Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Transport Systems from Victoria University equips professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in transport systems. The program covers key areas such as logistics, public transport, policy governance, and future strategies. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the growing transportation and infrastructure sector, with potential careers in management, logistics, and supply chain management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Graduate Certificate in Transport Systems is offered at Victoria University and is designed to expand your knowledge and skills in transport systems, preparing you for further postgraduate study or leadership in the field. The program will update and enhance your understanding of general business in transportation and infrastructure management, and equip you with strategies to address contemporary challenges in this growing sector. You will develop expertise in:
- transport and logistic systems
- public transport and strategy
- transport policy governance and safety
- future transport and infrastructure strategies
Outline:
The Graduate Certificate in Transport Systems consists of four professional core units, each worth 12 credit points: Transport and Logistic Systems (BMO6001): This unit provides an overview of the transport and logistics industry, covering topics such as transportation modes, logistics management, supply chain management, and international logistics. Public Transport and Strategies (BMO6002): This unit explores the planning, operation, and management of public transport systems, including topics such as public transport policy, funding, and regulation. Transport Policy Governance and Safety (BMO6003): This unit examines the governance and safety aspects of transport systems, including topics such as transport policy development, implementation, and evaluation, as well as safety management and regulation. Future Transport and Infrastructure Strategies (BMO6004): This unit investigates emerging trends and future strategies in transport and infrastructure, including topics such as sustainable transport, intelligent transport systems, and data analytics in transport.
Careers:
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Transport Systems may find careers in operator and management-level positions in transport across sectors, including:
- third-party service providers
- intermodal goods warehousing and distribution
- public transport
- supply chain management
- logistics
- global procurement
- sourcing/distribution management
- enterprise resource planning development
- project leadership
- transport coordination
- warehouse supervision
- import/export management
- customs management
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
- To be considered for postgraduate study, applicants should possess specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. The institution also evaluates non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.
- Admission Criteria:
- Applicants must hold an Australian Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a related subject.
- Individuals with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be assessed for admission to this course.
- Special entry programs:
- Applicants from disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic, or cultural backgrounds may be eligible for special admission programs.
