Upskill in this exciting field – La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will give you the opportunity to develop a strong suite of in-demand skills in only 12 months.

In this course, which we've designed to immerse you in logistics best practice, you'll get an end-to-end understanding of supply chains and explore how to adapt to changes in the market. You'll develop advanced skills in business and predictive analytics, as well as investigate procurement, distribution networks and inventory management.

You'll also expand your perspective with our global approach as we help you explore international logistics. Learn how to keep a competitive advantage and understand the costs, risks, benefits and sustainability impacts of global logistics and supply chains.

Want to take your study further? Complete this course and you'll be eligible to apply for our Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management – as well as gain advanced standing for the subjects you've already completed. Or you could exit early after your first semester with a Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

You'll learn:

• Supply chain and logistics principles
  • Study the concepts underpinning logistics and supply chain management in a range of business and project contexts.
• Data analytics and quantitative decision-making
  • Understand how to analyse supply chain data, including visualisation and optimisation techniques, so you're ready to make decisions and turn insights into action.
• Service operations management
  • Acquire a set of distinctive skills to effectively design and manage service operations and supply chains in a variety of service industry sectors.
• Emerging trends and innovations
  • Explore the latest technological advancements and emerging trends in logistics and supply chain management.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Diploma.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.