Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management

Course Objective

This course equips students with sound knowledge and industry practices of contemporary logistics and supply chain management at the supervisory management level in an organisation. This specialised diploma programme covers key topics in two knowledge modules and a Research Project module. The two knowledge modules are Logistics Management and Warehouse Management. The Research Project will guide students to undertake a project on best practices in logistics and supply chain management.

Delivery and Assessment

The diploma in logistics and supply management course incorporates blended learning mode, where students attend class lectures, as well as undertake self-directed learning through optional online videos. Faculty members are highly experienced practitioners with postgraduate academic and professional qualifications.

The Research Project module requires students to attend regular class sessions so that they can be closely guided to complete the projects within the study period. Students are expected to make use of relevant websites for purposes of learning and research. Upon completion of each knowledge module, students will sit for the examination. As for the Research Project module, each student is assessed on a major assignment, a minor assignment, and a short presentation.

Course Duration and Frequency

The part time diploma in logistics and supply management course can be completed within 6 months. This course is scheduled to commence in the months of March, June, September and December, but this may subject to changes. Please check with the institute on the actual date of commencement.

The lecture timings for the part-time classes are shown below:

Time : Weekdays evening 7pm to 10pm
Frequency : 1 to 2 classes per week
Venue : Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management

Admission Requirements

An applicant age must be at least 17 years old; and has attained GCE ‘O’ level, with a Grade C6 in 3 subjects, English, Mathematics and Science; and has at least 1.5 years of related experience. Those who do not have the requisite qualification but are age at least 23 years old, and have more than 3 years of related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Academic Board.

Academic Award & Recognition

Students must pass all module assessments to complete the diploma course successfully, and be awarded the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management (DLSM). DLSM graduates will be conferred a professional credential as a World Accredited Practitioner in Logistics and Supply Management, and this credential is awarded by World Certification Institute (WCI).