Master of Supply Chain Management

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