Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Supply Chain Innovation specialising in Entrepreneurship combines supply chain management, innovation and business information systems. The programme is designed to help students improve contemporary supply chains, respond to changing industry needs and develop capabilities relevant to strategic management.

The Entrepreneurship specialisation focuses on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills required to transform ideas into sustainable and viable realities. Swinburne states that the specialisation develops capabilities for leading and innovating in high-growth environments, including startups and established organisations.

Key benefits include:

• Critical and analytical thinking
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Ethical mindset
• Understanding of local and international supply-chain environments
• Supply-chain, procurement and logistics knowledge
• Innovation and startup development skills
• Leadership and management capabilities
• Exposure to business information systems and technology
• Opportunities to apply learning through supply-chain innovation projects.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme consists of foundation units, core supply-chain/innovation units and Entrepreneurship specialisation units.

Foundation units

• Business Information Systems — INF60007
• Business Sustainability and Social Impact — MGT60042
• Future Management Skills — MGT60043
• Operations Management — SCM60001

These provide foundations in business systems, sustainability, management and operations.

Core units

The course structure includes:

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

Entrepreneurship specialisation

For the Entrepreneurship specialisation, students complete ENT60009 as a core unit and select three additional units from the following four specialisation units:

• Future-Fit Innovation — ENT60011
• Startup Foundry — ENT70020
• Responsible Entrepreneurship and Leadership — ENT60012
• Show Me The Money: Fundamentals of Funding Startups — ENT70021

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Supply Chain Innovation provides specialisation options including:

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

Programme Highlights

• 2-year standard master's programme.
• 200 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• CRICOS code 102654B.
• Combination of supply chain management, innovation and business information systems.
• Entrepreneurship specialisation focused on innovation, startups, leadership and growth.
• Four Entrepreneurship specialisation units from which students select three, with ENT60009 completed as a core unit.
• Supply Chain Innovation Project at master's level.
• Six Sigma Lean Green Belt included within the core curriculum.
• Professional/industry connections including AACSB, GS1 Australia, CEVA Logistics, IBM, Tableau and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
• AACSB accreditation is associated with the Master of Supply Chain Innovation.
• Advanced-standing pathways can potentially reduce the standard duration to 1 or 1.5 years, subject to assessment.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies the following career examples for graduates:

• Supply chain manager
• Procurement manager
• Logistics manager
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified professional.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The current course page provides 2027 entry information.
• Semester 1, 2027 starts on 1 March 2027.
• Semester 2, 2027 starts on 2 August 2027.
• Application deadlines are 24 February 2027 and 28 July 2027 respectively.
• International Student visa holders in Australia must study full-time and on campus.
• Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning are assessed case-by-case.
• The maximum academic credit normally available is 100 credit points, although students entering with a Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain Innovation may be eligible for up to 125 credit points of advanced standing.
• Relevant work experience used for admission must be supported by appropriate documentation.
• Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an offer.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this programme in Australia generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

The Department of Home Affairs currently states that Student visa applicants must, among other requirements:

• Apply online.
• Be enrolled in a full-time CRICOS-registered course.
• Provide a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an applicable exemption applies.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meet applicable health and character requirements.
• Meet financial-capacity requirements where evidence is required.
• Sign the Australian Values Statement if aged 18 or over.