Postgraduate study in Operations and Supply Chain Management

What can you study in Operations and Supply Chain Management?

Completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce in Operations and Supply Chain Management will further develop your understanding of:

  • Business logistics
  • Business process design
  • E-business and supply chains
  • Operations management
  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Quality management
You can also specialise in Supply Chain Management within the Master of Business Analytics. Specialisation courses in this programme include:
 
  • Supply Chain Optimisation
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Consultancy Practice
  • Supply Chain Analytics Industry Project
 
To discuss the study option that best meets your goals, please contact your nearest Student Hub.

Courses

You can study Operations and Supply Chain Management at postgraduate level in the Business School. Courses taught at postgraduate level include:

Postgraduate Operations and Supply Chain Management courses  

Entry requirements and prerequisites

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce (180 points)

An applicant must have: a) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol, or have equivalent prior study; or b) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol.

Prerequisites for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce (180 points)

A major in Operations and Supply Chain Management and STATS 208 or STATS 255 or BUSAN 200 or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department.

Master of Commerce (120 points)

An applicant intending to complete must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce from this University in the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

Programme structure

View the University 2025 Calendar for detailed programme structure here: programme regulations

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - page 267
  • Master of Commerce - page 278

You can also view the programme requirement details on Student Services Online if you are active in a programme.

Where can postgraduate study in Operations and Supply Chain Management take you?

Postgraduate study in Operations and Supply Chain Management will develop your understanding of the design, management and improvement of processes, systems and networks for use within and between organisations.

Relevant roles include:

  • Business Process Engineer
  • Change Manager
  • ERP Consultant
  • Operations Analyst/Consultant/Manager
  • Production And Scheduling Planner/Manager
  • Quality Manager
  • Supply Chain Consultant

Further study option

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available as a further study option for the MCom and BCom(Hons).

Scholarships and awards

Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.

Help and advice

For general student enquiries, please contact the Student Hubs.

To contact a postgraduate adviser or the subject convenor, visit Key contacts.