GC-SUPCMG v.1 Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
GradCertSupChainMgnt(Curtin)
Registered full-time Duration:
0.5 Years
Course Overview
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course is designed for professional logistics specialists who are interested in significantly advancing their careers in the area of logistics and supply chain management. Areas of study include: principles of logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management, and logistics information systems. The course will meet the needs of those professionals with technical and supervisory skills in logistics and supply chain management with or without a first degree.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
An undergraduate degree in a non-related discipline OR minimum of 5 years relevant workplace learning
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate Certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
This graduate certificate consists of 4 units of study (100 credits), studied over one-semester full-time or equivalent part-time. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of enterprise logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management in an enterprise environment along with logistics information systems.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply logistics and supply chain knowledge, principle and practices in a business of public sector environment to ensure effective and efficient operations of an organisation, fulfil a managerial role in logistics and supply chain management within organisations
2. apply logical and analytical methods to improve logistics and supply chain processes and activities, think creatively to generate innovative solutions to logistics and supply chain problems
3. use information expertly to manage and improve logistics and supply chain practices
4. communicate at an advanced level, using appropriate terminology, with individuals and groups in organisations and within supply chains
5. expertly use new and existing technologies relevant to logistics and supply chain management
6. take responsibility for own learning and professional development to maximise career progression and advancement throughout the working life
7. identify, understand and deal effectively with international issues relevant to logistics and supply chain management
9. work independently and demonstrate ethical and professional leadership in logistics and supply chain management areas
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| MATH5007 | v.1 | Logistics Analytics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT5013 | v.1 | Global Distribution and Transportation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS5001 | v.1 | Business Project Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT5012 | v.1 | Operations Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Further Information
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Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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