C04324v5 Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management

Award(s): Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (MStratSCM)
CRICOS code: 084678C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

This course is tailored for professionals across all business sectors seeking to enhance their expertise in supply chain management. Opt for this course to master the complexities of global supply chains, procurement, operations, and logistics, and to navigate the challenges of risk and disruption with agility. Distinguished by its integration of the latest tools, techniques, and management strategies, this course stands out for its research-oriented content and strong industry connections, providing practical insights and real-world experience.

Students acquire advanced skills in planning and managing intricate business operations, leveraging disruptive technologies and data analytics to drive efficiency and innovation. Expect an interactive learning experience, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, facilitated by industry experts. This top-ranked course, recognised as the leading program in Australia, equips them with the competencies to excel in strategic supply chain management.

Course aims

The course provides professionals with advanced value chain management skills and the knowledge to enhance their understanding of the nature, context and contribution of the operations management, supply chain management, procurement and logistics functions at a professional level to facilitate gaining competitive advantage. This course provides practical and relevant industry experience through the use of research-focused content, industry-based assessment tasks, simulation techniques and engagement with the industry.

Career options

Career options include positions in operations and quality management, inventory management,service and network management, supply chain management, risk management, logistics management, data analytics, and strategic procurement in any business sector.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Develop and justify innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs within a strategic supply chain management context
2.1	Communicate information clearly and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Work effectively in teams and with supply chain stakeholders to deliver negotiated project outcomes
3.1	Implement and critically evaluate decisions to create positive outcomes for society and the environment as strategic supply chain managers
4.1	Integrate advanced knowledge of complex strategic supply chain management concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice in operations and supply chain management
5.1	Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

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

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07129 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management or C11199 Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management (C11199), or the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management (C07129). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate, or satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Diploma, allows students to articulate into the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (C04324).

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study.

Note: Students who wish to apply for MCIPS accreditation cannot get recognition of prior learning for any of the subjects.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising seven core subjects (42 credit points), three electives subjects (18 credit points), and one Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91786 Core Subjects (SSCM)		60cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
Total		72cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session.

Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21741 Operations and Quality Management		6cp
21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring session
21963 Supply Chain Technology Management		6cp
21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics		6cp
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
21877 Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management		6cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics		6cp
21963 Supply Chain Technology Management		6cp
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21741 Operations and Quality Management		6cp
21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management		6cp
21877 Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring session
Select 12 credit points of options		12cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management (C11199), the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management (C07129), and the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited to MCIPS standards by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Following the completion of the course and three years' of relevant work experience, graduates are eligible to apply for MCIPS. Students who wish to apply for MCIPS must meet the following conditions:

Students must complete the following two electives as part of the options list:
- 21946 Supply Chain Management Analytics
- 77942 Legal Aspects of Contract Administration
For the Industry Research Project (21890) or the Internship Experience (26799) subjects, students must complete their project/assessments tasks on a procurement and supply chain-related topic, and
Students must pass all subjects, with no credit given for any form of advanced standing, credit transfer, exemption or condonement.

More information is available from CIPS website.

CIPS offers complimentary student memberships to those undertaking an accredited program, for its duration whilst studying this program. Students are encouraged to avail student membership and enrol immediately as they start this program.

For queries related to CIPS accreditation, contact Dr Maruf Chowdhury, program director of Strategic Supply Chain Management Programs.