Major overview
Logistics and supply chain professionals manage the transfer of goods and services from suppliers to customers. They are also pivotal to navigating network disruptions, implementing sustainable practices, and adopting new technologies for improved efficiency and resilience.
In this major, you’ll learn how to manage the flow of goods and services from supplier to customer, safely and efficiently.
Globally, the demand for professionals with expertise in logistics and supply chain management is high, with opportunities to work internationally for multinational corporations and logistics firms. You could also increase your career options with study in a complementary area. For example, expertise in automation, blockchain technologies and big data is increasingly desired in supply chain management.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Globally, the demand for experts in logistics and supply chain management is high, with opportunities to work internationally for multinational corporations and logistics firms. In Australia, purchasing and supply logistics jobs are expected to grow by more than 11% by 2035.¹
What jobs can a Logistics and Supply Chain Management major lead to?
- Logistics coordinator/manager
- Supply chain analyst
- Procurement manager/consultant
- Purchasing officer/manager
- Inventory manager
- Transport manager
What jobs can a Logistics and Supply Chain Management double major lead to?
- Art gallery procurement manager (with Fine Art)
- Global supply chain manager (with International Business)
- Import/export manager (with International Business)
- Operations manager (with Management)
- Organisational development specialist (with Human Resource Management)
- Product manager (with Marketing)
- Supply chain financial analyst (with Finance)
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
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Hear from our students
"During my course, I was able to take part in a range of hands-on learning opportunities such as in-class supply chain simulations, a business-specific study tour to Dubai and an internship within the resources sector. The Curtin campus is a fantastic environment to study in."
Rogan Pringle
Bachelor of Commerce (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this major, you will learn the foundations and techniques of supply chain management, purchasing and procurement, and systems analysis and design.
You’ll gain experience in project and operations management, and study procurement issues – such as competitive conduct – and sustainable practices that reduce the environmental impacts of supply chain processes.
Supply chain digitalisation and demand planning are increasingly important in this industry, and this course gives you expertise in both areas. You’ll also use simulation technologies to develop skills in supply chain optimisation. You can increase your expertise and career options by completing specialisations in automation, blockchain technologies or big data.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Study combinations
You can study this major under the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major)
- Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)
Your choice of parent degree can influence the type of career you might have.
Our Commerce degree also offers additional opportunities to customise your course by offering specialisations as well as majors.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
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