C11199v8 Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management (GradCertStratSCM)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus

Notes

This course is not offered to international students.

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

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management provides a solid introduction to business operations and supply chain management for those wishing to gain some experience in this area.

The course specifically provides a preliminary set of skills and capabilities required to manage inter- and intra-organisational resources, and business operations and supply chain management functions.

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 introduces participants to the nature and contribution of supply chain and operational management functions in an organisational context.

Career options

Career options include positions in operations and supply chain management and other management-levels in industry or government.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Formulate innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs within a strategic supply chain management context
2.1	Communicate information clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes
3.1	Implement decisions to create positive outcomes for society & the environment as strategic supply chain managers
4.1	Use strategic supply chain management concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice in operations and supply chain management
5.1	Critically evaluate professional practice to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous Australians across management professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent

A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 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.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Course duration and attendance

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

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points made up of 4 subjects, comprising one core (6 credit points) and three subjects (18 credit points) selected from a list of six specialist subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM91787 Core Subjects (GC SSCM)		24cp
Total		24cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
21741 Operations and Quality Management		6cp
21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management		6cp
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
Spring commencing, part time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21947 Supply Chain Risk Management		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21741 Operations and Quality Management		6cp
21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management		6cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management, the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management (C07129), and the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (C04324), or the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension) (C04325).