About MBA - Master Of Business Administration International (supply Chain And Logistics Management Specialisation) in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

The Masters by coursework develops and educates highly skilled global managers and leaders who can contribute to organizations in an effective and responsible manner.

In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build organizational capability by creating a climate and culture conducive to innovation and advancement. The course provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organizations. It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Supply Chain and Logistics Management Specialisation

Provides students with the opportunity to add specialist supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution, operations and production management skills to those acquired from their degree.

Students are provided with an understanding of the principles and practice of strategic and operational supply chain and logistics management in an increasingly challenging global economy. It is designed to develop the competencies required for effective decision-making in contemporary supply chain and logistics management environments.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills appropriate to supply chain and logistics management maintaining respect for culturally diverse working teams.
• Demonstrate mastery of a global body of knowledge and practice in supply chain and logistics management, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
• Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.

Employment Opportunities

This specialisation will broaden students employment opportunities within the airlines, agriculture, automotive, government, military, mining, manufacturing and resources sectors. It is suitable for people who are seeking a career as an operations, logistics or supply chain practitioner; those already working in a related industry seeking more career options; people with a passion or talent for solving real industrial issues; students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities

Possible future job titles

Supply chain analyst, international logistics manager, inventory control manager, logistics manager, logistics services salesperson, materials manager, procurement manager, purchasing manager, supply chain manager, transportation manager, vendor-managed inventory coordinator, warehouse/distribution operations manager.

Other specialisations you can study in this course:

• Cyber Security Studies
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Environmental Management Specialisation
• Finance
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Marketing
• Professional Internship
• Project Management

All applicants are required to have a minimum of three years appropriate and/or relevant supervisory or managerial experience if applying with a Bachelor degree. Alternatively applicants can apply with a Graduate Certificate of Business or a Graduate Diploma of Business, with equivalents considered.

English Minimum Requirements

Academic IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0

TOEFL: Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses

University of Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced): Post-2015: An overall score of 176, with no individual band less than 169

Other: Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

• English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
• Senior High school report
• Academic transcript
• Work experience
• Resume
• English language proficiency
• Interview
• Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)