Managing Sustainable Supply Chains

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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BUSI 5172
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Course ID
208413
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Adelaide City Campus West, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Claudine Soosay
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to apply a range of conceptual, analytical and research skills in the design and management of sustainable value-creating, consumer-driven businesses in a value chain. In this course, students undertake a value approach to further develop their understanding of the complexity of supply chains and how to manage them to attain sustainable competitive advantage. Through this course, students will learn to integrate sustainability principles into the core functions of value chain management, focusing on creating value for consumers while also addressing environmental, social, and economic considerations. Students are assessed through critical analysis, report and contribution. 

  • Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chains 
  • Advanced Strategies for Sustainability 
  • Contemporary Challenges and Future Directions 

Course learning outcomes

  • Articulate the foundational concepts of sustainability (e.g., triple bottom line, ESG, circular economy) and their relevance to supply chain operations
  • Apply advanced strategies and leverage technology and innovation, to enhance transparency, measurement and sustainability performance across the supply chain
  • Critically analyse the contemporary challenges in the geopolitical landscape including regulatory compliance, ethical dilemmas, and climate risks, proposing resilient and forward-thinking solutions
  • Integrate sustainability goals into supply chain decision-making and long-term plan
  • Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills through case studies and project-based assessments that address real-world sustainability issues

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 29901
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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