Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics

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QUALIFICATION

Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)

Duration

1 year full-time

Location

City Campus (Madras Street), Christchurch

Fees

NZD $26,572 per year (2026 indicative; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

July per Ara's course page (the 2026 fee guide lists February; confirm availability)

Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a one-year Level 7 qualification for graduates of any field who want to work in logistics, procurement and supply chain roles.

It includes 200 hours of workplace projects.

What You'll Study

Courses listed for this programme include:

Operations Management
Project Management
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leadership
Marketing Intelligence
Resource Integration Management
Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Critical Reflection on Work

Why Choose This Programme?

Open to any degree: entry is from a bachelor's degree in any field except supply chain logistics.
Workplace experience: 200 hours of workplace projects.
Pathway to a master's: leads on to the Master of Applied Management (180 credit).

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Logistics and transport	Logistics coordinator, transport planner or warehouse supervisor.
Supply chain and procurement	Supply chain analyst, procurement officer or supply chain manager.
Further study	Master of Applied Management (180 credit) at Ara.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree in any field except supply chain logistics. Applicants over 20 with equivalent skills and experience may also be considered.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
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