP80004
• Supply Chain Management – SCM60003 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Internship Project – BUS80027 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Internship Project Extended – BUS80028 – 25 credit points.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Supply Chain Innovation currently offers the following specialisation areas:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Financial Technologies
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Project Management
• Research
• Social Impact. 

Programme Highlights

• 200 credit points.
• Standard 2-year full-time duration.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• CRICOS code 102654B.
• Two current 2027 intakes.
• International Business specialisation.
• International study-tour opportunities in Europe, America and Asia.
• International internship opportunities.
• Supply chain management and logistics training.
• Business information systems and technology content.
• Operations management and sustainability.
• Six Sigma Lean Green Belt content.
• Business analytics and visualisation.
• Project management.
• AACSB accreditation.
• Industry links including CEVA Logistics, GS1 Australia, IBM and Tableau. 

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies career roles such as:

• Supply chain manager
• Procurement manager
• Logistics manager
• Six Sigma Green Belt-related roles.

The International Business specialisation can additionally develop skills relevant to:

• International business operations
• International trade and investment
• Global business management
• International supply-chain activities
• Business development
• Cross-cultural management
• International project and internship environments.

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa is generally the Student visa (subclass 500).

For this course, the key visa requirements include:

• Enrolment in a full-time CRICOS-registered course.
• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Having sufficient funds for the proposed stay where evidence is required.
• Providing the documents identified by the Department of Home Affairs' current Document Checklist Tool.