Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management (GC-SCM)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2020 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: ent-scm-fbe@unimelb.edu.au
Future Students:
- Further information: mbs.unimelb.edu.au
- Submit an enquiry
Coordinator
Professor Danny Samson
Overview
| Award title | Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2020 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 098271M |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 50 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time |
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management is designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge and careers in SCM, who may already be working in that sector or in related functions in transport or in SCM functions in any industry. It is expected that students will come from retailing, manufacturing, mining, transport, public agencies, defence and primary industry sectors. This innovative program draws on industry expertise combined with sound conceptual frameworks. The program focuses on global best practice and links supply chain with general management. It applies theory to practice based projects and makes extensive use of “real life” case studies.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent; and
- a minimum of three years of documented relevant professional experience; and
- a personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- the professional experience; and
- the personal statement.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules English language requirements on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Faculty of Business and Economics welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Faculty policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Faculty’s programs.
The BCom and Masters degrees of the Faculty of Business and Economics equip graduates with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to understand and participate in the modern business world. The degrees include the following academic requirements for study:
(1) The ability to explain and evaluate concepts, theories, institutional arrangements and operations of modern mixed economies; (2) The ability to critically evaluate the economy, commerce and business in the broader social and political context; (3) The ability to explain and apply concepts across a range of commerce and business disciplines in solving business and policy problems; and (4) The ability to contribute positively to the development of organisations and society in relation to business, government and the commercial professions.
All students of the Faculty’s courses must possess intellectual, ethical, and emotional capabilities required to participate in the full curriculum and to achieve the levels of competence required by the Faculty. Candidates for the BCom degree and for FBE Masters degrees must have abilities and skills in communication; in conceptual, integrative, and quantitative dimensions; and in behavioural and social dimensions.
I. Communication: The student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and/or written form. A student must have the ability to clearly and independently communicate knowledge and application of a discipline, principles or practices during assessment tasks, and in some discipline streams.
II. Intellectual‐Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities: The student is expected to have the ability to develop problem‐solving skills and demonstrate the ability to establish study plans and priorities. These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving requires all of these intellectual abilities. Students should also have the ability to comprehend complex disciplinary and cross disciplinary information related to the BCom and Masters degrees.
III. Behavioural and Social Attributes: A student must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment and the emotional health required for full utilisation of his/her intellectual abilities. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. Integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that are deemed necessary for students enrolled in FBE courses.
Students who feel their disability will prevent them from participating in tasks involving the inherent academic requirements of the BCom and FBE Masters courses are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit. Adjustments can be provided to minimise the impact of a disability, but students should participate in the course in an independent manner.
Intended learning outcomes
1. Learning Goal
Graduates of this degree will be knowledgeable of aspects of the supply of goods and services, including procurement, transformation operations and transport/ distribution including the management of information in these areas.
Learning objectives to achieve these goals
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply the supply chain management (SCM) body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice;
- Apply cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge in SCM and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship.
2. Learning Goal
Graduates of this degree will be professional in their approach to Supply Chain Management.
Learning objectives to achieve these goals
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Apply technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise about developments that contribute to high levels of supply chain performance outcomes;
- Demonstrate and use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex supply chains at an abstract and at a practical level;
- Effectively investigate SCM problems and opportunities, using communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
3. Learning Goal
Graduates of this degree will be analytical in all aspects of Supply Chain Management.
Learning objectives to achieve these goals
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Apply a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of developments in analysing supply chain designs;
- Apply cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of SCM concepts and when to choose and use various analytical approaches to underpin judgement;
- Apply technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement and analyse developments in SCM and the analysis of SCM problems and opportunities.
Graduate attributes
Academically excellent
Our graduates will be expected to be:
- Knowledgeable of aspects of the supply of goods and services, including procurement, transformation operations and transport/ distribution including the management of information in these areas; and
- Analytical in all aspects of Supply Chain Management.
Knowledgeable across disciplines
Our graduates will be expected to be:
- Intellectually curious, creative and independent in thought.
Leaders in communities
Our graduates will be expected to be:
- Professional in their approach to Supply Chain Management;
- Effective team members and collaborators;
- Effective communicators of key ideas and theories within the discipline areas; and
- Ethical in their behaviour in leadership and organisation of Supply Chain Management.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management consists of 4 subjects chosen from a constrained list of core Master of Supply Chain Management subjects.
Subject options
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management consists of 4 subjects chosen from the following list of core Master of Supply Chain Management subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT90118 | Operations and General Management | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
| MGMT90119 | Foundations of Supply Chain Management | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
| MGMT90120 | Supply Chain Technologies | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
| MGMT90121 | Decision Analysis and Project Management | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90122 | Supply Chain Analysis | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
| MGMT90123 | Procurement and Logistics | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: This course is currently only available to domestic students.
Last updated: 2 March 2021