RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the expertise to design efficient supply chains, apply advanced analytics for better decision-making and lead projects to success, combining critical technical skills with a strategic approach to enhance your professional impact.
Course overview
RMIT's Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management offers a dynamic online learning experience designed to equip professionals with comprehensive skills in managing complex supply chains.
This degree integrates key concepts from supply chain principles, business analytics and logistics system design.
You’ll gain expertise in using data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, apply analytical techniques to optimise logistics systems and develop effective project management skills.
By blending these elements, the certificate not only enhances practical skills and strategic thinking but also prepares you to lead and innovate in the rapidly evolving field of supply chain management.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management online?
Forge a successful career in a rapidly evolving sector with opportunities in supply and procurement, freight transport, forwarding, distribution and warehousing, while also making better decisions surrounding environmental impact by understanding green practices and learning how to create and implement sustainable strategies, all backed by certification from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia, which recognises students with significant line and management experience who meet the necessary educational requirements.
Key facts
July, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must fulfil these four core subjects:
- Supply Chain Principles
- Business Analytics
- Supply Chain Modelling and Design
- Business Project Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor's degree, or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate, you may be considered if you have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent work experience.
To have your professional experience considered, you must include in your application:
- A CV
- A statement that details your experience
Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.
English language requirements
You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Critically and methodically analyse contemporary logistics and supply chain issues to design efficient and effective operations processes.
- Apply analytical logistics and supply chain skills to solve operationally complex problems.
- Demonstrate confidence and competence in negotiating contracts, resolving conflicts and rationalising business decisions in multi-cultural settings.
- Utilise project and change management skills to develop solutions for dealing with dynamically complex business problems.
- Apply and integrate professional theory with practice in authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) contexts, professional contexts and industry settings.
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management prepares you for a career that involves planning, implementation and execution of customer-responsive and sustainable strategies across the entire value chain.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative tuition per subject in 2026: $4,440 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2026: $17,760 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $373 maximum fee for 2026
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four subjects per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
Who You Will Learn From
Professor Paul Childerhouse
Paul heads up the supply chain and logistics department at RMIT University. His current research focuses on supply chain network resilience and sustainability. Supply chain sustainability has become a major area of focus with several studies into the transformation of food supply chains in Southeast Asia and New Zealand. Paul has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in a multitude of journals.
Dr Priyabrata Chowdhury
Dr Priyabrata Chowdhury is a Senior Lecturer of Supply Chain Management at the School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (AISSC) at RMIT University. Priyabrata researches contemporary supply chain issues to guide businesses in developing resilient and sustainable supply chains. His research interests include supply chain risk and disruption management, supply chain resilience, supply chain sustainability and talent management in supply chains.