C07129v4 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management

Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management (GradDipStratSCM)
CRICOS code: 055275G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management extends the graduate certificate and provides the opportunity for further specialisation in supply chain management.

The course is designed to cater for the needs of those employed in the manufacturing or services sector, be it private, public or not-for-profit organisations, or whether it is a small- or medium-sized enterprise or a multinational corporation.

By completing this course, the student's suite of existing skills required to manage inter- and intra-organisational resources, capabilities, business operations and supply chain functions is significantly enhanced for superior performance, value creation and competitive advantage. This course provides pathways to enrol in Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management after completing the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.

Course aims

The course seeks to enhance professionals’ understanding of the nature, context and contribution of global supply chains and operations management functions in both inter- and intra- organisational contexts facilitating competitive advantage.

The course is designed to solve contemporary supply chain issues by applying latest tools, techniques and management approaches. The course is embedded with research-focused content and assessment tasks and is well-connected to industry partners for real industry experience.

Career options

Career options include management-level positions in manufacturing and service industries and areas traditionally associated with business operations management.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Apply critical thinking skills to develop options that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs within a strategic supply chain management context
2.1	Communicate information clearly and fluently to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes
3.1	Apply principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as strategic supply chain managers
4.1	Apply advanced knowledge of strategic supply chain management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills to lead professional practice in operations and supply chain management

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study.

Note: Students who wish to apply for MCIPS accreditation cannot get recognition of prior learning for any of the subjects.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of 8 subjects, comprising seven core (42 credit points) and one subject (6 credit points) selected from a list of specialist subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM91788 Core Subjects (GD SSCM)		48cp
Total		48cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session.

Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21741 Operations and Quality Management		6cp
21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management		6cp
21877 Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management		6cp
Spring session
21963 Supply Chain Technology Management		6cp
21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics		6cp
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics		6cp
21963 Supply Chain Technology Management		6cp
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21741 Operations and Quality Management		6cp
21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management		6cp
21877 Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management (C11199), the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management, and the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (C04324), or the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension) (C04325).