C07129v2 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management extends the graduate certificate and provides the opportunity for further specialisation in supply chain management.The course is designed to cater for the needs of those employed in the manufacturing or services sector, be it private, public or not-for-profit organisations, or whether it is a small- or medium-sized enterprise or a multinational corporation.
This course further fosters academic, research and functional capabilities to effectively facilitate the design, planning and operations of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the provision of products and services to end-users.
By completing this course, the student's suite of existing skills required to manage inter- and intra-organisational resources, capabilities, business operation and supply chain functions is significantly enhanced for superior performance, value creation and competitive advantage.
Structure
Students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of 8 subjects, comprising seven core (42 credit points) and one subject (6 credit points) selected from a list of specialist subjects.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp |
| 21877 Strategic Procurement | 6cp |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp |
| 21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics | 6cp |
| 21947 Supply Chain Risk Management | 6cp |
| 21963 Supply Chain Technology Management | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options: | 6cp |
| 22787 Business Project Management | |
| 77942 Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.
Not all subjects are offered every session.
Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp |
| 21877 Strategic Procurement | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21963 Supply Chain Technology Management | 6cp |
| 21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics | 6cp |
| 21947 Supply Chain Risk Management | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp |
| 21745 Services and Network Productivity with Data Analytics | 6cp |
| 21963 Supply Chain Technology Management | 6cp |
| 21947 Supply Chain Risk Management | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp |
| 21877 Strategic Procurement | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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