University of Wollongong
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Aimed at those seeking to develop or expand their skills in supply chain management and key business functions of procurement and logistics.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Supply Chain Management builds upon the core principles of supply chain management to explore contemporary drivers for supply chain functions, while addressing the importance of recognising and managing risk in global business environments. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are used to inform responsible decision-making and practice across core supply chain functions.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, you may enrol in the Master of Supply Chain Management and will be eligible for credit for the four subjects completed within the graduate certificate.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Supply Chain Management requires the successful completion of 24 credit points (CP) comprising four subjects. Each subject is valued at six CP.
Choose four from the following:
- Sustainable Organisational Performance
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Strategic Procurement Management
- Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Systems
- Managing Complex Projects
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for the course, students must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's or master's degree.
- A tertiary qualification with a duration of at least three years' full-time equivalent plus three years' full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience.
The Faculty will consider applicants with other tertiary qualifications, or those with at least five years of relevant full-time professional work experience.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse contemporary issues in supply chain management.
- Identify and communicate appropriate solutions to mitigate and manage risk.
- Synthesise responsible supply chain principles and practices in specific contexts.
- Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders.
- Apply systemic thinking to generate creative and sustainable supply chain solutions.
Fees and CSP
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $16,344 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $8,496 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.