Graduate Diploma in Integrated Freight Systems Management
Course Introduction
The course seeks to provide managers and specialists operating in freight markets with the background and analytical skills and techniques to manage complex and increasingly congested freight networks efficiently.
Course Objectives
Graduates, at the completion of this course, should:
- Understand the concepts and technical content and management concepts relevant to the complex freight market,
- Appreciate how to create and acquire knowledge that is critical to effective management of freight networks,
- Realise how the creation dissemination and application of knowledge within the field of integrated freight management systems is intimately related,
- Be able to articulate and communicate their knowledge in an appropriate way,
- Be capable of independent critical thought, and
- Exhibit analytical and problem solving skills.
Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs seek to imbue its candidates with:
- Respect for truth, intellectual integrity and ethical behaviour,
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity,
- Willingness and ability to use their skills and knowledge for constructive public purposes, and
- An appreciation of the world outside their national, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Graduate Attributes
Refer to course objectives.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of:
- The Graduate Certificate in Integrated Freight Systems Management; or
- The Graduate Certificate in Bulk Freight Systems Management;
- Or an equivalent Graduate Certificate.
Or
- Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree and at least two years’ documented full-time professional work experience;
Or
- Recognition of Professional Experience pathway as required for entry to a Masters level course.
Course Fee
The 2008 course fee for the Graduate Diploma in Integrated Freight Systems Management is $3,000 per subject. Catering and course materials are included.
Students will not receive their results until course fees are paid.
Course Structure
Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs deliver courses that are based on a points structure, where students are required to accumulate a certain number of points in order to receive an award.
Students must successfully complete the equivalent of 100 points to be awarded the Graduate Diploma. Half of the 100 points required will be awarded as credit for successful completion of a relevant graduate certificate or for completion of a relevant undergraduate degree and/or recognition of professional experience as detailed under Entry Requirements. The remaining 50 points are awarded for successful completion of the three following subjects:
360838 Advanced Chain Systems Management 16.7 points
360839 Financial and Investment Planning in Chain Systems 16.7 points
360840 Strategy, Strategic Options and Business Success in Chain Systems Management 16.7 points
Total 50 points
Course Coordinator Details
Associate Professor Sophia Everett & Professor Ross Robinson
Delivery Dates
Venue: Brisbane Marriott Hotel, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD
360838 Advanced Chain Systems Management
Dates: Monday 14th April - Friday 18th April 2008 9am - 5pm
360839 Financial and Investment Planning in Chain Systems
Dates: Monday 14th July - Friday 18th July 2008 9am - 5pm
360840 Strategy, Strategic Options and Business Success in Chain Systems Management
Dates: Monday 6th October - Friday 10th October 2008 9am - 5pm
Course Brochure
Graduate Diploma in Integrated Freight Systems Management
Online Resource Information for Current Students
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Articulation in to higher awards
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Integrated Freight Systems Management students will be eligible for 50 points credit towards the Master of Integrated Freight Systems Management.
Application Process
Applications are managed by Student Services.