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Learning Mode
Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Sept, Nov
Start Dates
24
Total Units
$2,124*
Fee Per Unit
Logistics and supply chain management is one of the most sought-after skills in today’s global economy. Whether you’re eyeing a position at a massive multinational or a local startup, your expertise will make you indispensable.
This course is designed to teach you how to manage the movement of goods and resources, develop strong project management and negotiation skills, and master the strategies behind product handling, storage, and distribution.
With industry-driven projects, expert insights, and hands-on learning, you’ll graduate with the confidence and practical knowledge needed to hit the ground running in the workforce. Plus, the industry consulting project with real clients like Acrodyne, Build Pass, and Inception Point will give you real-world experience that employers love.
‘The online flexibility has been a game changer for me. I have no idea where I would be without the ability to study when and how I need to. I have taken my work interstate, overseas, anywhere you can think of.’
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Job growth for supply, distribution and procurement managers in the next 5 years.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business – Logistics & Supply Chain Management you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods (14 weeks per Teaching Period). You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference.
These are foundational units in major business study areas:
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice
Financial Information for Decision-Making
Economics for Business Decision-Making
Contemporary Management Principles
Logistics & Supply Chain Management major units are designed to dive into practical, future-focused study:
Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Tailor your course to suit your strengths, interests, and career goals by choosing elective units — free-choice units that can be from any discipline. Here’s what our Swinburne Online academic staff recommend for this course:
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
Course Rules
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
Volume of Learning
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). In each year eight (8) units normally constitute a full time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is typically 3 years.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied or gained experience in a related area, you may be able to get advanced standing (credit) for your previous work.
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied or gained experience in a related area, you may be able to get advanced standing (credit) for your previous work.
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Good news — if you’re awarded credit for prior study, your course fees could be lower! This means a cheaper degree!
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
A Swinburne Online Bachelor of Business – Logistics & Supply Chain Management can help you pursue the following careers (average annual salaries via Seek):
Take a lead role in the management of producing goods and services. Oversee the distribution of products and find areas of improvement to strengthen business operations.
Take a lead role in the management of producing goods and services. Oversee the distribution of products and find areas of improvement to strengthen business operations.
Create a smooth flow of operations by overseeing the distribution and transport of goods for organisations. You’ll schedule, plan and liaise with clients and suppliers.
Create a smooth flow of operations by overseeing the distribution and transport of goods for organisations. You’ll schedule, plan and liaise with clients and suppliers.
Manage inventory and stock for a variety of industries. You’ll coordinate logistics, manage supply chain data and play a key role in the distribution of goods.
Manage inventory and stock for a variety of industries. You’ll coordinate logistics, manage supply chain data and play a key role in the distribution of goods.
Take responsibility for forecasting demand and ensuring your clients and companies are aware of it. You’ll be an expert at understanding the market and making organisational plans.
Take responsibility for forecasting demand and ensuring your clients and companies are aware of it. You’ll be an expert at understanding the market and making organisational plans.
Play a key role in maintaining the relationship between vendors, distributors and suppliers. You’ll ensure that supply meets demand and take part in purchasing and planning decisions.
Play a key role in maintaining the relationship between vendors, distributors and suppliers. You’ll ensure that supply meets demand and take part in purchasing and planning decisions.
Assist a department or company by ensuring they have enough product to meet customer demand. You’ll anticipate the changing needs of the customer, the availability of materials and work to maximise profit levels.
Assist a department or company by ensuring they have enough product to meet customer demand. You’ll anticipate the changing needs of the customer, the availability of materials and work to maximise profit levels.
Make exciting changes and recommendations to the broader supply chain. You’ll analyse current processes in order to make recommendations and work to make improvements to operations.
Make exciting changes and recommendations to the broader supply chain. You’ll analyse current processes in order to make recommendations and work to make improvements to operations.
The Bachelor of Business – Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed to get you job-ready before you graduate, with real-world industry connections built right into the course.
Our degree is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, given to only 5% of business schools worldwide. Alumni are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace—whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
The Student Hub is your one-stop online university campus where you’ll have access to course management tools, technical support, library resources, and more!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
