C04325v5 Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension)

Award(s): Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (MStratSCM)
CRICOS code: 082831D
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus

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

Overview

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.

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.

Career options

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

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Apply advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to develop creative solutions that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs, and meet challenges in strategic supply chain management
2.1	Communicate information clearly and fluently to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes
3.1	Critically evaluate and apply principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as strategic supply chain managers
4.1	Synthesize advanced knowledge of complex strategic supply chain management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills to lead professional practice in operations and supply chain management

Admission 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.

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 (Extension) 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 (Extension) (C04325).

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 two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

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).

Course completion requirements

STM91785 Core Subjects (SSCM Extension)		84cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
Total		96cp

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
37345 Quantitative Management Practice		6cp
Spring session
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21963 Supply Chain Technology Management		6cp
21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics		6cp
22787 Business Project Management		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21946 Supply Chain Management Analytics		6cp
21877 Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management		6cp
49001 Judgment and Decision Making		6cp
77942 Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration		6cp
Spring session
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
21948 Advanced Quality Management		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
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
22787 Business Project Management		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21741 Operations and Quality Management		6cp
21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management		6cp
37345 Quantitative Management Practice		6cp
77942 Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration		6cp
Spring session
21948 Advanced Quality Management		6cp
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
49001 Judgment and Decision Making		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
21877 Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management		6cp
21946 Supply Chain Management Analytics		6cp
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 (Extension).

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:

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.

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 Sanjoy Paul, program director of Strategic Supply Chain Management Programs