Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management (GradCertLogMan)
| Course Code | FG009 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 24 |
| 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.
Course requirements
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management, students must successfully complete a total of four units of study (24 credit points), comprising:
- three core units of study (18 credit points)
- one elective unit of study (six credit points)
Core units of study
- TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (foundation unit)*
- TPTM6115 Organisational Logistics
- TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics
* Note. Students with extensive practical experience in the logistics industry may apply to substitute another unit for TPTM5001. Contact ITLS for details.
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
- TPTM6120 Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop SCM
- TPTM6222 Railway Logistics 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
- 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
* This unit is not offered in 2012.
Progression guide
Students complete the required core and elective units of study. Students may also complete certain core and elective units of study in Summer or Winter School.
The following table shows an illustrative course progression example for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Logistics Management on a full-time basis completing four units of study per semester.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester | TPTM5001 | TPTM6115 | TPTM6495 | 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 program 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 Graduate Diploma OR have at least three years of relevant work experience.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the page headed 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the 'Admissions' information on the University's website.
Minimum duration of course
| Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|
| 0.5 years | 1 year |
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.