Overview
Procurement is the end-to-end process of buying goods and services from external sources. It begins with defining purchasing requirements and seeks the best value from the market considering a range of elements that include price, lifecycle costs, logistics, quality, performance, time, risk, compliance, fairness, and sustainability and relationship management.
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The Graduate Certificate in Procurement is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional public sector strategic procurement managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in procurement or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience. The program is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective public sector strategic procurement outcomes, business decision making and the leadership in senior procurement programs.
The program is particularly suitable for those who have moved into procurement roles but have not yet got qualifications in the domain area.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Communicate effectively to transmit procurement knowledge and skills to a range of audiences and be capable of independent and collaborative inquiry.
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- Professionals
- Scholars
2.
Synthesise disciplinary knowledge and skills to achieve organisational objectives in a range of procurement management contexts.
- Leaders
- Scholars
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Analyse procurement management issues and develop appropriate solutions, through critical thinking and problem solving skills that ensure efficient and effective outcomes.
- Leaders
- Professionals
4.
Identify and support procurement issues in a wider management context so as to ensure the best outcomes organisation wide.
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Program Structure
Students must complete 24 UOC, including at least 12 UOC in core courses.
Core Courses
Prescribed Elective
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
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Associated Programs
Nested Postgraduate Program
Master of Business - MBus8388 - Business
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