RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the expertise to design efficient supply chains, apply advanced analytics for better decision-making and lead projects to success, combining critical technical skills with a strategic approach to enhance your professional impact.
Course overview
RMIT's Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management offers a dynamic online learning experience designed to equip professionals with comprehensive skills in managing complex supply chains.
This degree integrates key concepts from supply chain principles, business analytics and logistics system design.
You’ll gain expertise in using data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, apply analytical techniques to optimise logistics systems and develop effective project management skills.
By blending these elements, the certificate not only enhances practical skills and strategic thinking but also prepares you to lead and innovate in the rapidly evolving field of supply chain management.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must fulfil these four core subjects:
- Supply Chain Principles
- Business Analytics
- Supply Chain Modelling and Design
- Business Project Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor's degree, 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.
To have your professional experience considered, you must include in your application:
- A CV
- A statement that details your experience
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.
English language requirements
You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll 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
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management prepares you for a career that involves planning, implementation and execution of customer-responsive and sustainable strategies across the entire value chain.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative tuition fee per subject in 2025: $4,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative tuition fee for four subjects in 2025: $16,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $365 maximum fee for 2025.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- 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.