C07129v2 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management (GradDipStratSCM)CRICOS code: 055275G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
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.
Course aims
The course seeks to enhance professionals' understanding of the nature, context and contribution of global supply chains and operation management functions in both inter- and intra- organisational contexts facilitating competitive advantage.
Career options
Career options include management-level positions in the service industry and areas traditionally associated with business operations management.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | apply advanced knowledge of complex theoretical business concepts, including Indigenous procurement, to strategic supply chain management practice in a global context |
| 2.1 | Apply critical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions to complex issues in strategic supply chain management |
| 3.1 | Use appropriate media to communicate information effectively to stakeholders |
| 3.2 | Interact with colleagues and stakeholders, integrating Indigenous suppliers, to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
| 4.1 | Critically evaluate and apply professional and research standards and principles of sustainability, ethical and social responsibility, and Indigenous values as managers in context of operations and supply chain management |
| 5.1 | Apply broad technical and professional skills, together with Indigenous business values, within operations and supply chain management practice |
Admission 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.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of five subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study.
Note: Students who wish to apply for MCIPS accreditation cannot get recognition of prior learning for any of the subjects.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Course 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
| 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 | 6cp | |
| 77942 Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration | 6cp | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| 21877 Strategic Procurement | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management (C11199), the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management, and the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (C04324), or the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension) (C04325).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
Business (Postgraduate)