Master of Supply Chain Management Curtin University

Overview

By taking the Master of Supply Chain Management course from Curtin University you will study the management and operation of global business, transportation, physical distribution, procurement, warehousing and inventory. You will also examine material and inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, location modelling, retailing and information system linkages for government and private industries nationally and globally. 

You will gain expert, insider knowledge from logistics professionals and undertake real-life practical assignments and case studies. Your learning will be capped off by an individual research project which you will complete under the guidance of our experienced staff. 

Key Facts

• apply logistics and supply chain knowledge, principle and practices in a business of public sector environment to ensure effective and efficient operations of an organisation, fulfil a managerial role in logistics and supply chain management within organisations; complete research work to extend supply chain knowledge.

• apply logical and analytical methods to improve logistics and supply chain processes and activities, think creatively to generate innovative solutions to logistics and supply chain problems

• use and evaluate multiple sources of information expertly to manage and improve logistics and supply chain practices and synthesise information in order to draw evidence based conclusions.

• communicate at an advanced level, using appropriate terminology, with individuals and groups in organisations and within supply chains

• expertly use new and existing technologies relevant to logistics and supply chain management

• take responsibility for own learning and maintaining currency as part of professional development to maximise career progression and advancement throughout the working life.

Careers

• Commodities manager

• Logistics manager

• Supply chain planner

• Strategic sourcing manager

Industries

• Logistics

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Oil and gas exploration

• Planning and operations