Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management

Overview

Learn the tools and techniques required to ensure operations and production function at optimum levels. This programme explores a range of methods for managing operations and supply chain aspects, focusing on the logistics of production from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives.

What will I study

Core competencies in project management, operations management, product development, and resource integration management are combined to identify, address, and resolve present-day operations and production issues. Elective courses covering finance, leadership, health, safety, and wellbeing will expand your capabilities in leading and supporting production and operations functions for a variety of organisations and sectors.

Pathway

• Part-time up to 4 years
• Full-time - 1 year

Details

Fees for 2025

• Domestic Fee: $7,630 - $8,540 per year
• International Fee: $26,000 per year
• Indicative Student Services Fee: $370.50 per year
• Valid To: December 31, 2025

Academic Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in any field excluding operations and production management

Alternative Requirements

• Equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work, and/or life experience

English Requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
  • 5.5 Listening
  • 5.5 Reading
  • 5.5 Writing
  • 5.5 Speaking

Funding assistance

• Several funds available for unexpected financial hardship
• Scholarships and awards for financial assistance

Core courses

• Industry Project (AMGP700) - 30 credits
• Preparation for Work Placement (AMGW700) - 15 credits
• Product Development (AMPD700) - 15 credits
• Resource Integration Management (AMRI700) - 15 credits

Elective courses

• Level 6:
  • Introduction to Finance (ACCY6104) - 15 credits
  • E-Business (AMEB600) - 15 credits
  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leadership (AMHS600) - 15 credits
  • Operations Management (AMOM632) - 15 credits
  • Principles of Leadership (AMPL630) - 15 credits
  • Project Management (AMPM600) - 15 credits
• Level 7:
  • Industry Project (AMGP700) - 30 credits
  • Preparation for Work Placement (AMGW700) - 15 credits
  • Product Development (AMPD700) - 15 credits
  • Resource Integration Management (AMRI700) - 15 credits

Career opportunities

• Managerial and consultation roles throughout industry
• Supervisory and logistical technician positions in manufacturing companies

Study pathways

• Combine with Graduate Diploma in Project Management to expand career prospects

Recommended school subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Computing / ICT
• Economics

Programme details

• Type: Graduate Certificate / Diploma
• Code: CH4001
• Application close date: Accepted throughout the year
• May be available for Study Visa: Yes
• International application close date: PLEASE ENQUIRE
• Credits: 120
• Level: 7
• Additional Equipment/Fees: Advised before enrolment
• May be eligible for Studylink: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free: Yes
• Reference: CH4001-STRU

COVID-19 vaccination information

• Placements or workplace assignments may require evidence of Covid vaccination status
• Some workplaces may require evidence of full vaccination for Covid before allowing work at their organisation

Credit Recognition

• Eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification with prior relevant experience or previous related study credits

Documents

• Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 427 KB
• International Application Form PDF, 358 KB
• Business Programme Timetable PDF, 431 KB

Area of Interest

• Business