University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop foundational knowledge of operations and strategic supply chain management, exploring organisational performance, risk, quality management and the social responsibilities of contemporary business operations.

Course overview

The University of Technology Sydney's Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management introduces the principles of business operations and supply chain management. Designed for professionals seeking to develop their understanding of how organisations manage resources and coordinate activities, the course explores the relationships between operational performance, supply chain decisions and organisational objectives.

You'll examine how supply chains operate within and across organisations, considering the strategies used to manage resources, improve quality and respond to operational challenges. Study of supply chain risk management develops your understanding of uncertainty and disruption, while business and social impact explores the broader responsibilities of organisations. Together, these areas build your ability to evaluate operational decisions and consider their implications for businesses and stakeholders.

The course comprises four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points, combining supply chain strategy with operations, risk management and responsible business practices. Delivered at UTS's City campus, it is completed over one year of part-time study. The qualification may support professional development in operations, logistics, procurement and supply chain management, while providing an articulated pathway towards further postgraduate study in strategic supply chain management, subject to the relevant admission requirements.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
12 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
$5,082
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The estimated per-unit fee is based on the indicative tuition fee per subject.
Campus
Ultimo
Intake
15th February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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What you will study

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points made up of four subjects.

Core subjects

  • Business and Social Impact
  • Operations and Quality Management
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Risk Management

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed an Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent.
  • A minimum of four years of full-time or equivalent part-time relevant post-secondary professional work experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.

Relevant professional experience refers to current professional work experience in which applicants have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community and personal service workers, clerical and administrative workers or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

Applicants seeking admission based on professional work experience must provide a curriculum vitae outlining their competencies, achievements and professional development, along with a Statement of Service or supporting evidence in one of the following formats:

  • A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
  • A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
  • A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (for Australian residents only).
  • An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and nature of the business.
  • A business certificate of registration in the original language and English (e.g. ASIC documentation, ABN or equivalent documentation for Australian businesses).

English language requirements

Applicants required to demonstrate English-language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:

  • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 with a writing score of 6.0.
  • TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall 79 with a writing score of 21.
  • TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall 4 with a writing score of 4.5.
  • UTS College Academic English 5 (AE5): Pass.
  • Pearson PTE: Overall 58 with a writing score of 50.
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (C1A/C2P): Overall 176 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

On completing the UTS Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management, you'll be an experienced, future-ready professional, fully equipped to create tomorrow’s efficient, innovative supply chains.

You'll blend sustainable practice, technology, analytics and strategy to identify areas for improvement across supply chains of all sizes, improving processes, minimising risk and accelerating your organisation's competitive advantage in our ever-changing world. With these in-demand skills, you'll have everything you need to launch or grow your career in operations, inventory, supply chain, strategic procurement and more across any sector or industry.

  • Operations Manager
  • Inventory Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Logistics Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Quality Manager
  • Distribution Manager
  • Demand Planner

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

  • Formulate innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs within a strategic supply chain management context.
  • Communicate information clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes.
  • Implement decisions to create positive outcomes for society & the environment as strategic supply chain managers.
  • Use strategic supply chain management concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice in operations and supply chain management.
  • Critically evaluate professional practice to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous Australians across management professions.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

  • Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,082.50
  • Indicative annual tuition fee (24 credit points) in 2027: $20,330
  • Indicative total course fee in 2027: $20,330

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

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.