Graduate Certificate of Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain

2022 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2022 course information

Award granted Graduate Certificate of Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain
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CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Cloud CampusYes
Duration

One year part-time

Deakin course codeS506
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin’s Cloud Campus.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

In today’s digital and data-driven world, emerging technologies are increasingly being utilised by industries keen to create business advantage through greater operating efficiencies. The Graduate Certificate of Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain brings together Deakin’s expertise in data analytics, blockchain and supply chain logistics to equip you with the enhanced technical skills required to effectively manage supply chains.

This course is ideally suited to those with an IT background who are currently working in the supply chain industry and have a desire to upskill by exploring how emerging technologies can enhance the management of supply networks. The course introduces you to state-of-the-art blockchain technologies relevant to the supply chain industry and demonstrates the application of these technologies through real-world case studies.

Want to gain expert skills and advance your career in the industry?

Developed in collaboration with Deakin’s Centre for Supply Chain and Logistics (CSCL) this course enables you to explore various software platforms and tools used for large-scale data analysis and can choose studies in machine learning or cyber security management, depending on your area of interest.

You’ll graduate in-demand for specialist roles within the supply chain and related industries that require expert skills in data analysis, validation and visualisation; machine learning for automation; and cyber security risk management and mitigation.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week, with units requiring on average 150 hours of study per credit point. This could include classes, seminars, practicals, studios and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. In additional to scheduled activities, you will need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Career opportunities

In a ferociously competitive market where businesses are constantly striving to increase profit margins, reduce costs and provide exceptional customer satisfaction as well as secure supply of products and services for systems throughout their lifetime, disruptive technologies like Data Analytics, Machine Learning and Cyber Security offer some excellent opportunities. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain will be able apply data analytics, machine learning and cyber security skills to analyse and automate a number of mundane tasks that  allow the enterprisers to focus on more strategic and impactful business activities.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Pathways

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain you could use the credit points you’ve earned to enter into further study, including:

Master of Information Technology

Master of Data Science

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as photocopying or travel.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

Use advanced and integrated knowledge of data analytics and machine learning techniques to guide and manage supply chains that support their successful development, deployment, and operations.

Communication

Communicate with technical and non-technical supply chain stakeholders to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and guide the operations including requirements, designs, concepts, plans, management, and progress reporting.

Digital literacy

Use digital media to locate, collect and evaluate information from technical channels and apply information to identify approaches and solutions that meet user requirements.

Critical thinking

Exercise independent and critical judgement in applying emerging technologies to problems associated with supply chains to locate and address ambiguity and vagueness in arguments, requirements, and proposals to determine if ideas are reasonable, and identify information that may be contradictory, omitted, or not collected.

Problem solving

Apply expert, specialised, knowledge, skills, and techniques to design and implement solutions involving the application of emerging technologies relevant to the management of supply chains.

Self-management

Critically engage in reflective practice that evidences initiative, autonomy, responsibility, accountability and a continued commitment to self-directed learning, research and skill development personally, academically and professionally associated with emerging technologies.

Teamwork

Not applicable

Global citizenship

Engage in professional and ethical behaviour associated with the collection, processing, and presentation of data associated with projects involving emerging technologies relevant to the management of supply chains.

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain, students must attain 4 credit points (part-time over 1 year) as detailed below.

The course comprises a total of 4 credit points, which must include the following:

  • 4 credit points of core units
  • completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Course structure

STP050Academic Integrity (0 credit points)

SIT718Real World Analytics

SIT728Blockchain Technologies and Real-World Applications

SIT742Modern Data Science

Plus one (1) unit from

SIT720Machine Learning

OR

SIT763Cyber Security Management

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.