Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management Level 7
Logistics is the science of planning, organising and managing activities that provide goods and services right through to consumers. It’s getting the right product to the right place at the right time with the right quality and at the right price.
Start your logistics career here. Job opportunities after graduation include import/export clerk, customs broker, inventory controller, purchasing officer, container controller and so on. Over 90% of our graduates get jobs in our local booming logistics industry.
Programme Details
About the Programme
Become the strongest link in the chain
If you want to enhance your industry skills and knowledge and take your freight forwarding or logistics career along a management path, this programme has been designed with you in mind.
You may already be working in the industry in middle management or aspire to take on management responsibilities in the future. Or you may be looking to get into the industry.
When you graduate you’ll be able to efficiently carry out the tasks required of intermediate and management roles within the freight forwarding and logistics industry. You’ll be able to establish systems, research and develop solutions to problems, and implement and evaluate strategies for optimising efficiency.
| Programme Code | MN4470 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full-time or distance learning |
| Qualification | MIT Graduate Certificate |
| Duration | One semester (full-time) |
| Applications | Close when the programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 7 |
| Credits | 60 |
| Fees | $3,000 (approx) |
| International Student Fees | $8,725 per semester |
Offered by
New Zealand Maritime School
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
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Successful completion of an appropriate NQF level 6 or 7 programme, e.g. a business related degree
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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 -
Evidence of at least 3 years relevant work experience at a senior operational level or equivalent (prospective students may be asked to complete a research essay to show academic ability).
and -
Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.
and -
Students must be able to show a positive attitude to learning and achievement, a high standard of personal discipline and effective communication skills. These will be normally assessed by way of an interview. Alternative means to assess these criteria will be adopted where an interview is not practicable, as in the case of international students.
Following the interview, the panel will decide whether the prospective student should be accepted or declined entry to the programme. Suitable letters will then be forwarded to the student. Applications from those accepted into the course will be retained.
Programme Summary
Students complete the following courses:
- Managing Risk in the Supply Chain
- Logistics Practice
- Logistics Management.
Further Training or Study
Credits can be put towards the Bachelor of Business (Logistics).
Career Opportunities
Intermediate and management positions in the freight forwarding and logistics industry.