Supply chains are not only core to customer satisfaction and organisational success, they are also changing rapidly and being transformed by data and technology.

This is why Swinburne’s Master of Supply Chain Innovation is co-created and co-delivered with industry partners such as CEVA Logistics, IBM, Tableau, Vative.

Whether your career is just beginning or you’re a mid-level professional wanting to advance into a more senior leadership role, this master degree will prepare you to drive business change by designing innovative supply chains that competitors are yet to dream of.

 

Advance your knowledge in the theory and best practice of logistics and supply chain management, apply decision-making methodologies, and analyse business models. Add to this an understanding of how to harness the power of data analytics and revolutionary technology, like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

 

Experienced professionals will challenge you with real problems. They’ll act as client and mentor while you devise potential solutions in applied projects and case histories.

 

You’ll also gain valuable external accreditations, such as the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and the GS1 Academic Certificate.

 

Choose a specialisation or electives to delve more deeply into an area of interest.

 

Careers in supply chain, procurement and logistics are highly skilled and expecting strong future growth*. Graduate prepared, with the skills and knowledge to lead innovation and change in this exciting global industry.

 

Swinburne’s Master of Supply Chain Innovation is endorsed by The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Supply Chain Innovation students must complete 16 (or equivalent) units (200 credit points) comprising:

• 4 foundation units (50 credit points)
• 8 core units (100 credit points)
• 4 units comprising one specialisation or 4 elective units (50 credit points)

Students with a previous relevant qualification from a recognised institution and/or relevant work experience may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation units or core units. If found eligible, students may be able to complete a total of 100cps (8 units) or 150cps (12 units). Please refer to the course entry requirements for more information. Exemptions for the core units will only be evaluated and awarded at the discretion of the Course Director and Post Graduate Director.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Supply Chain Innovation is 100 credit points (normally 8 units). The exception to this rule is for students entering with a Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain Innovation who may be granted up to 125 credit points of advanced standing (normally ten units).