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Bachelor of Business – Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Make a lasting impact to the challenges of the future.

  • Work with real businesses on live projects
  • Learn logistics and supply chain strategies for a worldwide marketplace
  • Gain valuable insights from industry experts
  • From operations to humanitarian logistics
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Undergraduate

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3 years full-time

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Mar, Jul, Nov

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24

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$2,174*

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OVERVIEW

Make a difference.

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.

The Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & Supply Chain Management 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.

What you’ll learn

  • Management: Master the art of solving logistical problems with smart management systems that drive results.
  • Procurement: Learn how to make key purchasing decisions and build strong, lasting supplier relationships.
  • Global Logistics: Get hands-on knowledge of how logistics and supply chains operate on a global scale, and how to boost profits while staying sustainable.
  • Operations Management: Understand the ins and outs of managing operations across every level of the supply chain, from start to finish.
  • Understanding Risk: Develop strategies to identify, manage, and minimise risk, ensuring smooth operations no matter what challenges arise.

Professional accreditations

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‘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.’

Corey, Swinburne Online graduate

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There's an expected increase of 9.6% for supply, distribution and procurement managers in the next 5 years. (SEEK 2026)

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Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.

‘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.’

Corey, Swinburne Online graduate

9.6% ▴

There's an expected increase of 9.6% for supply, distribution and procurement managers in the next 5 years. (SEEK 2026)

Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.

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Structure

Your course breakdown:

To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & Supply Chain Management you must complete 24 units in total made up of:

  • 7 Core Business Units
  • 8 Logistics & Supply Chain Management Major Units
  • 8 Elective Units
  • 1 Core Business Practice Unit

Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods (13 weeks per Teaching Period). You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference.

What you'll study:

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

Business Digitalisation

Marketing and the Consumer Experience

Business Consulting Project

Planning for Career Success

Sustainable Business Practice

Logistics & Supply Chain Management major units are designed to dive into practical, future-focused study:

Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact

Operations Management

Procurement Management

Big Data Management

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems

Transportation Management

Understanding Risk 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:

Planning for Career Success

Law of Commerce

Management Accounting and Business Intelligence

Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:

  • Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to logistics and supply chain management and apply those principles in a range of practices
  • Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
  • Formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
  • Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
  • Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
  • Build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
  • Work collaboratively in diverse groups

Course Rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & Supply Chain Management students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

  • Seven [7] core business fundamental units (87.5 credit points)
  • One [1] business practice core units (12.5 credit points)
  • Eight [8] units of study from the Logistics and Supply Chain Management discipline major (100 credit points)
  • Eight [8] elective units of study (100 credit points)

Volume of Learning

The Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & 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 & Supply Chain Management is typically 3 years.

Entry Requirements

Entry Criteria

Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:

  • A completed or partially completed tertiary qualification (e.g. relevant Certificate IVs, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, incomplete or complete Bachelor’s degree); or
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience; or
  • Recent Year 12 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent completion, with the required English study score.

Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & Supply Chain Management? Get in touch with our course consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.

This is assessed on a case by case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.

To learn more and explore your potential credit for prior learning, get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss your options!

Need more info?

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.

Fees & Scholarship

  • The estimated unit fee is $2,174*.
  • There are 24 units in this course, each unit is worth 12.5 credit points.

*Note: Unit fees may change each year.

There are several ways to help manage your course fees:

  • Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): Available to Australian Citizens and eligible Permanent Residents, and this will help reduce your course fees.
  • HECS – HELP Loans: Available to Australian Citizens, which will help you defer your fees.
  • Learn more about HELP Loans

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.

  • University-funded scholarships
  • Government-funded scholarships
  • Private scholarships and prizes

Scholarships are available for both new and current students.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarships

There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.

How it works:
1. Check eligibility
2. Gather the relevant documentation
3. Produce a personal statement
4. Obtain your references
5. Apply online here

Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.

Credit for prior study:

  • Good news—if you’re awarded academic credit for prior study, your course fees could be lower! This means a cheaper degree!

Services & amenities fee:

  • Unit Selection: The fees may vary based on the units you choose to study.
  • Credit for Prior Learning: If you receive academic credit for previous studies, this may reduce the number of units you need to complete and, in turn, affect your overall fees.
  • Domestic students also contribute to an annual student services and amenities fee. Visit Student Services and Amenities Fees for more information.

For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with our Course Consultant team today!

Career Outcomes

Succeed with confidence, no matter where you choose to go.

A Swinburne Online Bachelor of Business – Logistics & Supply Chain Management can help you pursue the following careers (average annual salaries via Seek):

$110,000 to $130,000 Average Salary

Develop and implement strategies, manage resources, and lead teams to achieve organisational goals. This involves everything from planning and coordinating production or service delivery to managing budgets, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

Develop and implement strategies, manage resources, and lead teams to achieve organisational goals. This involves everything from planning and coordinating production or service delivery to managing budgets, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

$95,000 to $115,000 Average Salary

Oversee the storage and distribution of goods, ensuring smooth and efficient supply chain operations. Plan, direct, and coordinate logistics activities, manage staff, and optimise processes to minimise costs and meet customer demands.

Oversee the storage and distribution of goods, ensuring smooth and efficient supply chain operations. Plan, direct, and coordinate logistics activities, manage staff, and optimise processes to minimise costs and meet customer demands.

$75,000 to $90,000 Average Salary

Maintaining accurate stock records, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient inventory management practices within a business. This role involves overseeing the receipt, storage, and issuance of goods, monitoring stock levels, and conducting regular audits to maintain accuracy.

Maintaining accurate stock records, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient inventory management practices within a business. This role involves overseeing the receipt, storage, and issuance of goods, monitoring stock levels, and conducting regular audits to maintain accuracy.

$130,000 to $150,000 Average Salary

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.

$125,000 to $145,000 Average Salary

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.

$60,000 to $70,000 Average Salary

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.

$90,000 to $110,000 Average Salary

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.

Your future is our priority.

The Bachelor of Business with a major in Logistics & 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.

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Here's how we help you get career-ready:

  • Practical, hands-on learning: Develop practical strategies to solve real-world problems using industry-standard software like Tableau, Microsoft Project and SAP, getting used to your future day-to-day.
  • Learn from industry experts: you’ll learn from professionals and expert guest speakers who have worked in global supply chains, business operations, and logistics management.
  • Connect with leading organisations: get networking opportunities, industry insights and potential pathways to employment through student membership to the Australasian Supply Chain Institute, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Online Study

An online study experience designed for you

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.

Your online study journey

 

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Here’s what you can expect

  • Personalise your study journey with full-time or part-time options—100% online, no travel needed.
  • Start when it suits you with multiple intake dates.
  • Study on your terms, balancing life, family, and work—anytime, anywhere.
  • Stay connected with students and industry experts through discussion boards and virtual classrooms.
  • Get support 7 days a week for general help whenever you need it.
  • Learn with confidence with dedicated online tutors for each unit, ready to answer all your academic questions.

 

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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!

FLEXIBLE STUDY AT SWINBURNE ONLINE

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Your Online Campus: The Student Hub

  • 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!
  • Find everything you need to manage your studies and university services.
  • Stay connected and empowered throughout your learning journey all from one easy to use location.
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Dedicated student support

You are supported at every stage of your journey with Swinburne Online, from enrolment and your first day through to graduation. Our dedicated teams are here to help you stay on track, feel confident, and succeed in your studies.

Support tailored to you:

    • Our Student Advisors are your go to guides, available 7 days a week to support you with course planning, technical support, and other any questions you may have along the way.
    • Our Online Learning Advisors (OLAs) will support you in every unit with unit information, learning materials, assessments, and referencing.
    • Our Student Coaches will help you build motivation, set goals, and develop effective study habits so you can stay focused and succeed.

With ongoing access to support, tools, and resources, you are never studying alone with Swinburne Online.

Indigenous Student Services

Access opportunities. Get tailored support with your studies. Thrive as an Indigenous student with the team at the Moondani Toombadool Centre.

Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People. Established in 2018, the Moondani Toombadool Centre (MTC) handles all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters at Swinburne. This includes governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture and engagement. Student services include but are not limited to:

    • Dedicated student support services
    • Indigenous Academic Support Program (IASP)
    • Cultural and engagement programs
    • Networking opportunities, career support and much more

Learn more about units, fees, entry criteria, career outcomes and more.

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The Swinburne Online-SEEK connection

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.