Master of Supply Chain Management
Study supply chain management at master’s degree level and develop the skills for a career in this growing profession. Suitable for students with any bachelor’s degree.
A thorough knowledge and global understanding of supply chain logistics is key for navigating economies today – and instrumental to a business’ success. The Master of Supply Chain Management equips you with the skills to critically assess, plan, design, manage and innovate supply chain operations.
AUT's integrated approach encourages advanced problem-solving and meaningful contribution to supply chain management. Our modern, sustainable perspective prepares you to keep up with a changing world. Get ready to revolutionise the industry with more efficient, dynamic and responsible supply chain management practices.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Business Postgraduate Professional programme guide [PDF, 111.4 KB]
Start date: 2023
- Download our Prospectus [PDF, 9.9 MB]
- Entry requirements
- What you study
- Career opportunities
- Professional accreditation
- Related programmes
Minimum entry requirements
- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Contact us to find out more
Email mbaandpm@aut.ac.nz
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 6855
You must successfully complete 180 points, made up of professional knowledge and skills courses (135 points) and an applied project in supply chain management (30 points) and an applied business and communications skills course (15 points).
You can choose how many courses you take to fit around work demands and personal commitments, provided you complete the qualification within four years. You can continue working full-time while completing your Master of Supply Chain Management part-time.
Complete the following courses*
- ACCT868 Accounting for Financial and Managerial Decision Making
- BSYS841 Operations & Supply Chain Management
- BSYS842 Digital Business
- BSYS860 Logistics Management
- BSYS861 Procurement and Supply Management
- BSYS862 Supply Chain Design
- BSYS864 Supply Chain Analytics: Discovering and Interpreting Data
- BSYS995 Applied Supply Chain Management Project
- BUSS901 Applied Business Research and Communication Skills
Choose 15 points from MGMT861, MGMT862, MGMT863*
*Not all courses listed above may be offered in 2022.
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Supply Chain Management are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
- Logistics manger
- Procurement/purchasing manager
- Forecasting manager
- Ports manager
- Warehouse/distribution manager
- Transportation manager
- Supply chain analyst/manager
AUT has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), to accredit the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM).
Students who successfully complete the required courses will meet the academic requirements to apply for the professional accreditation.
Check the CIPS website below for more information about the benefits of their professional membership.
Other professional programmes
Pathway to a PhD
High-achieving professional master’s degree students with at least an A- grade average over the 120 points in level 8 professional master’s degree courses can qualify to apply to the Doctor of Philosophy by completing the Master of Business with a B+ grade average or higher. You'll receive 60 points of credit towards the Master of Business, and will need to complete another 120 points.
27 Feb 2023
24 Oct 2023
$19,224
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 180-point programme in 2022. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, fees may vary from those stated.
- The MBA and Professional Masters programmes are 180 points, with start dates throughout the year. Total programme fees will therefore depend on course selection and start dates.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more
$49,950 (fee for 180 points)
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 180 points in 2022. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, fees may vary from those stated.
- The MBA and Professional Masters programmes are 180 points, with start dates throughout the year. Total programme fees will therefore depend on course selection and start dates.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.