Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management (GradDipLogMan)
| Course Code | FF037 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 36 |
| This program is not available to international students. | |
Description
The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies in the University of Sydney Business School is an Australian Key Centre of Excellence and world class research institute with strong industry links and a key role in developing innovative ideas in logistics and supply chain management policy. Our programs focus on management and operations, developing specialist skills in: applying the concepts, techniques and principles that underlie logistics and supply chain management; understanding the relationships between business processes within and between organisations; using systems approaches to solve business problems; and managing the impact of current and future trends in logistics management on business processes.
Please Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2012 should refer to the course structure, available major subject areas and resolutions in the handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.
Course requirements
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management, students must successfully complete a total of six units of study (36 credit points), comprising:
- four core units of study (24 credit points)
- two elective units of study (12 credit points)
Core Units of Study
- TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (foundation unit) #
- TPTM6115 Organisational Logistics
- TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics
- TPTM6170 Value Chain Management (capstone unit)
#Note:Students with extensive practical experience in the logistics industry may apply to substitute another unit for TPTM5001 - Please provide a CV and covering email outlining your experience to Professor David Walters.
Elective Units of Study
- TPTM6130 Transport and Logistics Strategy (formerly titled 'Transport and Logistics Management')
- TPTM6160 Aviation Management and Logistics
- TPTM6180 Geographical Information Systems
- TPTM6190 Logistics Systems
- TPTM6200 Maritime Logistics
- TPTM6210 Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop SCM
- TPTM6222 Railway Planning and Operations
- TPTM6224 Intelligent Transport and Logistic Systems
- TPTM6240 Public Transport Policy and Planning
- TPTM6241 Transport Modes and Systems
- TPTM6260 International Logistics
- TPTM6270 Innovations in Logistics and Supply Chains *
- TPTM6290 Special Topic in Supply Chain Management - Green Logistics
- TPTM6310 Project Management in Supply Chains
- TPTM6350 Strategic Transport Modelling
- TPTM6360 Traffic Systems Management and Control
- TPTM6370 Manufacturing Logistics
- TPTM6380 Retail Logistics Management
- TPTM6390 Logistics in Humanitarian Aid Projects
- TPTM6425 Collecting, Managing and Assessing Data
- TPTM6440 International Freight Transportation
- TPTM6450 Transport Policy
- TPTM6470 Sustainable Transport and Logistic Systems
Progression guide
The following table illustrates an example course progression for a student enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management on a full-time basis completing three units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | TPTM6495 | TPTM5001 | elective | 24 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | TPTM6170 | TPTM6115 | elective | 24 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their course in different sequences to that listed above. You are advised to plan your course based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your course.
Entry requirements
For entry into this course, students must have either met the entry requirements as for the Master's degree OR have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution (at standard acceptable to the Business School).
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the webpage titled 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the 'Admissions' information on the University's website.
Minimum duration of course
| Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 1.5 years |
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS)
For further information on all courses offered by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies please visit the ITLS website.