University and equivalent level studies for procurement professionals

University programs and professional certification programs are available in the areas of strategic procurement, supply chains and logistics.

University courses

Universities across Australian offer a range of options from graduate certificates to master’s degrees to support the development of your procurement and contract management career.

These programs are offered within the Australian tertiary education sector. Many are offered in whole, or in part, via distance education.

Brisbane-based courses

Queensland University of Technology (QUT):

• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) (Complex Program Leadership and Strategic Procurement) (students can graduate at either Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate level)

Perth-based courses

Edith Cowan University:

• Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics (online option available).

Sydney-based courses

University of NSW (Canberra)

• Master of Logistics Management (online delivery)

University of Sydney:

• Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (select student type (domestic or international) and year of intended study).
• Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (select student type (domestic or international) and year of intended study).

University of Technology Sydney:

• Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management (Extension)
• Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management

Melbourne-based courses

RMIT University:

• Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management (course is offered online)
• Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (course is offered online)

University of Melbourne:

• Master of Supply Chain Management

Victoria University:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (course is offered online).

Professional association certification programs

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) accredited degrees and programs
• World Commerce and Contracting (WCC - Certification Program)
• International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) Certification Program via Skill Dynamics

Want more information?

Email skills2procure@epw.qld.gov.au to find out more.