Programme highlights
Fast-track your way to a logistics management job in the supply chain and shipping industry.
If you already have work experience or a base qualification in the industry, this advanced logistics management qualification is your stepping stone to better career options.
You will build on your existing skills and knowledge in logistics and commercial shipping and learn business analysis and management concepts such as sustainability, resilience, and risk planning, as well as related issues of law.
Apply your skills in industry case studies. When you graduate you will be ready for management roles in the areas of supply chain, logistics, freight transport, sustainability, and crises management.
There?may be some onsite block attendance required.
Entry requirements
For Graduate Diplomas entry is open to degree graduates.
However, subject to the regulations of the award, those who have been able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind may be granted admission.
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Successful completion of an appropriate NQF level 6 or 7 programme, e.g. a business related degree, or
- Former students who have gained a Level 7 Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain or a Level 7 Graduate Certificate in Shipping may be granted entry to the Graduate Diploma Programme. Former students who have gained a Level 6 Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain or a Level 6 Graduate Certificate in Shipping may also be granted entry to the Graduate Diploma programme, provided they are also able to demonstrate appropriate work experience, or
- Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Supply Chain Management; plus relevant work experience, or
- Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics; plus relevant work experience*, or
- Evidence of at least 3 years relevant work experience at a senior operational level or equivalent (prospective students may be asked to complete a research essay to show academic ability).
And
- International students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for this level programme as detailed on the NZQA website: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/
Students must be able to show a positive attitude to learning and achievement, a high standard of personal discipline and effective communication skills. These will be normally assessed by way of an interview. Alternative means to assess these criteria will be adopted where an interview is not practicable, as in the case of international students.
* Evidence of at least 3 years relevant work experience at a senior operational level or equivalent (prospective students may be asked to complete a research essay to show academic ability).
Selection Criteria
- Prospective students who meet the entry criteria and interview requirements will be accepted on a first come first served basis until the course is full. Preference may be given to graduates from the Manukau Institute of Technology Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management or the Manukau Institute of Technology Graduate Certificate in Shipping.
Special & discretionary admission
Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
Give yourself credit with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Did you know you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to your advantage?
Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster Learn more.
Programme structure
You will need to complete the below eight courses (120 credits):
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8
Do you want to study a single course, without enrolling into the full programme?
Courses within some of our programmes may be offered as an individual Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Programme entry requirements and course fees apply. For more information, please speak to our friendly Ask Me! team.
Further training or study
Business qualifications will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career.
- Bachelor of Applied Management (Level 7) (multiple majors available).
Career opportunities
- Trades manager
- Logistics manager
- Supply chain manager
- Risk manager
- Business analyst.
For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.
See why more people choose Logistics at MIT
MIT is the quality choice. Study logistics and graduate work-ready.
“The lecturers make sure you’re up-to-date with your work.”
“Logistics is a fast-paced industry, so you need to think on your feet.
I’m an export air freight operator, which means I help companies export their goods to overseas markets. We work with large companies, moving many different types of products and booking space for them on airlines. Not many people know about it as a career, but if you have studied, and have the experience, you have a good chance to go far.
The lecturers at MIT were really good. They would always take the time to help you and make sure you’re up-to-date with your work.”
Betty Polima
MIT graduate
“Lecturers, flexible study options and success rate is what makes MIT unique.”
“I am a supply planner responsible for ensuring stock availability, reduction in cost and managing supplier relationships. I work with 7 vendors across 4 countries and also manage inventory levels for South Island.??
Supply chain is a vast industry with endless opportunities. It’s constantly growing, has flexible working hours and opportunities for salary increments.
I have a ton of experience in FMGC but realised I must be able to articulate the basics of supply chain and procurement to get ahead – so I took a logistics course at MIT. MIT offered the most flexible courses.?
I then quickly learnt how accessible the lectures were and the support provided gave me the boost to want to perform well. I dropped out of study years back because there was no support. It was a demoting, especially when students take a huge debt.?
MIT operates at a very high standard where student wellbeing is a primary concern – lecturers remember your name and ensure everyone is up to speed.?The lecturers are the main attraction to this institute. They come with solid backgrounds and experience in their field of study and will not fail or give up on a student that easily. They teach you what you need to succeed, lessons are based on reality, and they care about their students and their performance.
Studying logistics at MIT is a good way to upskill your strengths and it’s an accomplishment to study a course while being on the job – it shows dedication and makes you stand out from the crowd.??
My current job seems easy since I learnt about it in class already.?The effort you put in now will greatly be rewarded in the long run.”
Natasha Simadri
MIT graduate
“All staff members have vast practical and theoretical experience.”
“My time studying with MIT’s School of Logistics was very exciting, challenging and rewarding.??
As a first time international student, the staff were very welcoming and helped me settle in the new environment, new country.??
All staff members have vast practical and theoretical experience in their respective subjects, which made the class interactions particularly enjoyable and interesting.??
The course is designed rather practically to prepare the students to easily fit into roles they plan to pursue after graduation. Course structure, teaching techniques and assessment methods aptly prepared me for the next phases of my career.??
Overall the various papers provide an invaluable insight into the supply chain industry while enabling me to learn and also challenge the status quo as a part of the assessments.
The staff are approachable and very helpful. The course also provides students with an opportunity for networking within the wider industry.??
A great experience and the right program that helped me secure a good role in a global organisation.”
Parth Kukreti
MIT graduate
“Five stars to MIT and highly recommended.”
“Prior to studying at MIT, I was working at a supermarket which I wasn’t satisfied with. I wanted to do something different so I chose to study logistics at MIT.
This course gave me such a high level of logistics and freight forwarding knowledge, and made me ready to step into the industry.
My time at MIT was really great and our lecturers were always supportive. They always helped by going the extra mile to give me answers to my questions – even if it was during their break-times or home-time?– staff and lecturers were always happy to help.
I thank MIT for giving me both the knowledge and a qualification which helped me step into the industry with so much confidence.
Today, I can say is I am successfully working in logistics and freight forwarding industry because of my education at MIT.
Five stars to MIT and highly recommended.”
Aarti Dave
MIT graduate
“What I enjoy about MIT is flexibility.”
“I want to further my career, I am quite ambitious when it comes to what I want. If I’m not satisfied with where I am currently, I will take the extra step to go further.
What I enjoy about MIT is flexibility, especially around my kids. It enables me study, have a full-time job, and be a full-time mum as well.
MIT is giving me that formal qualification to back up my skills and knowledge. The advice I would give to someone looking at studying logistics is that if you want it, go for it, there is nothing holding you back if you want it.”
Starossa Tali
MIT graduate
“It is very fulfilling and no day is the same.”
“Logistics is how a product gets from A to B. Everything that you are wearing today, all of the food that you eat – a logistics company has gotten that to you. I wanted to know what happens to a product before it gets to your door. I knew a little, but I wanted to know all of the ins and outs, so I chose to study supply chain management at MIT.
You make friends, you get to learn about new things, and you develop. There is nothing better than that. It is very fulfilling and no day is the same.
My recommendation to you is – just do it. The logistics world is so wide that you can go on to do anything.”
Lauren Carswell
MIT graduate
“I am ready to step up in the industry with so much confidence.”
“International logistics is so important for the world economy and MIT has provided me the opportunity to understand this particular subject from experienced professors that have been in the industry for many years.?
The lecturers are really amazing, the professors are really helpful and approachable, and through my time at MIT I have learned so much that I am ready to step up in the industry with so much confidence, and also holding my formal qualification.?
Thank you, MIT. I really love you.”
Frank Silval
MIT graduate
“The lecturers are awesome.”
“Logistics to me is an industry that is always changing. MIT gives me the chance to learn from people who have worked in the industry for many years. The lecturers are awesome, they are really willing to help you, they are keen to share their experiences, and give you a better understanding of what’s to come.
I enjoy studying at MIT because they offer a range of ways to study – I can do it part-time or I can do it full-time and they make it easy.”
Devon Morris
MIT graduate
“All classes were recorded so I could study when it suits me.”
“I was in the tourism industry, which has been badly affected by the pandemic. I decided to study International Logistics, an essential and growing industry with various roles and opportunities for new learners.
MIT was recommended to me because of the flexibility and quality of lecturers, and I found that it was true – MIT offered great flexibility and support, and lecturers were so helpful too.
I studied full-time online while working part-time and looking after my child. All classes were recorded so I could study when it suited me.?While I studied online by myself at home, I never felt alone or left behind because lecturers and classmates were on Microsoft Teams. I could choose to see them on live chat class or to study later using recorded materials.????
The field trip to Port of Tauranga was a great experience. I could see what was happening at various parts of the port, which helped my learning later on. Also, as an online student, I appreciated the opportunity to meet lecturers and classmates face-to-face.
All lecturers have worked in the industry so they shared useful skills and interesting stories that are not in the text books. What I learnt were very practical, such as costing, communicating, creating documents etc.?The knowledge I gained at MIT now helps me at my workplace. The most important was that I understood what my colleagues were doing and talking about on my first day of work.??
The diploma has been valued by my employer as it covers broad knowledge in freight forwarding.”
Asako Takai
MIT graduate
“I liked that we could do online study in the evening.”
“12 years ago, I graduated with a diploma in shipping and freight from MIT and have been working in the logistics industry ever since. I wanted to upskill so chose MIT again.??
The students come from many different backgrounds. The lecturers are great, and they support us even during weekends. I liked the fact that we could do online study in the evening – it is so good for people who are working and juggling family life.
My MIT qualification helped me get into my current job. After I graduated, I was offered a job in the shipping industry straight away.”
Sylvia Susanti Natahardja
MIT graduate
“This has enhanced my knowledge, and benefitted me financially.”
“When I was asked in an interview if I have done any further studies despite 11 years of experience, I had said no. I do not want that to happen again.??
MIT offered what I was looking for, and the location made it more ideal as I work and stay in South Auckland.??
At MIT you gain practical knowledge and as well as a qualification. Studying was a total refresher of what I was doing at work and it has changed my views. It has enhanced my knowledge and benefitted me financially. I now have a different approach to work, import and export with laws, cost savings, and delivery of items.
I loved the approach of the tutors and lecturers as they were very experienced. The flexibility in studying was so great as I have a family and work. This has encouraged me to study more and enrol for other courses which will enable me be a logistics manager in the near future, and will help me financially as well.”
“To new students…
Get into the course and get your studies going as this industry has boomed. Without this industry we would be stuck. Covid has made all people realise that without the logistics industry nothing can be shipped or moved physically from country to another.??
The course work is to a standard where a new student who has zero experience will start liking to study. The teaching environment and students are of mixed ethnicity and age. We share our experiences in class and offer assistance to the new students.??
It is never late.”
Umendra Lal
MIT graduate
MIT is the quality choice. Study logistics and graduate work-ready.
“The lecturers make sure you’re up-to-date with your work.”
“Logistics is a fast-paced industry, so you need to think on your feet.
I’m an export air freight operator, which means I help companies export their goods to overseas markets. We work with large companies, moving many different types of products and booking space for them on airlines. Not many people know about it as a career, but if you have studied, and have the experience, you have a good chance to go far.
The lecturers at MIT were really good. They would always take the time to help you and make sure you’re up-to-date with your work.”
Betty Polima
MIT graduate
“Lecturers, flexible study options and success rate is what makes MIT unique.”
“I am a supply planner responsible for ensuring stock availability, reduction in cost and managing supplier relationships. I work with 7 vendors across 4 countries and also manage inventory levels for South Island.??
Supply chain is a vast industry with endless opportunities. It’s constantly growing, has flexible working hours and opportunities for salary increments.
I have a ton of experience in FMGC but realised I must be able to articulate the basics of supply chain and procurement to get ahead – so I took a logistics course at MIT. MIT offered the most flexible courses.?
I then quickly learnt how accessible the lectures were and the support provided gave me the boost to want to perform well. I dropped out of study years back because there was no support. It was a demoting, especially when students take a huge debt.?
MIT operates at a very high standard where student wellbeing is a primary concern – lecturers remember your name and ensure everyone is up to speed.?The lecturers are the main attraction to this institute. They come with solid backgrounds and experience in their field of study and will not fail or give up on a student that easily. They teach you what you need to succeed, lessons are based on reality, and they care about their students and their performance.
Studying logistics at MIT is a good way to upskill your strengths and it’s an accomplishment to study a course while being on the job – it shows dedication and makes you stand out from the crowd.??
My current job seems easy since I learnt about it in class already.?The effort you put in now will greatly be rewarded in the long run.”
Natasha Simadri
MIT graduate
“All staff members have vast practical and theoretical experience.”
“My time studying with MIT’s School of Logistics was very exciting, challenging and rewarding.??
As a first time international student, the staff were very welcoming and helped me settle in the new environment, new country.??
All staff members have vast practical and theoretical experience in their respective subjects, which made the class interactions particularly enjoyable and interesting.??
The course is designed rather practically to prepare the students to easily fit into roles they plan to pursue after graduation. Course structure, teaching techniques and assessment methods aptly prepared me for the next phases of my career.??
Overall the various papers provide an invaluable insight into the supply chain industry while enabling me to learn and also challenge the status quo as a part of the assessments.
The staff are approachable and very helpful. The course also provides students with an opportunity for networking within the wider industry.??
A great experience and the right program that helped me secure a good role in a global organisation.”
Parth Kukreti
MIT graduate
“Five stars to MIT and highly recommended.”
“Prior to studying at MIT, I was working at a supermarket which I wasn’t satisfied with. I wanted to do something different so I chose to study logistics at MIT.
This course gave me such a high level of logistics and freight forwarding knowledge, and made me ready to step into the industry.
My time at MIT was really great and our lecturers were always supportive. They always helped by going the extra mile to give me answers to my questions – even if it was during their break-times or home-time?– staff and lecturers were always happy to help.
I thank MIT for giving me both the knowledge and a qualification which helped me step into the industry with so much confidence.
Today, I can say is I am successfully working in logistics and freight forwarding industry because of my education at MIT.
Five stars to MIT and highly recommended.”
Aarti Dave
MIT graduate
“What I enjoy about MIT is flexibility.”
“I want to further my career, I am quite ambitious when it comes to what I want. If I’m not satisfied with where I am currently, I will take the extra step to go further.
What I enjoy about MIT is flexibility, especially around my kids. It enables me study, have a full-time job, and be a full-time mum as well.
MIT is giving me that formal qualification to back up my skills and knowledge. The advice I would give to someone looking at studying logistics is that if you want it, go for it, there is nothing holding you back if you want it.”
Starossa Tali
MIT graduate
“It is very fulfilling and no day is the same.”
“Logistics is how a product gets from A to B. Everything that you are wearing today, all of the food that you eat – a logistics company has gotten that to you. I wanted to know what happens to a product before it gets to your door. I knew a little, but I wanted to know all of the ins and outs, so I chose to study supply chain management at MIT.
You make friends, you get to learn about new things, and you develop. There is nothing better than that. It is very fulfilling and no day is the same.
My recommendation to you is – just do it. The logistics world is so wide that you can go on to do anything.”
Lauren Carswell
MIT graduate
“I am ready to step up in the industry with so much confidence.”
“International logistics is so important for the world economy and MIT has provided me the opportunity to understand this particular subject from experienced professors that have been in the industry for many years.?
The lecturers are really amazing, the professors are really helpful and approachable, and through my time at MIT I have learned so much that I am ready to step up in the industry with so much confidence, and also holding my formal qualification.?
Thank you, MIT. I really love you.”
Frank Silval
MIT graduate
“The lecturers are awesome.”
“Logistics to me is an industry that is always changing. MIT gives me the chance to learn from people who have worked in the industry for many years. The lecturers are awesome, they are really willing to help you, they are keen to share their experiences, and give you a better understanding of what’s to come.
I enjoy studying at MIT because they offer a range of ways to study – I can do it part-time or I can do it full-time and they make it easy.”
Devon Morris
MIT graduate
“All classes were recorded so I could study when it suits me.”
“I was in the tourism industry, which has been badly affected by the pandemic. I decided to study International Logistics, an essential and growing industry with various roles and opportunities for new learners.
MIT was recommended to me because of the flexibility and quality of lecturers, and I found that it was true – MIT offered great flexibility and support, and lecturers were so helpful too.
I studied full-time online while working part-time and looking after my child. All classes were recorded so I could study when it suited me.?While I studied online by myself at home, I never felt alone or left behind because lecturers and classmates were on Microsoft Teams. I could choose to see them on live chat class or to study later using recorded materials.????
The field trip to Port of Tauranga was a great experience. I could see what was happening at various parts of the port, which helped my learning later on. Also, as an online student, I appreciated the opportunity to meet lecturers and classmates face-to-face.
All lecturers have worked in the industry so they shared useful skills and interesting stories that are not in the text books. What I learnt were very practical, such as costing, communicating, creating documents etc.?The knowledge I gained at MIT now helps me at my workplace. The most important was that I understood what my colleagues were doing and talking about on my first day of work.??
The diploma has been valued by my employer as it covers broad knowledge in freight forwarding.”
Asako Takai
MIT graduate
“I liked that we could do online study in the evening.”
“12 years ago, I graduated with a diploma in shipping and freight from MIT and have been working in the logistics industry ever since. I wanted to upskill so chose MIT again.??
The students come from many different backgrounds. The lecturers are great, and they support us even during weekends. I liked the fact that we could do online study in the evening – it is so good for people who are working and juggling family life.
My MIT qualification helped me get into my current job. After I graduated, I was offered a job in the shipping industry straight away.”
Sylvia Susanti Natahardja
MIT graduate
“This has enhanced my knowledge, and benefitted me financially.”
“When I was asked in an interview if I have done any further studies despite 11 years of experience, I had said no. I do not want that to happen again.??
MIT offered what I was looking for, and the location made it more ideal as I work and stay in South Auckland.??
At MIT you gain practical knowledge and as well as a qualification. Studying was a total refresher of what I was doing at work and it has changed my views. It has enhanced my knowledge and benefitted me financially. I now have a different approach to work, import and export with laws, cost savings, and delivery of items.
I loved the approach of the tutors and lecturers as they were very experienced. The flexibility in studying was so great as I have a family and work. This has encouraged me to study more and enrol for other courses which will enable me be a logistics manager in the near future, and will help me financially as well.”
“To new students…
Get into the course and get your studies going as this industry has boomed. Without this industry we would be stuck. Covid has made all people realise that without the logistics industry nothing can be shipped or moved physically from country to another.??
The course work is to a standard where a new student who has zero experience will start liking to study. The teaching environment and students are of mixed ethnicity and age. We share our experiences in class and offer assistance to the new students.??
It is never late.”
Umendra Lal
MIT graduate
