Swinburne University of Technology
Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build capabilities across supply chain and logistics management, design thinking and lean methodologies while developing approaches to contemporary procurement and supply chain challenges.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation develops knowledge and skills across supply chain management, procurement and logistics, with an emphasis on innovation and contemporary approaches to managing supply chains.
Study covers supply chain and logistics management alongside opportunity discovery, creativity and design. Students also explore lean management through Six Sigma, developing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and applying supply chain concepts across different contexts.
Students complete four compulsory units worth 12.5 credit points each, totalling 50 credit points. Swinburne states that the course is co-designed and delivered with industry professionals and incorporates relevant business cases and interaction with industry leaders.
The course is offered part time over one year at Hawthorn, with Swinburne identifying the delivery as blended mode. Graduates may pursue work across supply chain management, procurement and logistics management.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation, students must complete 50 credit points comprising four core units.
- Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Six Sigma Lean Green Belt
Entry requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation, you will need one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
- A recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline plus a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience.
- A minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience.
Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to faculty-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.
Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.
English language requirements
All Swinburne students must be able to meet the English language requirements. You’ll be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have one of the following:
- IELTS Academic overall 6.5, with no individual band below 6.0.
- Swinburne EAP 5 Advanced overall 70%, with all skills 65% or above.
- Or equivalent measures.
These requirements vary for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, depending on your chosen course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have gained extensive and relevant knowledge through formal training or acquired relevant skills through work or through life experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
At completion of the Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation, graduates will be able to:
- Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of supply chain concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking.
- Apply problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence.
- Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences and function as an effective member or leader of a team.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context.
- Apply supply chain fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model using appropriate business methods and tools.
Career outcomes
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The examples below demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- Supply chain manager
- Logistics manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated yearly and total fee in 2026: $18,270 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change based on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. These fees apply to units studied in 2026 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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 with the cost of a university course.