Overview (2027)
Key Information
Duration
Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 2 years.
Location
CRICOS: 107500B
Duration
Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 2 years.
Location
In the evolving global business economy, businesses must enhance and transform their logistics and supply chain systems to gain a competitive advantage.
With global supply chains evolving and expanding constantly, understanding how to develop and implement sustainable, effective, and efficient logistics and supply chain management strategies is key to the success of businesses in any industry. The Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for people who wish to seek professional careers in logistics and supply chain management, a high-demand degree globally.
The course, consisting of 4 units of study, will prepare you with knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices in logistics and supply chain management. It also develops graduates’ analytical skills to develop solutions for real-world problems in logistics and supply chain management.
This Graduate Certificate course provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management and the Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management to accommodate your employment prospects and career/learning progression.
- 1 Apply logistics and supply chain management concepts and practices in global business contexts.
- 2 Analyse logistics and supply chain management issues to support the development of business solutions.
- 3 Explain logistics and supply chain concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
We maintain close links with prospective employers and industry associations to ensure you can access opportunities that support your career development. We will connect you with professionals from the maritime and logistics industries through various events such as guest speakers and industry forums.
The Maritime & Logistics Management Industry Forum provides a platform for students to engage with senior managers from Tasmanian and interstate companies such as TasPorts, Agility Logistics, Toll Group, Australian National Lines (ANL), Oldendorff Carriers, and Patrick Stevedore. In addition to networking with industry professionals, attending events will also enable you to learn about the range of employment prospects available to those who graduate with AMC’s Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management.
The University of Tasmania is integrated into all areas of industry locally, nationally, and internationally, whether through research or work placement programs. Talk to your course coordinator about finding an opportunity to participate in work experience, placement, or extracurricular activities during your degree.
Career outcomes
The maritime and logistics industries underpin international business and world trade. They are a key element in sustainable development, and are tightly interconnected with human society: physically, socially and economically.
As such, it is critical that they are managed by highly trained individuals and teams who can lead the development, implementation and control of sound contemporary management practices.
Our Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management courses prepare students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprises, industry organisations and governments. As a graduate of this program, you can be confident that the skills, knowledge and networks you’ve acquired through study will allow you to succeed in a diverse range of areas: commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, exporting and importing, logistics and supply chains, and other elements of international business.
Employment outlook for maritime professionals is growing, with skilled graduates in global demand.
- National Employment projections in Marine Transport professionals are expected to grow 11.9% between now and 2034.*
- More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia as part of the continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program over the next 50 years.^^
*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034.
^^ Naval Shipbuilding College, Australian Government
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management consists of 4 units of study. At least 2 units should be selected from the core unit list, and the remaning units are selected from the option unit list.
This unit involves the planning and coordination of goods transported by sea and air. The unit familiarises students with the role of freight management in international trade. It examines the techniques, practices and technologies utilised in customer-driven sea-freight and air-freight…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |  |  |  | |
| Online | Semester 1 |  | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the type of financial information that you, as a manager, can expect to receive and to the techniques that you can use to analyse this information for decision making and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit provides an applied approach to the key components of integrated logistics systems, such as procurement, inventory management and transport, whilst also viewing the system holistically. The strategic focus of the unit enables analysis of impacts on logistics activities…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Supply Chain Management has been identified by the business community as a key discipline which can generate significant cost savings, improve customer value and be used effectively to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. To a casual observer, supply chain management…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit provides students with a framework for understanding the field of international trade. The unit examines the environment for international trade and investment, particularly political, social, economic, technological, environmental and other factors that influence strategic firm-level plans and senior…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit aims to expose you to contemporary management practices in ports. The design of this unit is suited to meet the needs of students at different stages in their careers and at different levels in their organisations. You will…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit provides students with the fundamental and advanced concepts, tools and skills needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics and operations research in organizations. Emphasis would be given to problems in maritime logistics and transport, retailing and…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for JNB635 Business Analytics and Operations Research
Procurement plays a pivotal role in supply chains by acting as the bridge between an organization and its suppliers, ensuring that the right materials, services, and products are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. JNB637 Strategic Procurement Management provides an in-depth exploration…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for JNB637 Strategic Procurement Management
Inventory management and warehousing play a vital role in providing high service levels to customers while minimising costs in global logistics and supply networks. JNB639 Warehousing and Inventory Management provides a comprehensive review of decisions involved in warehouse design and…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for JNB639 Warehousing and Inventory Management
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institutions; or
A qualification of AQF Level 6 or equivalent and a minimum of three years managerial working experience.
The units in this course form part of the Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (P7E) as well as the Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (P6E). If you have a cognate educational or work background and are contemplating progressing towards P7E we recommend that you consider P7E as your starting point. We also recommend that you apply for advanced standing (credit) as you may be eligible for a reduced duration of study in P7E.
A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management
Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
An undergraduate degree from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institutions; or
A qualification of AQF Level 6 or equivalent and a minimum of three years managerial working experience.
International students with English as a second language will need to have an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.
The units in this course form part of the Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (P7E) as well as the Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (P6E). If you have a cognate educational or work background and are contemplating progressing towards P7E we recommend that you consider P7E as your starting point. We also recommend that you apply for advanced standing (credit) as you may be eligible for a reduced duration of study in P7E.
A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, maritime operation, logistics management, supply chain management, and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management
Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits set down in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.
Articulation to: the Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management or the Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course.
Your tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.
Detailed information for domestic students, including the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), is available at Scholarships, fees and costs.
FEE-HELP loans
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on HELP loans can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.
International students
2027 Total Tuition Fee (international students): $19,975 AUD*
Tuition fee based on a rate of $39,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Domestic scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
Course year 2027
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