MASTER OF

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Awarded by Southern Cross University (SCU) , Australia (CRICOS: 01241G, 03135E)

& Accredited with The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport

§ Dynamic, contemporary Australian university with a proud reputation for its quality teaching & strength in research achievements.

§ Established under its own Act of Parliament & is a full member of the more than 500 institution-strong global Association of Commonwealth Universities.

§ Has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia & 80 countries around the world.

§ Has developed industry partnerships & strong links with business as well as the professions to provide a practical emphasis & a rigorous appreciation of theory.

Course Objectives

This unique Master’s degree for leaders in the global business of supply chain management aims to meet the education needs of participants who wish to advance their careers in supply chain management, encompassing the specialised areas in purchasing, logistics and distribution, and of employers who wish to access professional upgrading for their executive workforce.

Course Structure

The Master of Supply Chain Management, accredited with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, is offered as a 24-month part-time course and to be delivered in Trimester Study Mode. The course will be delivered in mixed external/ online mode augmented by intensive weekend workshops. The course will embody development and supply to participants of directed study guides accompanied by readings and other reference materials, online materials and interaction, workshops, directed use of the internet and work-based projects.

Upon successful completion of the Master’s Degree, 180 Competency Merit Points (CMPs) will be awarded, and graduates shall have advanced standing for the designated SIPMM Competency Awards as either the Accredited Practitioner or Certified Practitioner.

Applicants prior to admission to candidature who obtained equivalent qualifications may be considered for advanced standing on a case-by-case basis by the University.  To be awarded the Master of Supply Chain Management, students must complete a total of 12 units. Graduates of SCU BBA (specialising in Purchasing & Logistics Management) need to undertake only 8 units.

Listing of Subjects for the Master’s Degree Course

PART A

Global Purchasing Management

Integrated Logistics Management

International Contract Management

Strategic Management

Supply Network Strategy

Research Project (2 units equivalent)

Qualitative Research Methods OR Quantitative Research Methods (to select one)

PART B

Strategic Knowledge Management

Plus 3 elective units of your choice from an extensive schedule of available units offered by

Southern Cross University (SCU). Please contact SIPMM for the schedule of available units.

Commencement Dates

§ TBA

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For further enquiries, please contact SIPMM Course Management Office (phone: 65-6273-4172

or fax: 65-6274-1132) or email us at: info@sipmm.org.sg.