Logistic and supply chain professionals manage the supply of goods and services from the supplier through to the customer in the fastest, safest and most cost-effective way possible.

Studying this major prepares you for employment in transport, purchasing, distribution, manufacturing and retail.

You’ll learn foundations and techniques of supply chain management, purchasing, procurement and systems analysis and design. You’ll also gain experience in project management and operations management, and look at a range of issues applicable to strategic procurement, such as competitive conduct, strategy, logistics and management.

This major sits within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Commerce.

Recommended double majors:

• Management
• Marketing

Why study

• Curtin is the only Western Australian university to provide an undergraduate qualification in logistics.
• You can get involved in the Global Student Challenge, an international competition that will prepare you for work in supply chain management.
• This field of study has significant job opportunities. Companies now increasingly understand the substantial costs savings that are possible through applying logistics and supply chain strategies and processes.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has partnered with Curtin to offer internships to students who have completed 200 credits or more of their commerce degree. These internships will give you credit towards your degree, increase your industry experience and put you in direct contact with leading professionals.

Careers

• Importer or Exporter
• Inventory and supply officer
• Logistics coordinator
• Operations manager
• Procurement officer
• Supply chain analyst
• Transport administrator

Industries

• Banking
• Brokerage
• Consultancy
• Government
• Private business
• Resources