University of Tasmania
Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Designed for people who seek professional careers in logistics and supply chain management that are in high demand globally in different industries.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management prepares students with the knowledge of theories, concepts, principles and practices in logistics and supply chain management to make informed decisions in a range of real-world global contexts. It also develops graduates’ analytical skills to generate solutions for problems faced by businesses and enhance their logistics and supply chain performance.
The course provides a pathway to the Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Key facts
6th July, 2026
What you will study
You will complete eight units but the units that you will complete will depend on whether you are assessed as having a cognate or non-cognate background.
A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area, such as maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any bachelor's degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management.
Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
Core Units
- Management
- Finance for Decision-Making
- Business Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Core Option Units
Select four units from the following
- International Trade
- Port Management and Strategy
- Business Analytics and Operations Research
- Strategic Procurement Management
- Warehousing and Inventory Management
- eCommerce Logistics Management
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following criteria:
- An undergraduate degree from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institutions.
- A graduate certificate.
- A qualification of AQF Level 6 or equivalent and a minimum of three years of managerial working experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits set down in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management courses will prepare students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprises, industry organisations and governments. As a graduate of this program, you can be confident that the skills, knowledge and networks you’ve acquired through study will allow you to succeed in a diverse range of areas: commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, exporting and importing, logistics and supply chains, and other elements of international business.
Learning outcomes
- Support decision-making in global business contexts by applying logistics and supply chain management concepts and practices.
- Solve logistics and supply chain problems using state-of-the-art technologies, practices and managerial innovations.
- Present logistics and supply chain management solutions using a range of sources to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2025: From $24,269 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated total fee is based on a study load of 100 credit points or eight units.
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.