Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management from the University of Western Australia equips students to work with IT teams, oversee strategic projects, manage supply chains, and apply emerging technologies in enterprise settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management is a postgraduate program offered by the University of Western Australia. It is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work with IT teams to improve operations and oversee strategic projects. The program focuses on developing skills in project management, quality improvement, workflow management, processes, and systems.

Objectives:

• Develop the ability to work with IT teams to improve operations.
• Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects.
• Manage IT infrastructure projects.
• Determine enterprise systems requirements.
• Analyze organizational data for business intelligence.
• Manage supply chains.
• Apply emerging technologies across the enterprise.

Careers:

Graduates from the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management may pursue careers as a business analyst, data analyst, programmer, online marketing specialist, customer relationship manager, IT Support or information manager.

Other:

• The Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management may be taken as a standalone course or as a pathway into the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management or Master of Commerce.
• All students may elect to take an industry placement or industry project.
• The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
• This course is ideal for:
• Senior management or professionals who wish to develop a core understanding of a strategic role in a growing area of governance of information and data infrastructure.
• Recent Business or Commerce graduates who have specialized in management or accounting and who desire additional capabilities in information and logistics management.
• Those interested in strategic information and supply chain management who may be looking to take a first step towards a master’s degree.
• The course blends studies in information systems, management science and decision-support systems, enabling you to examine a variety of critical issues in business.
• Students can expect a time commitment of 12 hours per week per unit (comprising 3 hours' contact time and 9 hours of additional study time).
• The course is delivered on-campus in Perth (Crawley campus).
• The course is available part-time only.
• The course starts in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
• The course is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB.
• The UWA Business School is ranked No.
1 in WA for median starting salary in Business and Management (QILT 2019).
• The course is designed to be flexible and can be studied part-time.
• The course is available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
• The course is available to both domestic and international students.
• The course is available to students who have a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation.
• The course is also available to students who have significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
• The course is taught in English.
• The course is available to students who meet the English language requirements of the University.
• The minimum overall IELTS score required is 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
• The course is available to students who are ready to apply through the simple online application process.
• The course is available to students who are interested in furthering their career by studying this postgraduate degree.
• The course is available to students who are interested in applying artificial intelligence and optimisation programs to real business problems.
• The course is available to students who are interested in meeting the growing need for professionals that can span business, data analysis and technology.
• The course is available to students who are interested in critically analyzing, synthesizing and communicating knowledge and being able to provide solutions to complex problems related to business processes, operational logistics and supply chains.
• The course is available to students who are interested in communicating clearly, effectively and appropriately in relation to complex problems/issues in Business Information Management and Logistics Management to a variety of audiences.
• The course is available to students who are interested in building their skills in project management, and focusing on improving quality, workflow management, processes and systems.