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Swinburne University of Technology

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Bachelor of Business With a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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With a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, you'll be the driving force behind the success of every business.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov

About this course

With a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, you'll be the driving force behind the success of every business.

Whether you want to work for a powerful multinational corporation, or a local business, your knowledge of logistics and supply chain management will be highly regarded by employers.

You'll learn how to manage the flow of goods and resources in a global marketplace, develop project management and negotiation skills, and plan the handling, storage, and distribution of products. Taught by skilled professionals, you'll learn key business tips throughout your degree and graduate ready to step into the workplace with confidence.

The Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, and is a part of the five per cent of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB.

What you'll learn:
  • Management: Find out how to identify and solve logistical problems through effective management systems.
  • Procurement: Learn about the purchase process and how to make buying decisions, including maintaining relationships with suppliers and the supplier selection process.
  • Global Logistics: Discover how the logistics and supply chain industry functions in a global marketplace and how this relates to improving profits sustainably.
  • Operations Management: Learn how to manage operations at every level of the supply chain.
  • Understanding Risk: Explore popular practices and develop strategies to manage and minimise risk.

Entry requirements

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

Operations Manager

Take a lead role in the management of producing goods and services. Oversee the distribution of products and find areas of improvement to strengthen business operations.

Logistics Manager

Create a smooth flow of operations. In this role, you'll oversee the distribution and transport of goods for organisations. You'll schedule, plan and liaise with clients and suppliers.

Inventory Controller

Manage inventory and stock for a variety of industries. You'll coordinate logistics, manage supply chain data and play a key role in the distribution of goods.

Demand Planner

You'll be responsible for forecasting demand and ensuring your clients and companies are aware of it. You'll be an expert at understanding the market and making organisational plans.

Supply Chain Manager

Play a key role in maintaining the relationship between vendors, distributors and suppliers. You'll ensure that supply meets demand and take part in purchasing and planning decisions.

Replenishment Analyst

You'll assist a department or company by ensuring they have enough product to meet customer demand. You'll anticipate the changing needs of the customer, the availability of materials and work to maximise profit levels.

Logistics Analyst

Make exciting changes and recommendations to the broader supply chain. You'll analyse current processes in order to make recommendations and work to make improvements to operations.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Swinburne University of Technology.
83.3%
Overall satisfaction
82.5%
Skill scale
65%
Teaching scale
77.9%
Employed full-time
$65.6k
Average salary