BMS(Hons) - Supply Chain Management as a major
Major
Gain the strategic insights and leadership qualities to help companies achieve global success with New Zealand’s first truly international business degree.
Supply Chain Management gives you the skills to make companies more efficient, competitive and responsive to customers' needs. Learn how to take raw goods and turn them into products that reach customers.
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Key information
| Entry Requirements: | University Entrance, or its equivalent, or on a case-by-case basis. Note: To be admitted into year 3 of the BMS(Hons), students must achieve a grade point average of 6 or better (B+) in their first two years of study. See 'Entry requirements' below. |
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| Years: | 4 |
| Points: | 480 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $7,103 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $32,725 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Undergraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Supply chain manager
- Supply chain systems manager
- E-commerce manager
- International logistics manager
- Logistics architect
- Procurement manager
- Operations manager
- Warehouse manager
Degree Planner
Degree planner — BMS(Hons) in Supply Chain Management
Year 1
100 Level
One of Business Fundamentals
100 Level
One of Business Fundamentals
100 Level
One of Business Fundamentals
100 Level
One of Business Fundamentals
100 Level
Elective or Minor
100 Level
Elective or Minor
Year 2
Any Level*
Management Paper
200 Level
Elective or Minor
200 Level
Elective or Minor
Year 3
Work-Integrated Learning: WSOMM396/399
200 Level
Elective or Minor
200 Level
Elective or Minor
Year 4
DIGIB303 or DIGIB304
500 Level
Work-Integrated Learning
200* or 300* Level
Elective or Minor
300 Level
Elective or Minor
- Major
- Field
- Elective
Required papers
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Business Fundamentals papers:
- ACCTN101 Accounting for Management
- ECONS101 Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy
- FINAN101 Introduction to Finance
- MRKTG101 Fundamentals of Successful Marketing
- STMGT101 Introduction to Management
Work-Integrated Learning papers:
300-Level papers:
- DIGIB303 Managing Digital Business Transformation
- DIGIB304 Digital Business Enterprise Implementation
*BMS(Hons) completion requirements:
- No more than 9 100-Level papers may be included in your degree.
- No more than 10 200-Level papers may be included in your degree.
- You must complete at least five papers at 300 Level.
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Papers
Papers available within Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management gives you the skills to help companies become more efficient, competitive and responsive to customers' needs through agile supply chains, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and logistics processes. Learn how to take raw goods and turn them into products that reach customers at the right time.
Supply Chain Management is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus) and the Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Supply Chain Management may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Supply Chain Management as a single major for the BBus and BMS(Hons), students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Supply Chain Management, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, SCMGT200, SCMGT202, SCMGT203, DIGIB303, DIGIB304, SCMGT303 and SCMGT304. BBus and BMS(Hons) students may count one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399 in place of DIGIB303 or DIGIB304.
To complete Supply Chain Management as part of a double major for the BBus, BMS(Hons) or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Supply Chain Management, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, SCMGT200, SCMGT202, SCMGT203, SCMGT303, SCMGT304 and either DIGIB303 or DIGIB304.
To complete a minor in Supply Chain Management, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for Supply Chain Management, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete MGSYS101.
NOTES:
[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGIB101 | The World of Digital Business | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton Waikato College) & 23VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the ever-evolving field of digital business. | |||
| MGSYS101 | Digital Business and Supply Chain Management | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton), 23A (Hamilton Waikato College), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton), 23VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 23X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper explores the dual concepts of digital business and supply chain management. The interactive lectures help in developing critical thinking skills and highlight many topical case studies. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMGT200 | Business Logistics | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) & 23VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| Logistics is critical to the success of organisations and their ability to deliver their products to the right place at the right time. This paper covers fundamental areas of logistics. | |||
| SCMGT202 | Global Supply Chains | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) & 23VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| New Zealand's distance from its primary markets makes the study of global supply chains vital. This paper provides a thorough understanding of supply chain management in a globalised context. | |||
| SCMGT203 | Operations Management | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) & 23VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| In today's competitive environment, customer satisfaction and profitability depend on operational excellence. This paper covers fundamental concepts, issues, practices and decision-making tools related to manufacturing and service processes. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGIB303 | Managing Digital Business Transformation | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on the management of digital business transformation. This paper has been designed to help future managers deliver business value by being informed participants and leaders in digital business transformation. | |||
| DIGIB304 | Digital Business Enterprise Implementation | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| The implementation of large-scale enterprise software systems is covered through lectures and hands-on practicals using SAP software. Software acquisition, project management and change management are presented. | |||
| SCMGT303 | Supply Chain Management | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Every company is part of a supply network for producing products and services that satisfy customer needs. This paper introduces critical concepts of supply chain management. | |||
| SCMGT304 | Ports and Shipping | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Ports and shipping are critical to the movement of freight from/to New Zealand and globally. This paper covers fundamental concepts, issues and practices related to ports and shipping operations. | |||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMGT562 | Managing Transport and Storage | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Logistics plays a key role in the success of many organisations and their ability to get their products to the right place at the right time and at an acceptable cost. This paper covers three areas of logistics operations (transport, storage and procurement) and takes a practical and integrated approach to this multi-dimensional fi... | |||
| SCMGT563 | Managing Manufacturing and Service Operations | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| In today's competitive environment, customer satisfaction and profitability are heavily dependent on operational excellence. This paper provides a comprehensive framework for addressing operational issues and covers fundamental concepts, practices and decision-making tools related to both manufacturing and service operations. | |||
| SCMGT564 | Value-added Supply Networks | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Every company is part of a network that aims to produce products and services designed to satisfy customer needs. This paper expands on concepts of supply chain management with an emphasis on the purchasing, logistics and distribution functions. | |||
| SCMGT565 | Managing Ports and Shipping Operations | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Ports and shipping are essential to the movement of freight from/to New Zealand and globally. This paper covers critical concepts, issues and practices related to ports and shipping operations. | |||
| SCMGT566 | Supply Chain Resilience | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Supply chain resilience has become a prevelant topic in industry and policy-making circles. This paper examines the mechanisms mitigating the negative impact of disruptive events on supply chan operations. | |||
| SCMGT577 | E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains | 30.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Agility is at the cutting edge of supply chain management and is a leading strategy for competing in today's highly competitive global marketplace; and successful agile supply chains are critically dependent on e-business strategies and systems. This paper is based on foundational and current readings in supply chain strategies inc... | |||
| SCMGT591 | Supply Chain Management Dissertation | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| SCMGT592 | Supply Chain Management Dissertation | 60.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| SCMGT593 | Supply Chain Management Thesis | 90.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| SCMGT594 | Supply Chain Management Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
800 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMGT800 | Supply Chain Management MPhil Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMGT900 | Supply Chain Management PhD Thesis | 120.0 | 23I (Hamilton), 23J (Hamilton), 23K (Hamilton), 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga) |
| No description available. | |||
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Contacts
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Phone: +64 838 4303
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
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