Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension)
Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension)
The course offers a comprehensive and holistic set of skills in the strategic and tactical aspects of operations, logistics, procurement and supply chain management. Students emerge from the course with contemporary and relevant knowledge that allows them to manage complex business operations that may extend globally. This enables students to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course offers a comprehensive and holistic set of skills in the strategic and tactical aspects of operations, logistics, procurement and supply chain management. Students emerge from the course with contemporary and relevant knowledge that allows them to manage complex business operations that may extend globally.
This enables students to address the ever-growing interest among business managers and academics in supply chains, the emergence of advanced service economies, connected information systems including disruptive technologies, cloud computing and data analytics, new management practices and approaches, and the pressure of global competition.
The Extension course with additional subject choices provides the opportunity to specialise more deeply in the core strategic and tactical aspects of network and logistics network design, as well as the systematic application of improvement methodology within operations, procurement and supply chain processes which help reduce variability and uncertainty through the supply chain, enabling better control of product and service qualities. All subjects have research-focused content and assessment tasks and are well-connected to industry partners for real industry experience. The course is well-recognised and ranked #1 in Australia for Supply Chain Management QS Business Master’s Rankings 2023.
Course aims
The course provides professionals with advanced and specialised value chain management skills and the knowledge to enhance their understanding of the nature and contribution of the operations management, supply chain management and procurement functions at a professional level. Through practical and relevant industry experiences, including simulation tools and techniques used in this course, students are armed with capabilities that make them successful.
Course structure
Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising fourteen core subjects (84 credit points), and one Industry Research Project or Internship Experience subject (12 credit points).
Careers
Career options include positions in operations and quality management, service and network management, supply chain management, risk and complexity management, and strategic procurement in any business sector.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
