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Overview
What you will study
There is an increasing need for individuals and businesses working in food and fibre production to build supply chains that are sustainable.
Concerns over the long-term environmental impact of supply chain management processes mean companies must take steps to improve how their products are sourced, produced, and delivered. However, many professionals working in food and fibre production lack the specialist skills required to successfully implement sustainable sourcing along supply chains.This Sustainable Sourcing in Food and Fibre course offered by University of Melbourne will equip learners with the fundamental knowledge to apply sustainable sourcing along supply chains in an environment where there is a growing demand for greater social accountability.
Learning outcome
By the end of this course, you will have a greater understanding of how to apply sustainable sourcing across supply chains in the food and fibre sector.
You will be able to:
- Critically review sustainable sourcing systems for businesses, agriculture, and food industry organisations
- Develop sustainable sourcing policies and practices for businesses and industry organisations.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Explore the basics of sustainable sourcing
- Access world-class resources from leading food and fibre companies
- Gain essential practical skills applicable to your workplace
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Upcoming dates for this course are yet to be announced.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Food ScienceWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 00116K
- To enrol in this course, learners are required to have an undergraduate degree in agriculture or 5 years of equivalent work experience in a related industry.
- Some knowledge of supply chains and distribution specific to food and agriculture production is also recommended.
Work experience
- 5 years of equivalent work experience in a related industry
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents990 AUD / full≈ 990 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents990 AUD / full≈ 990 AUD / full
Funding
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