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Master of Supply Chain Management
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Master of Supply Chain Management

Degree Summary
Program Outcomes
Program Structure
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Admission Requirements
Duration

18 - 24 months
10 - 12 subjects

Classes commence
  September (Autumn)
  January (Winter)
  April (Spring)
Fees*

AED 9,415.35 / USD 2,565 per subject
*VAT 5% inclusive

UAE has emerged as a key international trade hub as the country continues to offer new opportunities and facilitates the efficient flow of goods through its advanced logistics facilities, state-of-the-art ports and airport infrastructures.

The country has pioneered a global initiative called the “World Logistics Passport”, which reflects its vision to foster global trade cooperation, build a network of trading hubs and enhance trade flows.

UOWD's Master of Supply Chain Management degree in Dubai is designed to prepare students with the skills needed to manage the flow of information and materials within and between organisations both locally and globally.

The program is taught as a combination of lectures and hands-on case studies. Furthermore, students can work in our ‘Analytics Lab’ using state-of-the-art supply chain analytics software. The Program is organized around four key themes:

  • Theme 1: Foundations of Business in the Information Age 
    This incorporates subjects related to modern managerial accounting, marketing, organizational behaviour and operations management.
  • Theme 2: Supply Chain Essentials for Industry 4.0 
    This incorporates subjects covering strategic procurement, strategic spend analysis, managing large-scale projects, total quality management, and business excellence which form the nuts and bolts of supply chain management.
  • Theme 3: Future of Supply Chain Management: Using Big Data and Analytics 
    This incorporates subjects covering the application of data science and analytics technologies in the area of supply chain management, logistics systems, warehousing technologies, smart mobility as well as other advanced and emerging concepts in this area. Technological advances in the area of supply chain like blockchain and big data technologies form an integral part of this theme. 
  • Theme 4: Industry-based practicum
    This is an industry-based project where students will work on a real-life business scenario and develop or analyse a supply chain solution in a live or a stimulated environment.
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Entry Requirements

Students applying for a master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades outlined below:

 

Country Direct Admission Probationary Entry*
GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent
Conditional Entry**
GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent
Australia 65% 57% 50%
China 75% 63% 50%
Egypt 65% (Good) 57% 50% (Pass)
India 50% 45% 40%
10 Point System: 7.0/10.0 10 Point System: 6.0/10.0 10 Point System: 5.0/10.0
4 Point System: 3.0/4.0 4 Point System: 2.5/4.0 4 Point System: 2.0/4.0
Iran 14 13 12
Jordan 70% 60% 50%
Kenya 50% 45% 40%
Lebanon 11 10.5 10
Nigeria 50% 45% 40%
Pakistan 50% 45% 40%
Russia Average of 4 Average of 3.5 Average of 3
UAE 3 2.5 2
UK 2nd Class Honours with lower division (or min 50%) 45% Pass (or min 40%)
USA 3 2.5 2


* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a master's degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

 

English Language Test Entry Score
IELTS
Academic
Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
TOEFL
Internet based
79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking
TOEFL
Computer based
213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
TOEFL*
International paper based
550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
EmSAT
Achieve English
1400

Note: Students who have achieved an overall Academic IELTS score of 6, but with a minimum of 5 in reading and writing for their relevant program, may opt to take Academic Writing as an additional subject during their first semester at an additional fee of AED 1,050/USD 286. A 50% pass rate is required to clear the post enrolment condition. Alternatively, the student may opt to retake the IELTS test.

* Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Credit for Prior Learning

In some cases your prior learning may be recognised by exempting you from completing specific subjects at UOWD on the basis of work you have already completed at another recognized institution or if you have a completed a bachelor degree in a relevant area from an accredited institution. In the case of Master of Supply Chain Management, credit for prior learning may also be considered if you have a UOWD Graduate Certificate in Business.

If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system, or proof of your work experience or further training. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD's Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.

To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.

Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Supporting Documentation

The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal:

  • The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results
  • A Certificate of Completion

(If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)

  • Proof of your english language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

  • Your current resume or CV
  • A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)
  • A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

  • Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.
Attestation of Documents

Applications are required to obtain attestation / equivalency of their bachelor’s degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation / equivalency process is dependent upon whether you completed your bachelor’s degree within the UAE or outside the UAE.

If the bachelor’s degree was completed outside UAE, you must have your bachelor’s degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by:

  1. The issuing University and/or recognised authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education
  2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
  3. The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations.

Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate. Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa when applying for an Equivalency Certificate. In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If you are unable to secure the Equivalency Certificate(s) as outlined above will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the equivalency certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

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Program Structure

The maximum requirement to graduate from the Master of Supply Chain Management degree is twelve (12) subjects. However, if you have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant area or a UOWD Graduate Certificate in Business, or you have extensive professional work experience in a related area alongside a bachelor degree, you may be able to complete the program in a total of ten (10) subjects in line with UOWD’s policy on Credit for Prior Learning decided in consultation with UOWD’s Faculty of Business office prior to the beginning of the program.

Students must study all 12 subjects in order to secure MCIPS certification. No subject exemptions are permitted.

  • Business & Management Subjects

Common Business Subjects

This subject is a foundation subject and is intended for those who need to obtain some introductory understanding of the principles of accounting and financial management. No previous knowledge or experience is assumed. The subject will introduce you to the role that effective financial management makes within an organisation. The aim is to increase your proficiency in the use of the accounting data that you receive in your work environment, as well as making you aware of the basis on which key financial decisions are made. You will be introduced to the basic concepts of financial decision-making and the role of financial management in organisations. The concepts and techniques introduced are intended to assist you in the use and interpretation of accounting data and allow you to become better acquainted with the planning and controlling of resources you have at your disposal.

The subject highlights the growing importance of operations management to all types of businesses/industries. Operations management is the science and art of ensuring that goods and services are created and delivered to customers' expectations in full and on time. Additionally, it provides early insights into the content of the Master of Science reviewing areas such as Supply Chain Management, Quality Management and Project Management. This subject enhances students' fundamental knowledge and learning skills required to engage within Postgraduate learning successfully. The subject also develops students' reflective skills and ability to analyse, consolidate and synthesise complex information in problem solving and decision making.

This subject provides a comprehensive overview of management process and organisational behaviour for students to understand the foundations of management theory and the nature of human behaviour operating within organisations. The subject covers the history and contemporary analysis of management theory and concepts relating to: individual, group and organisational processes within business contexts. This subject enhances student’s fundamental knowledge and learning skills in problem solving and decision making required to successfully engage with and complete further subjects within their postgraduate management degree. This subject also develops students’ communication and teamwork skills and application of knowledge to analyse, consolidate and synthesise complex information.

The subject examines the concepts underpinning the marketing process and theories relevant to the study and practice of modern marketing science. Key concepts covered include the creation and delivery of customer value, customer retention and return on marketing investment, marketing's role in an organisation as defined by the overall strategic plan, and its integration with other functional disciplines within the organisation, elements of marketing plan, competitor analysis and strategies, marketing environment, marketing research, consumer and business buying behaviour, strategic nature of segmenting markets, targeting, and positioning brands, marketing mix decisions, and marketing ethics and social responsibility. The subject provides a foundation for the development of effective market-oriented managerial thinking, communication and team-work skills.

Core Supply Chain Management Subjects

Increasing marketplace competitiveness driven by higher productivity levels, product variety proliferation, oversupply, demanding customers and globalisation has ushered in the era of shape-up or get run over. End-to-end Supply Chain Management holds the promise of effective response to such a business environment, but only if it is understood and actually applied. This subject therefore places particular emphasis on the interfaces between the 'chain' or 'network' of enterprises engaged in moving products, services, and information, from suppliers through intermediaries to end users/consumers. The early part of the subject focuses on understanding the concepts and principles of supply chain management. Specific supply chain management topics are then reviewed giving emphasis on topics such as customer fulfilment strategies, process thinking, physical flow management, global supply chain design, cost management, alliances and outsourcing and critical supply chain measures. Channel relationships between suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors is also reviewed, particularly as leading organisations are now openly embracing more collaborative behaviour for mutual benefit. Transformational change in supply chains is studied from two perspectives, i.e., re- alignment inside the supply chain itself; and advanced forms of 'outsourcing'. Finally, people management and the building of employee capabilities are considered as well as future supply chain innovation requirements.

This subject aims to develop knowledge of various types of projects in current business organisations. The students will learn the different stages involved in the conception and implementation of projects, writing project proposals, carry out feasibility studies, organising and managing project teams, understand the role of project management in business organisations, project planning and scheduling, project finance, effective information and stakeholder management, contractual arrangements and project supervision.

The subject addresses quality management from a systems perspective. Students will discover the philosophy of modern quality management systems deployed and embraced by companies and their wider supply chain. Additionally students get to explore tools and techniques such as root cause analysis, process mapping and statistical process control to drive quality management into businesses. The course is structured around the ISO9000 Quality Management framework in order to assist student to apply quality management principles in their future careers.

Procurement is increasingly being recognised as a fundamental enabler of business strategy and a preferred method for achieving sustainable cost reduction. Controlling approximately 70-80% of all company expenditure, Procurement functions are in a critical position to influence commercial and financial success. This subject looks at the expanded responsibility of procurement and its integration with long-term strategic corporate planning. Topics include the procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory management, total cost of ownership, negotiation planning, outsourcing and globalisation, supplier selection and evaluation, risk mitigation, and e-procurement. Emerging procurement issues such as supplier innovation, sustainable procurement and ethical supply chains are examined.

Advanced Supply Chain Management Subjects

Todays business world is awash in data and increasingly data is replacing hard assets as the fulcrum for decision making. Data analysis is required to be timely and providing forward-looking guidance that yields better, more-informed decisions. Relying on traditional methods of managing the supply chain is becoming increasingly difficult, with a mix of global operating systems, pricing pressures and ever increasing customer expectations. This subject equips students with analytical tools and techniques to support forward-looking supply chain decision making. Data analytics is the science of examining raw data to help draw conclusions about information. Students will be able to verify and enhance existing operating models using quantitative techniques. The subject will cover decision analytics for supply chain problems such as planning and resource allocation, transportation, rostering and scheduling, trend analysis and forecasting, trade-off analysis, predictive modelling and systems optimisation.

The subject extends the study of Supply Chain Management from the introductory study covered in OPS908 Supply Chain Management. Students will investigate the importance of strategic alignment from an organisational strategy to marketing and finally, supply chain strategy. The concept of value streams will be explored and students will analyse, discuss and design highly competitive value streams for various contexts. Finally, the impact of latest innovation such as 3D printing and big data on value stream design will be explored.

Logistics Systems is an advanced course in logistics and supply chain management. It involves design and management of supply chain systems. It prepares students for logistics management positions in manufacturing, transportation and distribution firms. The application of analytical techniques, simulations and computer software to selected aspects of distribution management is explored in the course. Attention will be given to areas of network planning, inventory control, facility location, vehicle routing and scheduling of logistics systems. Mathematical models in these areas will be discussed in terms of their ability to represent the problem and usefulness to the managers. Cases will be used to demonstrate the nature of decision making problems managers’ face in logistics and supply chain management in contemporary business and class discussion will take place about the repercussions of alternative decisions.

Industry-based practicum

Business Research Project

 

Program Outcomes

  • Prestigious and Accredited Degree: Upon completion of the program, all students will get a Master’s degree from University of Wollongong Australia, a university in the top 1% of the world universities, accord to QS World University rankings. This degree is fully accredited in the UAE by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).  
  • Professional Certification:  Upon completion of the Master of Supply Chain Management program, students may be eligible to apply for a membership of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the leading global professional body working for the procurement and supply profession. The students may thus achieve the status of MCIPS. Students must study all 12 subjects in order to secure MCIPS certification. No subject exemptions are permitted.  Students can also apply for  the membership of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) after completing the program. 
  • Doctoral Study Opportunities: Should students wish to pursue further research after completing this Master’s degree, UOW Dubai offers a PhD program in Supply Chain Management under the Faculty of Business.

The completion of the program will open up a world of global career opportunities like

  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Logistics Manager
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Warehouse Manager
  • Inventory Planning & Control Specialist
  • Supply Chain Consultant
  • Customs and Ports Executive 

With the global nature of this degree, you will be equipped to work in any industry in private, semi private or government sector in any region of the world.

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Also, all business degrees of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.

Professional Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

AACSB

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) provides an international seal of approval for business programs that ensures the educational needs of students are met through high quality, continuous improvement and excellence in education. This globally recognised accreditation has been awarded to only the top five percent of the world’s business schools.

CIPS

CIPS

The program is accredited by the UK’s Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). UOWD students will receive free CIPS student membership and upon successful completion of their degree along with evidence of 3 years relevant work experience they may apply for MCIPS membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

CILT

CILT

The program is accredited by the UK’s Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Students will have the option to join as a Student Member of CILT, providing them with a plethora of benefits contributing to personal and professional development in order to advance into more senior leadership roles. The accreditation will also serve as a pathway to CILT Chartered Membership status.

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