Bachelor of Business with a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UndergraduateSWI-BLS-DEG2025
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Drive business success across the entire supply chain
Get to know the process of logistics from a global perspective. Cover core business units and specialist topics including procurement and operations management. You’ll be work-ready with industry-relevant skills including project management and risk.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Business with a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
About this degree
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.
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
- Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to logistics and supply chain management and apply those principles in a range of practices.
- Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgments on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts.
- Formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line.
- Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas.
- Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.
- Build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.
- Work collaboratively in diverse groups.
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.
Recommended study pattern
A total of 24 units are taken to complete the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, including five core business fundamental units, three core practice business units, eight logistics and supply chain management major units and eight electives.
Core Business Fundamentalunits
Financial Information for Decision-Making (ACC10007)
Economics for Business Decision-Making (ECO10005)
Business Digitalisation (INF10024)
Contemporary Management Principles (MGT10001)
Marketing and the Consumer Experience (MKT10009)
Core Practice Business units
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice (COM10011)
Business Consulting Project (BUS30032)
And a choice of one unit from:
Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
Sustainable Business Practice (BUS30031)
Professional Internship – Business (BUS20009)
Ethics of Innovation (MGT10010)
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Major units
Operations Management (SCM20001)
Procurement Management (SCM20002)
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM20003)
Transportation Management (SCM30001)
Understanding Risk Management (SCM30002)
Recommended electives
Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
Law of Commerce (LAW20019)
Management Accounting for Planning and Control (ACC20007)
Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact (BUS10014)
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
- Eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
- Eight [8] units of study from the Logistics and Supply Chain Management discipline major (100 credit points)
- Eight [8] units of study (100 credit points) comprising of electives.
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Indicative first year fee
$16,992
Indicative total fee $50,976
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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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.
Diploma entry pathways
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and provides advanced standing to the second.
Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree but in most instances you may receive up to 8 unit credits.
Our Course Consultants will step you through the process of entry and credit using previous study.
2022 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 60
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
VCE prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL).
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.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for credit.
Applicants who have completed a Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit of up to 8 units; the equivalent of a third of the course. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.
Career opportunities
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.
Professional recognition
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.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers | Over $120K | Up 12.6% |