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 a 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 include 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 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
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

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.