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Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management (GC-SCOM)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2024 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Coordinator
William Ho
Overview
Award title | Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management |
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Year & campus | 2024 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 8 |
Credit points | 50 credit points |
Duration | 12 months part-time |
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management is a specialist program designed to equip students with deeper knowledge and training in supply chain and operations management. The subjects in this course adopt a practice-based approach with a focus on the application of supply chain and operations management theories, frameworks and tools in the daily operation of a supply chain. Another feature of this course is its focus on the latest developments and ‘best practices’ of contemporary topics, including sustainable supply chain and operations management, supply chain risk management, and emerging supply chain technologies (e.g., Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence).
Subjects are taught by the leading faculty in the Department of Management and Marketing. Through real-world examples and case studies, students in this course will be offered ample opportunities to learn the best supply chain and operations practices in a broad range of industries. The knowledge gained in this course will not only prepare students in pursuing an exciting career in supply chain and operations management but also assist them in addressing complex supply chain and operations challenges in today’s uncertain, interconnected business environments.
The course requires completion of 50 credit points of study, comprising four subjects in areas of supply chain management, operations and process management, project management, and global value chains. These subjects are offered through traditional classroom teaching during normal semesters.
Entry requirements
Start Year Intake 2024
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent;
- a 500 word 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 personal statement.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements 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.
Mid-Year Intake 2024
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent;
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required (with no individual band less than 6.5).
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management, graduates will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management will be able to:
- Identify supply chain and operations problems and opportunities
- Design key supply chain and operations elements and strategies
Skills
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management will have advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to:
- Critically evaluate classic supply chain and operations models
- Analyse supply chain and operations decisions and frameworks
Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management will demonstrate the application of knowledge & skills to:
- Evaluate and execute supply chain and operations performance metrics
- Evaluate and design for supply chain and operations effectiveness and sustainability
- Identify and recommend contemporary technologies for managing supply chains
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
- Communication of key ideas and theories
- Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition
- Problem solving through the application of appropriate theories, frameworks and tools
- Demonstrate a capacity to successfully engage in collaborative activities such as group-based work and activities
Graduate attributes
On successful completion of this degree, graduates will be:
- Critical thinkers and problem solvers in relation to supply chain and operations related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society
- Effective decision makers in the field of supply chain and operations
- Knowledgeable in the core areas of supply chain and operations management
- Competent in critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition
- Clear in articulating supply chain and operations issues, ideas theories and solutions to a range of audiences in written and oral form
Course structure
50 point program.
Students must complete four x 12.5 point compulsory subjects.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90026 | Supply Chain Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90031 | Project Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
MGMT90032 | Operations and Process Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
IBUS90008 | Global Value Chains | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 30 January 2024