The capital of the Australian state of Victoria, Melbourne is also the most populous city of that state. Comprising a metropolitan area of 31 municipalities, it is also the second most populous city of the nation. Recently recognized as a UNESCO City of Literature and a global centre for street art, live music and theatre, Melbourne is also a leading financial centre in the Asia-Pacific region. It has a temperate oceanic climate characterized by warm to hot summers and mild winters. Some of the attractions in this city include Queen Victoria Market, Royal Botanic Gardens, Finders Street Railway Station, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Yarra River.
RMIT University was established in 1887 in Melbourne as Working Men’s College, primarily as a night school to offer classes in art, science and technology to the working class population at that point of time. The institute’s name was officially changed to Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in 1960. It became a public university by act of the Victorian Government and changed its name to RMIT University. With a student strength of 87000, it is the largest dual-sector education provider in the country. The institute specialises in practical, industry-based learning designed to give you the skills and direct experience that make you stand out in the eyes of prospective employers. This course equips students for success through practical training, global study opportunities and innovative courses delivered by experts at the top of their fields. RMIT University has forged academic partnerships with reputed institutions globally in countries like Singapore, China, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands to name a few countries.
The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management course offered by the School of Business of this institution is of 2 years duration but can be fast-tracked and completed in 1.5 years. The course is delivered by means of lectures, class and group discussions, problem-based seminars and project work on-site case investigations. Candidates learn alongside recent graduates and current practitioners from Australia and overseas. This diversity provides opportunities to form dynamic study groups and establish networks beyond the classroom that will benefit them throughout their career. This program is certified by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) and satisfies the accreditation requirements for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Some of the subjects taught as a part of this course are
Supply Chain Principles, Business Project Management, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Modelling & Design, Business and Government in the Global Context, Accounting for Management Decisions, Supply Chain Sustainability and eBusiness Supply Chains.
The classes for this course are conducted at the below venue.
RMIT University
124 La Trobe Street,
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Students interested in pursuing this course can look up the link https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/postgraduate-study/masters-by-coursework/master-of-supply-chain-and-logistics-management-mc198 for more details like admission requirements and procedure, course fees, full list of subjects taught, accommodation options etc.
This program prepares candidates to manage the creation and implementation of efficient and sustainable strategies over the logistics life cycle across the entire supply chain. Candidates also develop strategic management competencies and advance their careers in business and government organisations, locally, nationally and internationally.