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Course Information

Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code J77

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop specialist supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution, operations and production management skills. Students learn how to apply the principles and practice of strategic and operational supply chain and logistics management in an increasingly challenging global economy. The course is designed to develop the competencies required for effective decision-making in contemporary supply chain and logistics management environments.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate the ethical, professional, and sustainable implications of supply chain and logistics decisions and justify responsible courses of action.
2. Strategically implement supply chain and logistics practices, technologies, tools and technical skills appropriate to promote continuous improvement in diverse national and global contexts.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Duration

• Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

• City Campus: Part Time
• Online: Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Morteza SHAFIEE

Course Structure

This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.

• Learning Units are where students develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through regular activities and feedback.
• Assessment Units are where students integrate, apply and demonstrate that learning.

Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.

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