Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management

What you will study

The course requires completion of 72 credit points in strategic supply chain management and related management studies, including a research project or internship component.

Core subjects

The published compulsory subjects include:

• Business and Social Impact
• Operations and Quality Management
• Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Managing Staff and Volunteers
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Supply Chain Technology Management
• Supply Chain Management Analytics

Additional subjects

Complete the remaining approved management subjects and options required for the qualification.

Capstone

Complete one of the following:

• Industry Research Project
• Internship Experience

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management, applicants must meet the following requirement:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).

Applicants who do not meet this requirement may consider the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management or Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management, subject to their admission requirements.

Supporting documentation

Applicants may need to provide:

• Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
• Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
• Additional documentation requested during the application assessment.

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
• TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
• UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
• Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning based on relevant previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies, subject to UTS assessment and approval.

Subject exemptions

• A maximum of six subject exemptions may be granted, equivalent to 36 credit points.
• Up to four compulsory subjects may be approved for exemption based on relevant previous undergraduate study.
• Previous postgraduate studies may also be considered, subject to the overall exemption limit and applicable course requirements.

Professional recognition conditions

Students intending to apply for Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) recognition must complete the qualification without recognition of prior learning, credit transfer, subject exemptions or other forms of advanced standing.

The published MCIPS requirements also include:

• Completion of Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration.
• Completion of the research project or internship assessments on a procurement and supply chain-related topic.
• Successful completion of all subjects without exemptions.
• At least three years of relevant professional work experience before applying for MCIPS recognition.

Articulation and further study

The Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management forms part of an articulated postgraduate pathway involving:

• Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management

Recognition of prior learning is assessed individually. Approval is not guaranteed.

Learning outcomes

The course develops capabilities in:

• Analysing supply chain operations and organisational performance.
• Applying strategic procurement and sustainable management principles.
• Evaluating supply chain risks and operational disruptions.
• Using data analytics and emerging technologies to inform management decisions.
• Managing complex supply networks and organisational resources.
• Applying professional knowledge through an industry research project or internship experience.

Career outcomes

Career pathways may include:

• Operations Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Quality Manager
• Inventory Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Distribution Manager
• Data Analyst
• Procurement Manager
• Demand Planner

Career opportunities depend on previous qualifications, professional experience and employer requirements.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

• Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,088
• Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $40,660
• Indicative total course fee in 2027: $61,803

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.