Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
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Quick facts
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Entry score
Not applicable
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Duration
Full-time 6 months, Part-time may be available -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
Next intake
February, July Entry score
6.5 IELTS
Duration
Full-time 6 months Location
Melbourne City
Overview
In this course, you will critically examine the strategic factors of servicing customers through dynamic and complex supply chains, and study the measurement of logistics performance and operations management.
Your learning will be enriched through on-site corporate case studies and interaction with site management and logistics professionals, as well as exciting industry-based projects, simulations and placements through our network of partner organisations.
The Graduate Certificate provides a foundation for our suite of logistics management courses, and offers the added convenience of on-campus study in the heart of Melbourne.
The course provided the foundations of knowledge to begin my career in the industry, knowledge relating to understanding the complexity of the modern supply chain and the challenges of an increasingly globalised marketplace.
- Dennis Lo, Master of Supply Chain and Logistics
Study entirely online
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management is also available via online delivery.
Details
The course Logistics in Practice requires you to participate in intensive problem-based seminars with site management and logistics professionals. You will explore the role of logistics and supply chain management as part of business processes through on-site corporate case studies.
You can expect to develop knowledge of supply chain management via lectures, class and group discussions, problem-based seminars, project work and on-site case investigations. Some courses may have intensive lectures/workshops which are usually held over 2-3 days (usually a half day Friday and full days on Saturday and Sunday).
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston Academic Building where innovative learning spaces are interspersed with retail and social spaces resulting in a stimulating environment for business students.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, class and group discussions, problem-based seminars, project work on-site case investigations. In addition, you will have access to online and digital resources such as lecture notes, assessment tools, discussion boards and podcasts through myRMIT.
Ongoing assessment includes case studies, reports, and research projects.
College of Business educational software, the Learning Hub, other online and digital resources and printers are accessible on campus via the RMIT wireless network using your own laptop, tablet or smart phone or via computer facilities on-campus. You will be able to access the same software from home using myDesktop.
Find out more about student computing at RMIT.
myRMIT
Through myRMIT on-campus and online students can view online resources and learning activities created by lecturers, access course materials via Blackboard, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access their student email account.
As an on-campus student, you will benefit from regular interaction with companies like the Port of Melbourne Corporation, Coca-Cola Amatil, Cadbury Schweppes, Nike, Adidas, Toll Holdings, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, DP World and GS1.
In addition, the course ‘Supply Chain Principles’ will provide you with an opportunity to put your learning into practice with partner organisations, who will provide feedback on industry-based projects, simulations or placements.
The course has been developed by and is regularly reviewed and updated by RMIT’s College of Business. Guiding the development of the College of Business, both nationally and internationally, is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives, chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge between the latest in technology and design thinking and business so that your learning is closely aligned with current and future industry needs.
- 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent (on-campus)
- 6 months full-time
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management | City Campus |
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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0.5 years full-time
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GC055P13 | 084996M |
Choose a program structure
Program code: GC055
Career
Career opportunities can be found in:
• Logistics and transport
• Supply chain
• Procurement
• Allocation
• Distribution
• E-commerce
• Management
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
Through further study, you will deepen your strategic management competencies to advance your career in business and government organisations, locally, nationally and internationally.
Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks.
Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post university professional qualification.
Statutory accreditation
This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession.
Membership
Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession.
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (Australia)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student (must be full-time otherwise eligible for Affiliate membership)
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Affiliate
Visit the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport website
Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates under 30 years of age eligible for membership category: Future Leader
- Graduates 30 years of age or older eligible for membership category: Individual
Visit the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia website
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) (Singapore)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Professional
Visit the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society (Singapore) website
Admissions
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate you may be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in any discipline.
You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience.
Entry requirements
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Pathways
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management is a pathway to the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
If you wish to progress to the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management you will be admitted to the Master degree with exemptions from the four business enabling courses and the four courses completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a further eight discipline courses or electives to complete.
When you successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management you are guaranteed entry into the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management with 1 semester of advanced standing (equivalent to 48 credit points).
Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT postgraduate programs.
Fees
2020 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$15,840.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2020 total program tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or the Department of Human Services for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2020 is $308.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$19,200.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
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