Master of Sustainment Management (Canberra)
- Commencing Terms
- Semester 1 & 2
- Duration
- 1 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Online
- Campus
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Canberra
- Codes
- Program code 8566
- CRICOS code -
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $40,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $40,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $48,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $49,000*
Fees
Fees
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Fully online
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AACSB accredited
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One year program
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
The Master of Sustainment Management at UNSW Canberra provides advanced expertise in managing the planning, acquisition and sustainment of complex military technology systems. You’ll develop the technical and managerial skills to ensure long-term operational effectiveness by linking strategy, operations and execution.
Offered by the UNSW Canberra School of Business in partnership with the School of Engineering and Information Technology, this program gives you access to leading academics and industry experts. The School of Business is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, a recognition held by only 5% of business programs globally.
Key features
Interdisciplinary learning
Benefit from a curriculum that bridges business and engineering, giving you a unique blend of strategic and technical knowledge. This interdisciplinary approach prepares you to tackle advanced challenges in the defence sector.
Comprehensive, in-demand expertise
Learn to manage the entire life cycle of military technology, from acquisition to sustainment. This program covers both the technical and managerial aspects of ensuring long-term performance and reliability in complex defence systems.
Flexible learning and support
With a mix of online and intensive delivery modes, you can balance your professional commitments with your studies. This flexible format allows you to continue your career while gaining critical skills in sustainment management.
Why study at UNSW Canberra?
Close ties to industry
Located in the heart of Australia’s Defence sector, UNSW Canberra offers unrivalled access to industry professionals and government agencies. You’ll gain valuable insights and networking opportunities within the defence community.
Leading business education
The UNSW Canberra School of Business is accredited by AACSB, a distinction achieved by only 5% of business schools worldwide. This guarantees you’re receiving a world-class education that meets the highest international standards.
Tailored for Defence professionals
This program is designed with Defence professionals in mind, focusing on the unique challenges of military technology sustainment. Whether you’re already in the sector or looking to enter, this degree provides specialised skills that are directly applicable to defence roles.
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Entry requirements
Program structure
The Master of Sustainment Management allows students to develop a comprehensive knowledge of sustainment management essentials, from strategic and change management to strategic procurement and outsourcing. The program also allows students to pursue their interests through their choice of prescribed electives, covering areas such as business law, space operations and explosive ordnance technology.
The program is offered fully online and can be completed in one year with full-time study.
Full program structure
This program contains a total of 48 units of credit (UOC) and can be completed in one year of full-time study. Students will complete:
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- Strategic Management
- Change Management
- Logistics Management
- Strategic Procurement and Outsourcing
- Asset Management
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- Strategic Human Resources
- Accounting for Management Decisions
- Business Law
- Public Service Implementation
- Public Service Performance and Evaluation
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- The Business of Managing Projects
- Humanitarian Logistics
- Critical Analysis in Business
- Risk Management in Logistics
- People and Systems
- Strategic Logistics Management
- Space Operations
- Systems Engineering Practice
- Requirements Practice
- Test and Evaluation
- Explosive Ordnance Technology
- Capability Option Analysis
- Lethality and Survivability
Future careers
Graduates of the Master of Sustainment Management will be well-prepared for a range of roles within the Defence sector, focusing on the long-term management and sustainment of critical systems.
Potential roles
- Acquisition Manager
- Asset Manager
- Contract Manager
- Defence Capability Manager
- Defence Logistics Specialist
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager
- Lifecycle Manager
- Maintenance Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Program Manager
- Sustainment Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our Apply Online portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date. Find out more.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our international applicant information page.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
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