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Course Information

Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Effective from 01-JUL-2026 : Code I82

The Graduate Diploma of Supply Chain and Logistics Management builds on the knowledge, competencies and skills gained in the Graduate Certificate and develops higher-level Supply Chain and Logistics Management (SCLM) capabilities and broader business understanding. This course forms the second stage in a three-stage suite of postgraduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management (SCLM) courses consisting of the Graduate Certificate of SCLM and the Master of SCLM.
This course provides opportunities for employees and professionals to enhance their personal and professional outcomes and gain a deeper understanding of the business context of supply chain management. This includes subjects such managing people and organisations, marketing leadership, the fundamentals of value creation in business, supply chain management, supply chain analytics and global logistics.

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.
3. Collaborate effectively and inclusively within teams to communicate supply chain and logistics insights professionally with diverse stakeholders.

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.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain and Logistic Management.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

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

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year
• Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

• City Campus: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Part Time, Full 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.

* Assessment Unit