Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management

Build your skills in project management, and focus on improving quality, workflow management, processes and systems.

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(+61 8) 6488 1000

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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

Graduates from the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management may pursue careers as a business analyst, data analyst, programmer, online marketing specialist, customer relationship manager, IT Support or information manager.
Graduates from the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management may pursue careers as a business analyst, data analyst, programmer, online marketing specialist, customer relationship manager, IT Support or information manager.

Further Study

This course articulates with the Master of Commerce and Master of Business Information and Logistics Management (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of 65%).
This course articulates with the Master of Commerce and Master of Business Information and Logistics Management (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of 65%).

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2024
Full-Fee Paying Place $33,600.00

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation. or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

Business Information and Logistics Management blends studies in information systems, management science and decision-support systems, enabling you to examine a variety of critical issues in business. The Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management may be taken as a standalone course or as a pathway into the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management or Master of Commerce.

About the course

Undertaking postgraduate studies in Business Information and Logistics Management (BILM) will develop your ability to work with IT teams to improve operations and your capacity to oversee a portfolio of strategic projects. You will develop and expand your skills to manage IT infrastructure projects, determine enterprise systems requirements, analyse organisational data for business intelligence, lead information systems strategies, manage supply chains, and apply emerging technologies across the enterprise.

Why study this course?

  • Apply artificial intelligence and optimisation programs to real business problems.
  • Understand strategic governance of information resources and supply chain management.
  • This course meets the growing need for professionals that can span business, data analysis and technology.
  • All students may elect to take an industry placement or industry project.

You'll learn to

  • Critically analyse, synthesise and communicate knowledge and be able to provide solutions to complex problems related to business processes, operational logistics and supply chains.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately in relation to complex problems/issues in Business Information Management and Logistics Management to a variety of audiences.
  • Build your skills in project management, and focus on improving quality, workflow management, processes and systems.
Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Students can expect a time commitment of 12 hours per week per unit (comprising 3 hours' contact time and 9 hours of additional study time).
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 41270
CRICOS code
  • 412701
Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Students can expect a time commitment of 12 hours per week per unit (comprising 3 hours' contact time and 9 hours of additional study time).
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 41270
CRICOS code
  • 412701
Full time/part time duration
  • One year part-time
Degrees course is available in
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

RANKINGS

Our postgraduates earn more

No. 1 in WA for median starting salary in Business and Management (QILT 2019)
RANKINGS
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Flexibility

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Who should study this course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Senior management or professionals who wish to develop a core understanding of a strategic role in a growing area of governance of information and data infrastructure.
  • Recent Business or Commerce graduates who have specialised in management or accounting and who desire additional capabilities in information and logistics management.
  • Those interested in strategic information and supply chain management  who may be looking to take a first step towards a master’s degree.
     
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Accreditation

     

The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. These are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.