About Master Of Supply Chain Management in Victoria University

Overview

Get a hands-on, world-class education in supply chain management. Benefit from industry experience and our top research centre to become a logistics professional.

Our Master of Supply Chain Management offers exceptional opportunities to gain industry knowledge and skills. Many of our lecturers are practising professionals, with current, relevant experience. You’ll also have access to a world-class research centre – the only one of its type in Australia.

You’ll study all the fundamentals of supply chain management. You’ll graduate with a well-honed skill set to support the supply chain, including:

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• supply chain and logistics management
• green logistics
• operations management.

You’ll conduct your own research in the supply-chain industry. You’ll also study units in an area of your interest from our other postgraduate programs.

A green focus for the changing industry

The market for ‘green’ procurement of goods, transport and services has grown significantly in Australia. Our masters offers a Green Logistics elective so that you’ll be ready to assess and minimise the environmental impacts of your work.

Processes behind converting raw materials, and global distribution, can have significant environmental effects. We teach you to understand the following areas:

• air quality
• noise and vibration
• environmental disasters
• global warming.

Postgraduate academic learning advice

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Careers in supply chain management

Our masters degree is focused on management and leadership roles. Career possibilities include the following:

• supply chain manager
• logistics professional
• global procurement specialist
• sourcing/distribution manager
• enterprise resource planning developer
• project leader
• transport coordinator
• warehouse supervisor
• import/export manager
• customs manager.

Salaries

The average salary for supply and distribution managers in Australia is $83,200.

Employment opportunities

You could find work managing procurement and supply chain in private business or the public sector. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies including:

• Linfox
• Toll
• ANL
• BASF
• BP.

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Entry into a masters degree requires you to have completed an undergraduate qualification that is comparable to
  an Australian bachelor degree, honours degree or graduate diploma..

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :       Overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL         :      Test score of 79. Section score no less than:Listening: 19,Speaking: 19,Reading: 18,Writing: 22
• PTE              :       Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)

Victoria University Highlights

Victoria University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The average tuition fees and other expenses at Victoria University vary depending on the course and level of study. Here is a general overview of the estimated costs for international students:

1. Tuition fees: The tuition fees for international students at Victoria University range from approximately AUD$24,000 to AUD$40,000 per year, depending on the course and level of study.

2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC varies depending on the duration of your course and your chosen provider, but it generally ranges from approximately AUD$500 to AUD$2,000 per year.

3. Accommodation: The cost of accommodation will depend on whether you choose to live on or off campus, as well as the type of accommodation you choose. On-campus accommodation ranges from approximately AUD$200 to AUD$400 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD$150 to AUD$350 per week.

4. Living expenses: The cost of living in Melbourne will depend on your lifestyle and spending habits. As a general guide, you should budget for approximately AUD$20,000 to AUD$25,000 per year to cover expenses such as food, transportation, and entertainment.

It's important to note that these are only estimates, and the actual costs may vary depending on your individual circumstances. Additionally, domestic students may have different fee structures and funding options available to them. It's recommended to check the university's website for more detailed information on tuition fees and other expenses.