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CM75 - Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Operations

Overview

Course Overview

In today's dynamic business environment, the effective management of logistics, supply chain, and procurement is crucial for achieving success and maintaining a competitive edge. Recognising the urgent need for skilled professionals in this arena, our specialised course provides contemporary knowledge tailored to meet the growing demand across Australia.

Developed based on industry insights and economic analyses, our course is designed to provide you with the latest expertise in supply chain, logistics, and procurement management. By addressing the shortage of qualified professionals and enhancing economic efficiency for businesses, our course aims to equip you with invaluable skills and insights.

Throughout the course, you will delve into emerging business trends, innovative technologies, and industry-specific challenges and solutions. This comprehensive approach empowers you to make informed decisions and drive tangible results within your organisation.

Career Information

Growing Logistics Industry: Australia's logistics industry is continually expanding, driven by e-commerce growth and increased global trade. The demand for skilled professionals in integrated logistics will likely rise, presenting an opportunity for graduates with specialised knowledge.
Supply Chain Optimisation: As companies aim to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in their supply chains, there is a growing need for experts in procurement economics and logistics. Graduates with these skills can offer valuable insights and contribute to supply chain optimisation efforts.
E-commerce Boom: With the rise of online shopping, there's a surge in demand for effective logistics and procurement strategies to handle increased order volumes. Graduates with expertise in integrated logistics can play a vital role in supporting e-commerce businesses.
Global Trade and Export: Australia strongly focuses on international trade, and professionals with knowledge in integrated logistics and procurement economics can facilitate smooth and cost-effective global trade operations.
Environmental Sustainability: With an increasing emphasis on sustainable practices, there is a market opportunity for professionals who can implement eco-friendly logistics and procurement strategies. Graduates with a focus on sustainability can cater to this growing demand.
Government Initiatives:
Government efforts to enhance infrastructure and foster trade present avenues for logistics and procurement professionals to seize opportunities. Graduates can actively engage in these initiatives by leveraging their skills to optimise efficiency. Additionally, it is crucial to acknowledge the growing emphasis on net zero and the compelling business case for companies to align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Companies increasingly recognise the imperative to address environmental impacts within their supply chains, making it essential for professionals to contribute to sustainable practices.
Industry Collaboration:
Collaborations between educational institutions and industry players can create opportunities for graduates to gain practical experience and establish connections. Partnerships with companies in the logistics and procurement sector can lead to internships, job placements, and networking opportunities.
Continuous Professional Development:
As industries evolve, professionals must upskill and stay updated with the latest trends. Offering ongoing professional development courses or certifications can be a market opportunity for educational institutions.

Course Details
Duration 0.5 years full-time or 1 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 24
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Postgraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) GradCertGradCertSupplyChnOp
AQF Level Level 8: Graduate Certificate

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online
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International Availability

Term 2 - 2025

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Term 1 - 2025

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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
What do I need to start?
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following: 

  • A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification; or 
  • A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Diploma qualification; with a minimum of two years relevant business experience*; or 
  • A minimum of five years relevant professional business experience*. 

Work Experience Definitions 
*Relevant professional business experience must include direct, personal involvement in decision-making responsibility in a range of areas such as budgeting, marketing, HRM, staffing, project management, financial management, process management, or other relevant professional experience. 
  
Professional experience must be shown in a statement of service which must be presented on a company letterhead, signed, and dated by a delegated authority from within the organisation (e.g. line supervisor or human resource officer). The statement must contain your full name, position title, duties performed, employment start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), or stating you are still employed, if applicable. 

English Language Proficiency Requirements: 
  
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of: 

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV qualification, or 
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or 
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0 
    Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below: 

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or 
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or 
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  •  An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate. 
International Students should visit the International Students website for further information. 
  
Each student will be assessed individually. 

Assumed Knowledge

N/A

Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards Not applicable
Accreditation
  • Not applicable

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

Predicted Enrolments

Year Number of Students
First Year 30
Second year 50
Third Year 50
Inherent Requirements
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Integrate advanced frameworks to analyse the value chain within a supply chain, finding inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement and performance excellence
  • 2. Devise innovative strategies for supply chain process re-engineering to boost performance and align with industry best practices
  • 3. Analyse the importance of probity and integrity in procurement processes and decision-making
  • 4. Design and create an optimised supply chain network using insights from industry problems and cutting-edge research for a competitive edge
  • 5. Employ strategic procurement excellence in sourcing, tendering, and contract management, focusing on ethical governance, innovation, and technology
  • 6. Assess the impact of fair and ethical practices on procurement in both public and private sectors, emphasising accountability and transparency
  • 7. Explore strategies and innovative technologies for fostering beneficial buyer-supplier relationships, essential for procurement excellence
  • 8. Design a procurement excellence framework incorporating ethical governance, innovation, technology, and sustainability across sourcing, tendering, contract management and buyer-supplier relationships.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. KNOWLEDGE Have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review,analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters
10. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE sufficient to undertake qualifications
11. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of knowledge in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units
12. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS sufficient to undertake qualifications
13. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of skills in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units
14. Course content drawn from higher education units
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure

Core Structure

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Number of units: 2 Total credit points: 24

This streamlined design allows students to focus intensely on each unit, with only two units studied over the 12 weeks. Through strategically scaffolded assessments, knowledge is built progressively over the 12 weeks. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the material and fosters the practical application of knowledge, preparing students for success in their future endeavours.

1. Strategic Supply Chain Optimisation-

The unit titled "Strategic Supply Chain Optimisation" focuses on supply chain management, emphasising process refinement, strategic implementations, and comprehensive analytical methodologies. This course deeply investigates two vital aspects: business process re-engineering and value chain analysis.

Students will be guided through a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations, ranging from procurement to distribution while discovering strategies that bolster operational efficiency and responsiveness. This unit focuses on business process re-engineering, providing a detailed examination of how organizations can reassess, redesign, and streamline operations to maximise efficiency.

Additionally, the unit covers value chain analysis, breaking down the entire process of value creation to pinpoint optimization opportunities and competitive advantages. It equips students with essential skills to critically evaluate and improve each segment of the value chain, leading to a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected elements of supply chain dynamics.


2. Procurement Excellence-

The unit titled "Procurement Excellence" provides a deep dive into the principles and applications of strategic procurement. Centred around sourcing and tendering, this unit uniquely emphasises probity and integrity, areas often overlooked in standard procurement education.

Students will gain detailed knowledge of strategic procurement practices, learning about the most effective sourcing strategies and tender processes. A key focus of this unit is the cultivation of ethical governance, underscoring the importance of probity and integrity in procurement operations.

This unit addresses the evolving procurement landscape, which now prioritises fair dealing to maintain equitable and ethical standards. Through an in-depth examination of fair dealing, the unit illustrates its advantages for both public and private sectors. It offers learners a nuanced perspective on how fair dealing supports accountability, transparency, economic participation, competitiveness, market engagement, supplier relationship management, and the formation of innovative partnerships. This comprehensive approach prepares students to navigate and lead in the complex field of procurement.

N7143 Strategic Supply Chain Optimisation

N7144 Procurement Excellence

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MGMT28005 Strategic Supply Chain Optimisation
MGMT28006 Procurement Excellence
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