Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Sydney is a one-year, full-time (part-time options available) program that provides specialized skills in the fast-growing global sector. The program emphasizes resilience, analytics, sustainability, ethics, and responsible management. Graduates are in high demand in various industries, including procurement, manufacturing, shipping, and more, pursuing careers as Logistics Managers, Supply Chain Directors, and Procurement Managers, among others.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a one-year, full-time program (part-time options are available). It's designed for students who want to develop specialized skills in this fast-growing global sector and progress towards a master's qualification. The program emphasizes resilience, analytics, sustainability, ethics, and responsible management.
Outline:
The Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is made up of core and elective units of study:
Core Units:
- Production and Operations Management
- Introductory Supply Chain Analysis
- Global Distribution Strategy
- Sustainable Logistics and Procurement
Elective Units:
- Supply Chain Planning and Design
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management Systems
- Managing Supply Chain Distribution
- Logistics and Future Cities
- Spatial Analytics
- Maritime Management and Logistics
- Aviation Management and Logistics
- Introduction to Dashboarding and Data Visualisation
- Environmental Footprints and IO Analysis
- Life Cycle Analysis
Careers:
Graduates are in high demand across numerous industries, including:
- Procurement
- Manufacturing
- Shipping
- Airlines
- Freight
- Import/Export
- Retail Common Career Paths:
- Logistics Manager
- Supply Manager
- Supply Chain Director/Manager
- Export Manager
- Operations Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Shipping Coordinator
- Freight Manager
Other:
- The program is ranked 1st in Australia and 10th globally for Transportation Science and Technology.
- The University of Sydney's Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies is recognized for its excellence in transport and logistics research and education.
- The University of Sydney Business School is triple-accredited, ranking in the top 1% of business schools globally.
- The University of Sydney is ranked 2nd in Australia and among the top 20 universities worldwide.
- The program offers access to a dedicated careers office, award-winning employability and industry placement programs, and opportunities to build global networks.
- The University of Sydney Business School is the only business school in Australia that is part of the CEMS global network of business schools.