master of supply chain management 2015
mbs.unimelb.edu.au/programs/management/mscm
global. business. leaders.
Master of Supply Chain Management 2015 This innovative program draws on industry expertise, emphasising a strategic approach to Supply Chain Management. The program focuses on global best practice and links supply chain with general management.
Program outline The Master of Supply Chain Management consists of 12 subjects comprising seven core subjects, three elective subjects and two capstone subjects.
The course may be completed in 1.5 years of study but may be taken over an extended time period. Who is it for? The program is designed for current and future managers and leaders working in supply chain management or related functions from a variety of sectors, including: >> Automotive / Manufacturing >> Food / Beverages >> Mining / Resources >> Retail / Wholesale >> Transport / Logistics >> Government >> Software providers Professional Accreditation This program has been accredited to MCIPS standard with The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. Following completion of the program and three years relevant work experience, graduates will be eligible to apply for MCIPS.
Career outcomes: >> Supply Chain Manager >> Procurement Manager >> General Manager >> Purchasing Manager >> Demand Analyst >> Category Manager >> Supply Planner >> Logistics Manager Assessment Assessment in core subjects includes a take home exam, an assignment and a workplace field project. All projects are applied by the participant to their real work environment to deliver immediate benefits to the organisation. Program details All core subjects are offered in intensive mode. Two subjects are taught in each intensive week. Participants can elect to complete either one or two subjects in each block.
The final capstone subject is taken over the course of a semester. Parkville campus Entry requirements: >> Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline >> At least three years of documented full time, relevant professional work experience
Marissa Brown, Master of Supply Chain Management “I find that I can relate my learnings to things I do every day. I now have a more holistic view of the supply chain and can look outside to the wider value chain and the impact my procurement decisions can make on it.
Meeting people (in the course) with a range of experience and cross industry backgrounds has significantly enhanced the learning experience and given me a wider appreciation for how the theories and principles can apply in practice. I thoroughly recommend that anyone pursuing a career in supply chain, procurement or logistics do this course. The interactive delivery method and focus on assignments which require you to apply theory into practice is extremely valuable and is far more effective than any other course or study path I have done before.” Marissa Brown, Market Sector Lead – Retail Capital Expenditure, BP Australia Pty Ltd
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate capacity to successfully undertake the program. The selection committee may conduct interviews, require submission of tests or call for referee reports. Minimum entry requirements do not guarantee entry. Fees Program length is 150 credit points (12 x 12.5 point subjects)
Local students: $3,672 per 12.5 credit point subject. International students: $4,556 per 12.5 credit point subject. Fees quoted are 2015 fees only and are subject to an annual increase. Application Deadlines Local students: 30 November for Semester 1 (February entry) 31 May for Semester 2 (July) entry International students: 31 October for Semester 1 (February entry) 30 April for Semester 2 (July) entry Apply online at:
mbs.unimelb.edu.au/study/ how-to-apply
CORE SUBJECTS Operations and General Management This subject covers the key concepts of the field of operations management, its role and contribution to supply chain management and general management. Topics include operations strategy, operations focus, orderwinners/qualifiers, operations based competitiveness, and the relationship between operational capabilities, market requirements and overall business strategy. It also includes key topics in capacity management, technology strategy, facilities location and design, process choice and quality management factors. Management of people in supply chains will be included. Foundations of Supply Chain Management Students will develop an advanced understanding of the principles, concepts and approaches employed in the management of supply chains between industrial, commercial, and government organisations. This includes the management of materials and information in supply relationships as well as cost-savings, time-to-market, new product development, and consideration of supply management in these and other strategic contexts. Strategic issues relevant to the management of supply chains are covered, including management of trading partner relationships, use of information technology, configuration of logistics networks and managing international supply chains. E-Business & Supply Chain Information The supply chain within an industry or company involves the configuration and operation of the fulfilment processes of orders placed within the operation. This subject focuses on the e-Business supply chains concepts supported by practical case studies. It examines the theoretical and practical application of the strategic, organisational, and technological dimensions of e-Business, taking in the organisation’s business strategy, technical capability and human resource function in managing the supply chain, procurement, logistics, and distribution. Decision Analysis and Project Management This subject covers key frameworks for making complex business decisions and implementing them using the philosophy and techniques of project management. It includes an in-depth study of decision trees and risk analysis, followed by decision implementation and organisation. Case studies relating to supply chain management will be used to develop applied knowledge of formulating and implementing strategy in supply chains.
Supply Chain Analysis Learn the analytical tools that can be used to solve supply chain problems, such as; location of facilities, levels of inventory, transportation networks and information exchanges. Typical examples of problems will include: designing the supply chain distribution network; planning demand and supply in a supply chain; and, planning and managing inventories in a supply chain. In the discussion of these tools, the managerial context in which they are used and the managerial levers for improvement that they support will be stressed. Procurement and Logistics This subject covers both the concepts of the procurement, logistics and distribution functions, as well as the managerial challenges faced within each area. Specific topics in procurement include: make-or-buy decision (outsourcing), supplier selection processes and criteria, supplier relationships, supplier performance evaluation, strategic cost management, product design and sourcing strategy, e-sourcing (auctions vs. relationships), negotiation, global sourcing and compliance issues. Logistics/ distribution topics include: transportation management, warehousing, materials handling, third-party logistics, forecasting and collaborative planning, global logistics and reverse logistics. Emerging Topics in SCM Emerging topics in supply chain management include sustainable economic development, innovation management in SCM, globalisation impacts on SCM, sourcing from China and India, reverse logistics capabilities and needs, climate change impacts on SCM and new internet and other technological factor applications that impact on supply chains.
CAPSTONE SUBJECTS Students must take both of these subjects. Supply Chain Strategy This subject is an integrated view of supply chain management and business competitiveness. Primarily via case studies, students will develop an understanding of key strategic supply chain concepts, such as design, operation and improvement strategies of supply chains. International case studies are used to create a world view of best practices in SCM. This includes management of risk, prices, costs and service levels in SCM. Supply Chain Management Project This subject requires you to apply the wide variety of knowledge and skills acquired during the course to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship. This subject must be taken in the final semester of study.
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS Students must complete three of the following subjects from the following Master of Enterprise subjects:
BEHAVIOUR AND LEADERSHIP IN ORGANISATIONS Learn theories of human behaviour which help meet the practical challenges of leadership in today’s organisations. Two important conceptual developments are explored; that leadership is best understood as being exercised through formal and informal social networks and that the responsibility of leadership should not be restricted to the upper echelons of management but distributed through all levels of an organisation. Offered 16-20 November 2015 (1.30-5.30pm) MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS This subject provides the core concepts of price theory, and economic policy and management for professional managers. It provides participants with the knowledge of rational micro and macro frameworks that are necessary for professional managers to be effective in decision making and resource allocation. It relates basic economic theory to organisational and market behaviours, and to business strategies. Offered 10-14 August 2015 (1.30-5.30pm) MARKETING FOR MANAGERS This subject introduces the basic conceptual frameworks of marketing, including segmentation, targeting and positioning, as well as an introduction to buyer behaviour and how customers think. Topics include the nature and importance of customer loyalty, building customer retention, customer lifetime value, managing positive customer experiences and brand management. Participants are also introduced to basic concepts in market research and marketing ethics. Offered 9-13 February 2015 (8.30am-12.30pm) FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT This subject provides the financial analysis and other methods that managers need to lead organisations, monitor and control operations and allocate resources. It also provides an understanding of specific non-financial measures and metrics associated with long-term sustainability and business success. Offered intensively 16-20 November 2015 (8.30am-12.30pm)
Core subject delivery dates 2015* Dates
Subject
Time
2 – 6 February 2015
Supply Chain Analysis
8.30am – 12.30pm
Procurement and Logistics
1.30pm – 5.30pm
Emerging Topics in Supply Chain Management
8.30am-12.30pm
Supply Chain Strategy
1.30pm-5.30pm
Operations and General Management
8.30am – 12.30pm
Foundations of Supply Chain Management
1.30pm – 5.30pm
E-Business and Supply Chain Information
8.30am – 12.30pm
Decision Analysis and Project Management
1.30pm – 5.30pm
27 April – 1 May 2015
3 – 7 August 2015
9 – 13 November 2015
Supply Chain Management Project 19 – 20 February and 4 – 5 June 8.30am – 5.30pm OR 23 – 24 July and 3 – 4 Dec 8.30am – 5.30pm This is a capstone subject and must be taken in the final semester of study.
Each subject will also require students to attend an additional two group case analysis sessions, held from 6-9pm throughout the intensive week. *Dates are correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.
Why choose Melbourne Business School? Since 1963, Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne has provided graduate management programs for global business leaders in Australia, Asia and the world. MBS is known for its practical, relevant and challenging executive experience designed to inspire leadership and career development. MBS programs are taught by academics who achieve research excellence, consult to global organisations and are active in shaping public policy. This vibrant community of scholars and business professionals provides an outstanding learning experience. The University of Melbourne is ranked No. 1 in Australia in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-2015 and is the only Australian university to rank in the Top 50 of the Business and Economics subject area in the 2014 Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Contact us Melbourne Business School The University of Melbourne 198 Berkeley Street, Parkville Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 1670 or 1800 227 117 Fax: +61 3 9349 5021 Email: mbs-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au www.mbs.unimelb.edu.au
Authorised by: Deputy Dean, Melbourne Business School Published by: Melbourne Business School Copyright: The University of Melbourne November 2014 CRICOS Provider code: 00116K Intellectual Property: For further information refer to Statutes and Regulations. Copyright: Copyright The University of Melbourne 2014.
For specific enquiries about program and subject content please contact the Program Director, Professor Danny Samson Tel: +61 3 8344 5344 Email: d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
Copyright in this publication is owned by the University and no part of it may be reproduced without the permission of the University. Disclaimer: The information in this publication was correct at the time of printing. The University of Melbourne reserves the right to make changes as appropriate. As details may change, you are encouraged to visit the University’s website or contact the University
of Melbourne Information Centre to obtain the latest information. Statement on Privacy Policy: When dealing with personal or health information about individuals, the University of Melbourne is obliged to comply with the Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Health Records Act 2001. For further information refer to the privacy policy.