University of Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Apply the concepts and techniques at the heart of logistics and supply chain management.

Course overview
In this course, you will learn to apply advanced knowledge and understanding of the key logistics and supply chain management concepts, techniques and trends, in diverse contexts. This program can enhance your career and enable you to progress to a graduate diploma or master’s qualification.
Based on the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, but requiring fewer units, this course is designed for students who wish to learn the fundamental skills of this fast-growing sector.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award, a candidate must complete 24 credit points (CP) or four core units. Each unit is valued at six CP.
Core units
- Production and Operations Management
- Introductory Supply Chain Analysis
- Supply Chain Planning and Design
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management Systems
- Global Distribution Strategy
- Sustainable Logistics and Procurement
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, an applicant is required to have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or higher qualification (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School.
- Appropriate qualifications and equivalent professional work experience of no less than three years in a relevant field, as defined by the Business School.
- Any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study this course.
If English is your first language you may be able to meet the requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years).
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the university in an approved English-speaking country.
If English is not your first language you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.
- IELTS score: a minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL - IBT score: a minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English: a minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band.
The university may also consider factors such as previous studies in English. Contact them for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of this course are in high demand across many industries, including procurement, manufacturing, shipping, airlines, freight, import/export and retail. Careers include:
- Logistics manager
- Supply manager
- Supply chain director/manager
- Export manager
- Operations manager
- Procurement manager
- Shipping coordinator
Learning outcomes
- Apply specialised knowledge and understanding of the key logistics and supply chain management concepts, techniques and trends, in diverse contexts.
- Identify and analyse complex logistics and supply chain management problems. Critically evaluate and respond by providing creative solutions to these problems.
- Effectively and persuasively communicate, to diverse audiences, identified responses to complex problems within logistics and supply chain management context.
- Use knowledge of data, tools and techniques to make informed choices.
- Creatively evaluate innovative strategies that propose to enhance business practice in the field of logistics and supply chain management.
- Integrate different cultural perspectives in the development of a presentation for an industry audience.
- Analyse and integrate various operations and functions within logistics and supply chain management (e.g. supply chain analysis, procurement and global distribution) in responding to associated issues across different industries.
- Demonstrate ethical and social responsibility in personal decision-making within logistics and supply chain management contexts.
- Work in teams to develop recommendations on logistics and supply chain management problems and develop persuasive communication with stakeholders.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative tuition fee in 2025: $19,550 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative tuition fee is an estimate and is calculated based on the total CP for this course.
A student’s fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per semester.
- 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 with the cost of a university course.