This course has been designed for professional logistics specialists who are looking to advance their career.

You will study the management and operation of global business, transportation, physical distribution, procurement, warehousing and inventory. You will also examine material and inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, location modelling, retailing and information system linkages for government and private industries nationally and globally. 

You will gain expert, insider knowledge from logistics professionals and undertake real-life practical assignments and case studies. Your learning will be capped off by an individual research project which you will complete under the guidance of our experienced staff. 

Note: This major differs from the Master of Commerce (Supply Chain Management), which is tailored towards graduates without supply chain management experience and is six months longer in full-time duration.

Why study

• Formal procurement training will provide you with the expertise to be a successful purchasing and procurement specialist.
• Curtin is the only Western Australian university to provide formal qualifications in procurement.
• This is a new field of study with significant job opportunities as companies increasingly understand the substantial costs savings that are possible through application of appropriate procurement strategies and processes.

Graduates generally find employment in management roles within private and public organisations, utilising logistics and supply chain management.