Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

300454 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Procurement


GradDipStratProc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 033234J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Designed to provide the relevant theoretical foundations and techniques of management, law, logistics, purchasing, and contract administration via case studies and practical business applications. A range of issues are studied that are applicable to strategic procurement, including competitive conduct, strategy, logistics and management.

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 Graduate Certificate (in an appropriate discipline), or significant professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evenings.

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.

Career Opportunities

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.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

10962 v.3   Law (International Business) 533 3.0 25.0
  OR  
5934 v.4   Legal Environment 560 3.0 25.0
12216 v.3   Principles of Enterprise Logistics Management 501 3.0 25.0
12279 v.3   Materials Management in Enterprise Environments 502 3.0 25.0
300455 v.3   Contract Administration 502 3.0 25.0
306821 v.1   Strategic Management (Alliances, Partnerships and Networks) 562 3.0 25.0
310740 v.1   Purchasing and Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
310742 v.1   Strategic Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
  200.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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