Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management

About the Programme

This programme is designed for those involved in, or interested in, the freight forwarding or logistics provider industry.

The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management addresses the needs of people currently working in the industry, wishing to enhance their industry skills and knowledge with a view to further developing their career along a management path. The programme is suitable for those currently in “middle” management as well as those aspiring to enter a management level of responsibility in the future.

A graduate from this programme will be able to competently carry out the tasks required in intermediate and management positions within the freight and logistics industries. They will be able to establish systems, research and develop solutions to problems within their responsibility, and develop and evaluate strategies for optimising efficiency within their operation.

Prizes and scholarships are offered to selected students. For this programme a prize is offered by the New Zealand Shippers Council.

Offered by

New Zealand Maritime School

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Successful completion of an appropriate NQF Level 6 or 7 programme, eg a Diploma in Business, Bachelor of Business or equivalent or
• Successful completion of MIT Diploma in Supply Chain Management plus relevant work experience or
• Successful completion of MIT Diploma in Shipping and Freight plus relevant work experience or
• Have evidence of at least three years relevant work experience at a senior operational level or equivalent (prospective mature students may be asked to complete a research essay to show academic prowess)
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English

Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent and

• Personal presentation and discipline, communication skills, attitude and motivation to learn and succeed will be determined through an interview.

All applicants will be interviewed. The interview will also provide an opportunity to outline the programme and to ensure the applicant is aware of the course content and assessment policies. The interview will also ensure that the applicant has applied for the most appropriate level of programme by assessing work experience, prior learning and aptitude. Alternative means to assess these criteria will be adopted where an interview is not practicable, eg in the case of international applicants.

Note: Applicants are welcome to bring a support person to the interview.

Prospective students who meet the entry criteria and interview requirements will be accepted in order of application until the programme is full. Preference may be given to graduates from the Manukau Institute of Technology Diploma in Supply Chain Management.

Cost

$2600 (approx)

International Student Fees

$8200 (approx) per semester

Programme Summary

The programme consists of three compulsory courses:

Semester One 17 weeks

Compulsory Courses – 60 credits:

• Logistics Management
• Managing Risk in the Supply Chain
• Logistics Practice

Further Training or Study

Bachelor of Business

Career Opportunities

This programme assists graduates to develop careers in freight, logistics, forwarding and customs broking, manufacturing, inventory control and distribution.

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