RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Expand your knowledge in strategic logistics management through stimulating industry-based learning.
Course overview
In the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you will critically examine the strategic factors of servicing customers within dynamic and complex supply chains over the logistics lifecycle.
Students will enhance their skills in implementing efficient, effective and ethical strategies essential for managing supply chains over the logistics lifecycle. Throughout this course, you will also study the measurement of logistics performance and operations management.
Graduates of this program will not only expand their knowledge on the principles and practices of logistics and supply chain management, but also be experts at applying these innovative approaches across both private and public sectors globally.
Your learning will be enhanced through on-site corporate case studies and direct engagement with site management and logistics experts. Be prepared to participate in exciting industry-based projects, simulations and hands-on placements facilitated by RMIT University's extensive network of partner organisations.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must fulfil these four core courses:
- Supply Chain Principles
- Business Analytics
- Supply Chain Modelling and Design
- Business Project Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, you must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the graduate certificate, you may be considered if you have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.
English language requirements
You must meet the university's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate studies in a business or related discipline at another institution can have these assessed for credit or exemptions from this course consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
On the successful completion of this program you will be able to:
- Critically and methodically analyse contemporary logistics and supply chain issues to design efficient and effective operations processes.
- Apply analytical logistics and supply chain skills to solve operationally complex problems.
- Demonstrate confidence and competence in negotiating contracts, resolving conflicts and rationalising business decisions in multi-cultural settings.
- Utilise project and change management skills to develop solutions for dealing with dynamically complex business problems.
- Apply and integrate professional theory with practice in authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) contexts, professional contexts and industry settings.
Career outcomes
Career opportunities can be found in:
- Logistics and transport
- Supply chain
- Procurement
- Allocation
- Distribution
- E-commerce
- Management
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total fee in 2026: $17,760 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $365 maximum fee for 2026.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks, and equipment.
The amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis, and these fees should only be used as a guide.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.