University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build practical logistics management capability through flexible online study, developing the skills to plan, coordinate and improve logistics operations across private, public and Defence sectors.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management at UNSW Canberra is designed for early-career managers and professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of logistics concepts, systems and decision-making across private, public and Defence environments.
You’ll explore how logistics operations are planned, coordinated and aligned with broader organisational objectives. Learning encompasses logistics strategy, lifecycle and inventory management, distribution, contingency forecasting and reverse logistics, alongside analytical tools that support information flows, big data analysis and business intelligence.
Core logistics study is complemented by prescribed electives, allowing you to shape the qualification around relevant organisational or operational priorities. This flexible structure supports the development of critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities for addressing logistics challenges across different industries and management contexts.
Delivered online, the qualification can be completed in six months full-time or one to two years part-time. It may support professionals working in logistics, supply chain, inventory, procurement, operations or related management functions. The Graduate Certificate is also recognised as an exit qualification from the Master of Logistics Management.
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Key facts
12th July, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 24 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.
Complete the following:
- Logistics Management
Select at least 6 credit points from the following:
- The Business of Managing Projects
- Risk Management in Logistics
- Strategic Logistics Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management, an applicant must meet one of the following entry requirements:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree with honours in the same or a related discipline* from a recognised institution.
- Completion of a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in a related discipline from a recognised institution.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in the same or a related discipline* from a recognised institution and completion of at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in a non-related discipline; and completion of at least four years of relevant full-time professional experience.
- Evidence of other qualifications and professional experience to be assessed as acceptable grounds for admission into the program by the relevant program authority. In certain circumstances, students may be required to undertake and successfully complete a relevant non-award course as a condition for admission into the program. This non-award course may also be credited towards the program upon admission.
*Related discipline/s: Business, management, economics, accounting, information technology, information systems, engineering, human resource management, project management, public policy, marketing management and law.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Communicate effectively to transmit logistics knowledge and skills to a range of audiences and be capable of independent and collaborative inquiry.
- Synthesise disciplinary knowledge and skills to achieve organisational objectives in a range of logistics management contexts.
- Analyse logistics management issues and develop appropriate solutions, through critical thinking and problem solving skills that ensure efficient and effective outcomes.
- Support logistics issues in a wider management context so as to ensure the best outcomes organisation wide.
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management targets early career managers across the private, public and defence sectors seeking to understand logistics concepts and techniques.
Job roles can include:
- Asset Manager
- Chief Operations Manager
- Distribution Center Manager
- Freight Coordinator
- Inventory Control Manager
- Logistics and Supply Chain Operations Manager
- Operations Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $20,500 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- 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.