308391 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Strategic Procurement

Introduction

Designed for professional logistics specialists who are interested in significantly advancing their careers in the area of logistics and strategic procurement. Areas of study include principles of logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management, logistics information systems, managing information systems projects and risk, purchasing and procurement, and strategic procurement. The course will meet the needs of those professionals with technical and supervisory skills inlogistics and strategic procurement.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree from a recognised institution in field other than logistics with a course average of no less than 60 per cent, or equivalent and at least two years relevant industry experience, or a Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a course average of no less than 70 per cent. In addition to the above requirements, if the degree was not completed in English, applicants must meet Curtin University English competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain

Course Organisation

Consists of eight units of study, each carrying 25 credits, totalling 200 credits. It is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of enterprise logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management in an enterprise environment, strategic procurement, purchasing and procurement and managing information systems projects and risks along with one elective.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership in the Chartered Institution of Transport and membership in the Logistics Association of Australia (LAA).

Career Opportunities

Students who have successfully completed this course generally find employment in management roles within private and public organisations, utilising logistics, distribution or transportation.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Availability

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.