Graduate Certificate in Transport Management (GradCertTM)
| Course Code | FG006 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 24 |
| CRICOS code | 008384C |
Description
The Transport Management programs are designed to provide training in the field of transport with particular emphasis on management and planning. Individual units focus on topics including transport planning and survey methods, transport economics, geographical information systems, traffic control and systems, and transport policy and the environment.
Please Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2010 should refer to the course structure, available major subject areas and resolutions in the faculty handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable faculty handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.
Course Rules
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Transport Management, students must successfully complete a total of four units of study (24 credit points), comprising:
- three core units of study (18 credit points)
- one elective unit of study (six credit points)
Core Units of Study
- TPTM6241 Transport Modes and Systems (foundation unit)
- TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics
- TPTM6450 Transport Policy (capstone unit)
Elective Units of Study
- TPTM6115 Organisational Logistics
- TPTM6130 Transport and Logistics Management (formerly titled 'Transport and Logistics Economics' in 2009)
- TPTM6155 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- TPTM6160 Aviation Management and Logistics
- TPTM6180 Geographical Information Systems
- TPTM6190 Logistics Systems
- TPTM6200 Maritime Logistics
- TPTM6210 Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop SCM
- TPTM6222 Railway Planning and Operations (new unit for 2010)
- TPTM6224 Intelligent Transport and Logistic Systems
- TPTM6240 Public Transport Policy and Planning
- TPTM6350 Strategic Transport Modelling
- TPTM6360 Traffic Systems Management and Control
- TPTM6390 Logistics in Humanitarian Aid Projects (new unit for 2010)
- TPTM6425 Survey Design and Management
- TPTM6470 Sustainable Transport and Logistic Systems
Please Note: The information set out here is for students commencing their Master of Transport Management and Master of Commerce degree in 2010. Continuing students should follow the degree structure outline in the Faculty Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.
Enrolment Guide
The following example course progression is for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Transport Management:
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | Transport Modes and Systems | Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics | Transport Policy | elective | 24 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before enrolling. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to that listed above (including studying in Summer or Winter School sessions). You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.
Entry Requirements
For entry into this course, students must have either meet the entry requirements as for the Graduate Diploma OR and have at least five years of relevant work experience.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the page headed 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the 'Admissions' information on the University's website.
Duration of Course
Full-time: Students undertake four units for one semester, completing the program in six months (0.5 years).
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in one to two years.
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies
For further information on all courses offered by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies please visit their website: www.itls.usyd.edu.au