Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management)

Supply chain management is concerned with the entire lifecycle of a product or service, from before it is made, to how it is disposed of, and how it moves between each stage. As well as goods and services, supply chain managers analyze and manage information from the suppliers, through intermediaries, to the customer'and their customers, if your client is a business.

It includes managing technical processes: both within the firm between functions such as procurement, manufacturing and marketing; and between organizations such as manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers.

This degree

After a common first year in business, you can major in Supply Chain Management from your second year. You will gain an overall understanding of supply chain structures and develop an understanding of procurement and inventory management models, the role of enabling technologies within the supply chain, and performance measurements techniques.

Career opportunities include planning and inventory manager, purchasing manager, supply planner, transport manager, logistics manager, and purchasing officer. You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you've learned up to that point in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship that provides work-integrated learning.

What you will study

You will learn the principles and tools associated with operations management and continuous quality improvement. You will also gain an understanding of total supply chain management, systems thinking and simulation and strategic management.

Additional Information:

First and second-year subjects can also be completed at the following locations:

• UOW Batemans Bay - UAC 753604

• UOW Bega - UAC 753605

• UOW Shoalhaven - UAC 753603

• UOW Southern Highlands - UAC 753606

• UOW Southern Sydney - UAC 753607

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

The Faculty of Business is a signatory to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), a global initiative of the United Nations. The PRME endorses institutions that champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership.

Why choose this course

UOW Business students experience a modern curriculum that doesn’t merely teach business theory but applies it to everyday business contexts. We develop professionals, managers and business leaders with critical thinking skills who will succeed in their chosen fields.

You have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections that will help launch your career, including the opportunity to participate in our Business Internship program, which could see you being partnered with industry leaders such as Commonwealth Bank, Cancer Council, World Vision Australia and Gazal.

The Faculty of Business is a signatory to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), a global initiative of the United Nations. The PRME endorses institutions that champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership.

Career opportunities

• Auditor

• Banker

• Analyst

• Financial controller

• Accountant

• Policy advisor

• Business adviser

• OHS officer

• HR manager consultant

• Stockbroker

• Insurance broker

• Fund manager

• Exporter/Importer

• Public relations coordinator

• Market researcher

• Advertising executive

• Brand/product manager

• Event manager