Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Business & Management
A course by
AUT
Develop an understanding of key supply chain management principles and advanced skills for the logistics profession in as little as eight months.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 35 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Knowledge of supply chain management principles
Develop advanced understanding of supply chain and logistics decisions and practices.
Application of digital and analytical skills
Utilise digital technologies, analytics, and data for strategic supply chain decision making.
Strategic procurement and sustainability
Demonstrate skills in strategic procurement and designing sustainable supply networks.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management at AUT is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field who want to prepare themselves for professional roles in supply chain management. The programme builds advanced knowledge and decision-making skills in supply chain and logistics, covering essential topics in procurement, operations, analytics, and digital technologies. Delivered at AUT's City Campus, this diploma can be completed in 8 months to 1 year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent), with multiple intakes per year. Upon successful completion, graduates will be equipped for roles in logistics, procurement, distribution, and supply chain analytics, with pathways to further master's or doctoral study.
Course Content
- Managing Operations and Processes
- Digital Technologies and Industry 4.0
- Logistics Management
- Strategic Procurement and Supply Management
- Designing Sustainable Supply Networks
- Supply Chain Analytics: Discovering and Interpreting Data
- Contemporary Digital Organisations
- Applied Business Research and Communication Skills
- International Entrepreneurship
- Data-Driven Strategy and Performance
- Managing Organisations and People
- Managing Change
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree in any discipline (New Zealand or accepted international equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Supply Chain
Logistics
Procurement
Future employment opportunities might be
Logistics officer
Procurement/purchasing officer