Master of Business by Research in Supply Chain and Logistics
A research-focused master’s programme combining advanced business analytics with supply chain and logistics innovation.
Best for:Best for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related fields who have completed substantial research coursework and seek to specialise in supply chain and logistics through independent research.
Overview
This Master of Business by Research programme at RMIT University offers students the opportunity to conduct independent research in supply chain and logistics. Designed for graduates with a strong academic background, it allows candidates to pursue either a project-based or thesis-based approach. The programme emphasizes critical analysis, knowledge synthesis, and effective communication of research findings. It is ideal for those aiming to advance their expertise in business, management, and logistics through rigorous scholarly inquiry. Applicants must demonstrate prior research experience and academic excellence to qualify.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in supply chain and logistics, guided by academic supervisors.
- Develop advanced analytical skills to critically assess business and logistics challenges.
- Synthesise knowledge from diverse academic and industry sources to inform research outcomes.
- Communicate research findings effectively through written reports, presentations, or publications.
- Complete a substantial research project or thesis under faculty supervision.
- Engage with industry partners or real-world case studies to contextualise research.
Requirements
Degree required: A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields), awarded with honours. The degree must include a research component comprising a thesis, research projects, or research methodology courses constituting at least 25% of a full-time academic year. Applicants must have achieved at least a credit average in their final year. Alternatively, evidence of equivalent academic qualifications or research experience that demonstrates potential for independent research.
Degree offered: Master of Business by Research
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic research).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic excellence with a credit average or higher in prior studies.
- Experience with research methodologies, including thesis writing or research projects.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applicable to business and logistics.
- Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate findings clearly.
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with honours or equivalent qualifications.
- Research component in prior degree must constitute at least 25% of full-time study.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
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Applicants must submit an online application through RMIT’s research programme portal. Required documents typically include a CV, academic transcripts, a research proposal, and letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested based on the programme’s specific requirements.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts (bachelor’s degree and any higher qualifications)
- Research proposal outlining the intended project or thesis topic
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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