Master of Supply Chain Management

Prestigious and Accredited Degree: Upon completion of the program, all students will get a Master’s degree from University of Wollongong Australia, a university in the top 1% of the world universities, accord to QS World University rankings. This degree is fully accredited in the UAE by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Professional Certification:  Upon completion of the Master of Supply Chain Management program, students may be eligible to apply for a membership of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the leading global professional body working for the procurement and supply profession. The students may thus achieve the status of MCIPS. Students must study all 12 subjects in order to secure MCIPS certification. No subject exemptions are permitted.  Students can also apply for  the membership of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) after completing the program.

Doctoral Study Opportunities: Should students wish to pursue further research after completing this Master’s degree, UOW Dubai offers a PhD program in Supply Chain Management under the Faculty of Business.

The completion of the program will open up a world of global career opportunities like

• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Procurement Specialist
• Warehouse Manager
• Inventory Planning & Control Specialist
• Supply Chain Consultant
• Customs and Ports Executive

With the global nature of this degree, you will be equipped to work in any industry in private, semi private or government sector in any region of the world.

* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.

First Year – First Semester

MARK 804 – Principles of Marketing Management – 6 Credit Points

MGNT 803 – Organizational Behaviour and Management – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Second Semester

ACCY 801 – Managerial Accounting and Financial Acumen – 6 Credit Points

OPS 908 – Supply Chain Management – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Third Semester

OPS 928 – Logistics Systems and Simulation – 6 Credit Points

OPS 935 – Strategic Procurement Management – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – First Semester

OPS 950 – Quality and Continuous Improvement – 6 Credit Points

OPS 920 – Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management – 6 Credit Points

Elective 1 – Graduate Business Elective (e.g., Project Management or Business Analytics) – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Second Semester

Elective 2 – Graduate Business Elective – 6 Credit Points

OPS 999 – Supply Chain Strategy Capstone (Final Project) – 6 Credit Points

Program Overview:

Duration: 12–18 months (Full-time) or up to 24 months (Part-time, Evening Classes)

Total Program Requirements: 72 Credit Points (9 to 12 subjects depending on exemptions)

Intakes: September (Autumn), January (Winter), and April (Spring)

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Eligible graduates with a Business or Commerce background may receive exemptions for up to 3 foundation subjects.

Accelerated Completion: Students granted full foundation subject exemptions (CPL) may skip the first semester and complete the program in approximately 12 months.