Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management

What you will study

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of eight subjects, comprising seven core (42 credit points) and one subject (six credit points) selected from a list of specialist subjects. Each subject is valued at six credit points.

Core subjects

Complete all of the following subjects:

• Business and Social Impact
• Operations and Quality Management
• Strategic and Sustainable Procurement Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Supply Chain Technology Management

Options

Select one subject (six credit points) from the following:

• Business Project Management
• Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration

Entry requirements

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management.

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
• AE5: Pass.
• PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
• C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions for prior postgraduate study only. Contact the university for more information.

Note: Students who wish to apply for MCIPS accreditation cannot get recognition of prior learning for any of the subjects.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career options include management-level positions in manufacturing and service industries and areas traditionally associated with business operations management.

Learning outcomes

• Develop innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs within a strategic supply chain management context.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes.
• Implement decisions to create positive outcomes for society and the environment as strategic supply chain managers.
• Apply advanced knowledge of strategic supply chain management concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice in operations and supply chain management.
• Critically evaluate professional practice to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous Australians across management professions.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $18,615 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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.