Supply chain management
Supply chain management involves managing the flow of materials, information and finances as they move from supplier to manufacturer, to retailer, to the end-consumer.
Christiane Perez
Bachelor of Business Information Systems/
Bachelor of Information Technology 2012
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Undergraduate
Supply chain management deals with the purchase of raw materials, the process of manufacturing the goods, the storage of the goods, and the delivery of the goods. Operating these functions in an effective and efficient way has become critical as businesses face worldwide competition.
Supply Chain Management is offered as a major in Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce - an internationally recognised and EPAS acccredited business degree. Deakin is the only Australian university with an EPAS accredited Bachelor of Commerce.
Career Opportunities
A supply chain management major sequence can provide you with a background for a career in virtually every industry – manufacturing, service, government or retail – locally and overseas. You may work as a supply and procurement manager, distribution manager, inventory manager, import/ export goods manager, transportation manager, eBusiness or electronic trading manager, or operations manager.
Gain experience while you study
Work experience can make all the difference when you graduate and are applying for jobs. You can gain work experience and credit towards your degree with Work Integrated Learning (WIL). The Faculty of Business and Law offers several flexible WIL programs suitable for most students in all disciplines and levels including those from other faculties and universities. These include business internships, community-based volunteering, work-based learning, team-based learning and industry-based learning. Read more.
Postgraduate
Develop your knowledge of logistics and supply chain management while undertaking the Supply Chain Management specialisation as part of your Deakin MBA or one of a range of postgraduate business courses. Particular focus is given to the skills and techniques required for employment in the logistics and supply chain sectors and in senior management roles.
Career opportunities
Supply chain management is one of the largest industries in Australia and career opportunities include supply chain managers, logistics professionals, global procurement specialists, sourcing/distribution managers, enterprise resource planning developers, project leaders, transport coordinators, warehouse supervisors, import/export and customs managers.
| Undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts - Chinese/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce /Bachelor of Information Systems | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Postgraduate degrees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (International) | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Information Systems | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of International Finance | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Professional Accounting | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Administration | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Information Systems | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Information Technology/Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Information Technology/Master of Information Systems | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
Why study at Deakin?
Leading Australia with international recognition
Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce and MBA are internationally recognised and EPAS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). EPAS is an international quality benchmark for business programs worldwide. Deakin is the only Australian university with EPAS accreditation for its Bachelor of Commerce and one of only three universities with an EPAS accredited MBA.
Our courses are flexible
You can study when, where and how you like, and tailor your study around your work and lifestyle commitments. You may be able to undertake your entire course in off-campus mode, or combine on and off-campus study. Deakin's trimester system offers three study periods each year, enabling you to commence your course at different times of the year. It also enables you to speed up or slow down your study while still completing your course within the normal time frames.
Study abroad
As part of your study, you can travel to the financial capitals of the world and gain credit towards your degree. Paris, London, Dubai or Frankfurt could be on the itinerary. Visit key financial organisations such as WTO, the United Nations in Geneva, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England . Find out more.