300444 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement

GradCertStratProc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032968A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to provide the theoretical foundations and techniques of management, law and logistics together with practical business applications. Study of a range of issues applicable to strategic procurement including competitive conduct, strategy, logistics and management. Graduates are expected to obtain employment in both the public and private sectors. Public sector employers are the State Supply Commission, Department of Contract and Management Services and local government authorities. Private sector employers include large commercial organisations and mining companies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, or significant professional experience.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is expected that most students would complete the program over one year on a part-time basis.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to meet the requirements leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in the United Kingdom.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12280	v.3	Strategic Logistics Management 502	3.0	25.0
12282	v.3	Logistics Information Systems 502	3.0	25.0
310740	v.1	Purchasing and Procurement 502	3.0	25.0
5934	v.4	Legal Environment 560	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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.