University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Procurement
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain an understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective public sector strategic procurement outcomes.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Procurement is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional public sector strategic procurement managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in procurement or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience.
The program is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective public sector strategic procurement outcomes, business decision making and the leadership in senior procurement programs.
The program is particularly suitable for those who have moved into procurement roles but have not yet got qualifications in the domain area.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Procurement, you must complete two core courses and two electives.
Core courses
Complete the following:
- Strategic Procurement and Outsourcing
Complete one of the following:
- Strategic Management
- Business Law
Electives
Complete two electives from the following list:
- Strategic Human Resources
- Accounting for Management Decisions
- The Business of Managing Projects
- Leadership
- Change Management
- Business Ethics
- Critical Analysis in Business
- Asset Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Procurement, 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, logistics, human resource management, project management, public policy, marketing management and law.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Communicate effectively to transmit procurement 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 procurement management contexts.
- Analyse procurement management issues and develop appropriate solutions, through critical thinking and problem-solving skills that ensure efficient and effective outcomes.
- Identify and support procurement issues in a wider management context so as to ensure the best outcomes organisation wide.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative cost per unit of credit in 2025: $830 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated total fee in 2025: $19,920 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The amounts displayed are the cost, per unit of credit (UOC). 48 UOC is the standard full-time load for one year and most courses at UNSW are worth six UOC each.
A student’s annual fee 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.
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.