Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a thriving field with exponential growth. Our Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and strategic acumen needed to tackle real-world industry challenges and leverage emerging technologies for transformative logistics and supply chain practices. This course is designed to rapidly upskill individuals in just one (1) semester, offering a fundamental understanding of end-to-end supply chains. The course focuses on three core pillars:
Applied Analytics and Digitalisation: You will explore the application of emerging technologies like AI, digital twins, and cloud computing to unlock valuable logistics and supply chain insights. We prioritise enhancing your practical skills in logistics and supply chain analytics, encompassing visual, predictive, and big data analytics.
Circular Economy and Sustainability: Learn how to integrate Circular Economy principles into logistics and supply chain management strategies, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Employability Skills: Develop your professional and business skills that enhance your employability.
Is this course for me?
This course is tailor-made for individuals seeking comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in logistics and supply chain management. To maximise your employability, this course incorporates various practical elements. Our course advisory committee, composed of industry professionals, along with our extensive industry connections, provide additional opportunities such as graduation programs, coaching, and mentorship throughout your studies.
The program offers flexibility and serves as a pathway to building expertise in the logistics and supply chain field. Upon successful completion of the course, you can choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate or continue your education by pursuing our Graduate Diploma or Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management programs. You will be eligible for advanced standing for four subjects in these programs, providing a seamless upskilling journey.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus combines parkland beauty with a vibrant campus culture filled with cafés, shops and a multi-level library. It’s also one of Australia’s largest university campuses. You’ll have access to state-ofthe-art facilities, including our brand-new tech and business labs, the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science and our very own Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll also have help to achieve your academic best. We provide dedicated study rooms like the Women's Lounge, the Law Common Room, and the MASO (Mature Age Student Organisation) Lounge. And we host many cultural and academic events on campus to make you feel at home.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
La Trobe offers programs that are industry-focused and offer a lot of practical exposure. Following graduation, students can often struggle to find work relevant to their field of study - that’s why employers value students with pre-existing workplace experience. Students who can readily adapt their university learnings to the real world are far more valuable to employers than those who cannot.
The La Trobe Business School offers a variety of practical learning opportunities to help you develop a competitive edge in the job market. La Trobe focuses on Work Integrated Learning. Following graduation, students can often struggle to find work relevant to their field of study - that’s why employers value students with pre-existing workplace experience. Students who can readily adapt their university learnings to the real world are far more valuable to employers than those who cannot. The La Trobe Business School offers a variety of practical learning opportunities to help you develop a competitive edge in the job market.
The duration of the internship will vary depending on the chosen course and subject. During this time a student will be expected to complete assessments based on experience. Please note that eligibility criteria do apply.
If you are an undergraduate student, you can choose from the following subjects:
- Accounting Work Placement (ACC3AWP)
- Experiential Learning Project (BUS3ELP)
- Food and Beverage Supervision (THS1FBS)
- Sports Practicum (MGT3SPR)
If you are a postgraduate student, you can choose from the following subjects:
- Business Analytics Project (BUS5PR2)
- Business Work Placement (BUS5WIL)
- Experiential Learning Project (BUA5ELP)
PSW Opportunity
- As an international student, a student can work for 40 hrs in a fortnight and full time during breaks and is entitled to 2 years post-study work permit. This implies to students studying any course which is 2 years and above.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Degree entry: Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of a C (60%) grade point average (GPA) in the final year PLUS three years of relevant managerial experience
- Professional entry: Applicants do not require an undergraduate degree but must have a minimum of 8 years' relevant managerial experience 6.0.
- Professional entry (no undergrad degree): International applicants must have a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. Please note that international students studying online are not eligible for an Australian student visa.
- An approved Bachelor's degree with a 60% average in the humanities, social sciences, or similar discipline. If you don't have a 60% average, appropriate professional experience is considered.
- Course Code: 106771J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
20700 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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