Postgraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Systemic Innovation in Logistics

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators in the Logistics Sector through the Decalogue Management Methodology

To equip participants with advanced tools and thinking methods rooted in the Theory of Constraints to identify opportunities, solve complex systemic problems, and launch sustainable, scalable ventures in the logistics sector  by using the Decalogue Management Methodology and Theory of Constraints (TOC). This course will equip professionals with the tools, strategies, and methodologies needed to address systemic challenges and drive innovation in the logistics sectors. 

Course Outlook

This 12-month postgraduate certificate is designed for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the logistics sector seeking to transform real-world challenges into business growth opportunities. Through the application of powerful Thinking Processes from the Theory of Constraints (TOC), participants will gain deep strategic insights, create breakthrough innovations, and develop scalable logistics ventures with measurable impact.

The course blends cutting-edge management thinking with practical entrepreneurship to deliver a powerful, implementation-oriented experience.

This course is not just about learning frameworks. It’s about transforming how you think, lead, and grow in the logistics space. Whether you’re optimizing a fleet, redefining last-mile delivery, or building smarter supply chain partnerships, this certificate puts real tools into real hands for real results.

The final project, Profitable Innovation Project (PIP), Each student must design, develop, and deliver a validated logistics sector innovation that solves a meaningful systemic constraint, with real-world engagement. The project must demonstrate evidence of profit, validation and traction — either through early revenue, partnership buy-in, or tangible investor interest.

STARTS ON

June 6th, 2025

DURATION

12 Months, Hybrid,
7-9 Hours Per Week

PROGRAM FEE

US$8,800

1st installment amount to be received within 2 days from the day application is accepted

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Campus Immersion & Networking Opportunities

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, engineering, or related field
  • Or: 3+ years of professional experience in logistics or operations
  • Passion for problem-solving and innovation

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

  • Aspiring logistics entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
  • Supply chain and operations professionals seeking promotion or business growth
  • Founders of small-to-mid logistics companies aiming to scale
  • Managers looking to transition into innovation or strategic roles

Course Schedule

Module One: Breakthrough Thinking for Continuous Innovation in Logistics

Focus: Identify internal/external conflicts and mental models limiting business growth.

Topics Covered:

  • Learn to identify “being stuck” as a signal for innovation.
  • Apply Conflict Cloud to real logistics inefficiencies (e.g., warehousing delays, last-mile delivery, coordination issues).
  • Deliverables: Conflict Cloud analysis of a personal or industry-wide logistics problem; draft innovation idea.

Sales Impact: More effective value propositions
 Profit Impact: Early-stage identification of wasteful practices
 Growth Impact: Culture of innovation introduced

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Module Two: Crafting Complete, Thought-through Solutions for a Desirable Future in Logistics

Focus: Ensure solutions are logically sound and implementation-ready.
Topics Covered:

  • Use Future Reality Tree to visualize expected outcomes of your innovation.
  • Apply Negative Branch Thinking to preempt failure risks in the logistics context.
  • Deliverables: Validated innovation design with a causal model; risk management brief.

Sales Impact: Confident market promises
 Profit Impact: Avoid costly implementation failures
 Growth Impact: Clear pathway to scale solutions across operations

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Module Three: Systemic Strategy and Implementation in Logistics

Focus: Structure the innovation into a scalable business strategy.
Topics Covered:

  • Build a Core Conflict Cloud from interdependent inefficiencies in the logistics sector.
  • Create a Future Reality Tree showing interconnected solutions.
  • Use Prerequisite and Transition Trees to build a scalable roll-out plan.
  • Deliverables: Visual business model blueprint with implementation pathway.

Sales Impact: Faster time-to-market for new services
 Profit Impact: Reduced operational downtime and waste
 Growth Impact: Strategic roadmap enhances investor and partner confidence

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Module Four: External Constraint in Logistics

Focus: Build unrefusable market offers that create revenue growth.
Topics Covered:

  • Conduct customer interviews to uncover Undesirable Effects.
  • Craft an “unrefusable offer” based on logistics client needs (e.g., cost reduction, delivery time, transparency).
  • Design value-chain collaboration strategies.
  • Deliverables: Market positioning report; prototype of unrefusable offer; sales and marketing plan.

Sales Impact: Win larger, more profitable deals
 Profit Impact: Higher margins via value-based pricing
 Growth Impact: Stronger customer lifetime value, repeat business

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Module Five: Project Phase

Objective: Design, validate, and launch a logistics-based startup using the TOC Thinking Processes.

Topics Covered:

  • Apply full TOC Thinking Process toolkit to venture
  • Conduct customer discovery and solution validation
  • Pilot education product or service

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Integrate all thinking tools into a real-world business model
  • Launch and lead a systems-based logistics innovation
  • Evaluate effectiveness through user feedback and iteration

What Counts as a PIP? A PIP must:

  • Solve a critical constraint in the education sector using TOC thinking
  • Demonstrate application of TOC tools (Conflict Cloud, FRT, NBR, etc.)
  • Deliver a real product/service/pilot to at least one user or customer
  • Show evidence of market validation or sales (surveys, pre-orders, sign-ups, MoUs, pilot results, etc.)
  • Present a path to profitability

Support Provided:

  • Assigned mentor from CIRMI team
  • Weekly design sprints and reviews
  • Business model validation with stakeholders
  • Access to industry partners and advisors
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Course Structure

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Learning Mode: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
  • Capstone Project: 60% of final grade
  • Phase 1: Systems Thinking & Innovation (Modules 1 & 2)
  • Phase 2: Strategy & Implementation (Modules 3 & 4)
  • Phase 3: Capstone Project (Profitable Innovation Project – PIP

The program is divided into 4 learning modules (8 months), followed by a 4-month applied entrepreneurial project to create and launch an industry-relevant solution.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Learning Materials

  • Reading materials (articles, books, and case studies)
  • Decalogue Methodology and TOC toolkits
  • Access to an online learning platform with videos, templates, and resources
  • Recommended industry reports and publications

Teaching Methods

  • Lectures & Workshops: Expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops
  • Case Studies & Group Discussions: Real-world industry challenges and collaborative problem-solving
  • Guest Speakers & Industry Panels: Insights from successful entrepreneurs, investors, and construction leaders
  • Interactive Learning: Tools, templates, and frameworks for developing innovative solutions

Assessment Breakdown

  • Capstone Project (60%): A real-world applied project where students develop a viable, scalable innovation in the construction & infrastructure sector. This project must be validated by real users, demonstrate financial viability, and be presented to industry experts for feedback.
  • Module Assessments (40%): Each of the four modules includes practical assignments, case studies, and individual/group projects focused on the tools and methodologies learned in each module. These assignments contribute 10% each towards the final grade

Course Highlights

  • 100% Applied to Your Business
     Participants work directly on their own logistics business or a chosen company, applying each tool and framework to drive real outcomes.
  • Backed by the Theory of Constraints (TOC)
     Harness a globally respected methodology for breakthrough thinking, developed by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, author of The Goal.
  • Capstone: Launch a Scalable Venture
     Design, validate, and prepare to scale a logistics startup with investor-ready pitch decks, business models, and financials.
  • Unrefusable Offer Design
     Learn to craft offers that customers can’t turn down—rooted in their true pain points and the realities of your operations.
  • Strategic, Not Just Operational
     Go beyond tools and learn to think like a strategist: identify core conflicts, test assumptions, and build systemic innovation.
  • Mentorship and Industry Feedback
     Engage with mentors from logistics, supply chain, and TOC experts. Receive personalized feedback at each major milestone.
  • Life changing Certification
     Earn a recognized Postgraduate Certificate that demonstrates mastery of advanced problem-solving and business innovation.
  • Modular and Flexible
     Designed to accommodate busy professionals and entrepreneurs, with flexible delivery and modular structure.

Key Learning Goals

  • Apply Decalogue and TOC Thinking Processes to identify systemic constraints in logistics
  • Design sustainable, high-leverage innovations
  • Create clear strategic pathways to implementation and change
  • Build value-driven, market-aligned logistics ventures
  • Engage and influence stakeholders with a systems-based mindset

Fees, finance and scholarships

Fees, finance and scholarships

  • Home: $8,800

Funding your studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Additional course costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Scholarships

We award limited scholarships to local and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship.

Certification

Upon successful completion of all modules and final project, participants receive:

Postgraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Systemic Innovation in Logistics with specialization in the Decalogue Management Methodology and TOC Thinking Processes

  • Identify industry constraints
  • Develop scalable solutions
  • Launch market-ready entrepreneurial ventures

The final project, Profitable Innovation Project (PIP), offers participants the opportunity to design, develop, and deliver a validated education-sector innovation that solves a meaningful systemic constraint, with real-world engagement. The project must demonstrate evidence of validation and traction 

Early registrations are encouraged.

Flexible payment options available. View payment plans

Starts On 6th June, 2025

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Support for your studies

At CGSE, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment. 

Research

The programme is underpinned by the research expertise of world-leading academics in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, digitally enabled business models, circular economy, and sustainability.

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