Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Develop strategic logistics and supply chain leadership capability to manage upstream and downstream operations, improve organisational performance, and lead transformation in today’s complex business environment.
The Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips learners with essential knowledge and operational strategies for logistics and supply chain management at a leadership level. This 6-month part-time graduate diploma is designed for experienced professionals who want to strengthen their strategic thinking, digital leadership, and management project capability in Singapore’s logistics, procurement, and supply chain sector.
Strategic leadership for logistics and supply chain transformation
Modern logistics and supply chain leaders must manage complexity, resilience, and transformation
Organisations today need leaders who can evaluate supply chain performance, design effective logistics networks, coordinate planning decisions, manage sustainability expectations, and respond to global disruption. This Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management helps experienced professionals develop the strategic knowledge and leadership-level techniques needed to support organisational direction and long-term supply chain performance.
What you will learn
Through this graduate diploma, learners develop strategic knowledge across logistics strategy, supply chain strategy, digital logistics practices, supply chain leadership, and applied management research.
Integrated logistics strategy
Develop strategic understanding of global logistics, network design, operational analysis, logistics performance, risks, and sustainability.
Supply chain strategy
Strengthen your knowledge of supply chain drivers, performance metrics, network design, demand forecasting, planning, coordination, and sustainability.
Digital logistics leadership
Explore integrated logistics, cold chain practices, export requirements, international trade, Incoterms, and the drive toward digital logistics.
Sustainable supply chain practices
Understand integrated supply chains, sustainable supply chains, circularity, digital technologies, orchestration, and technology adoption.
Leadership-level decision-making
Apply analytical thinking to complex logistics and supply chain issues that affect organisational direction and resilience.
Management project capability
Undertake applied management research and produce a structured project that connects learning to practical organisational challenges.
A 5-module graduate diploma built for strategic leadership and application
The Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management comprises two taught modules, two digital learning modules, and one Management Project module. The curriculum is designed to support leadership capability in both downstream and upstream logistics and supply chain functions.
Logistics Strategy
A taught strategy module that develops leadership-level knowledge of integrated logistics strategy and how logistics functions connect with wider organisational performance.
- Global logistics and supply chains
- Inventory and warehousing for integrated logistics
- Logistics network design
- Logistics operational analysis
- Logistics collaborations
- Logistics performance
- Logistics risks
- Logistics sustainability
Supply Chain Strategy
A taught strategy module that develops knowledge of supply chain strategy, planning, coordination, performance, and resilience in contemporary organisations.
- Understanding the supply chain
- Supply chain performance
- Supply chain drivers and metrics
- Network design in the supply chain
- Demand forecasting in a supply chain
- Planning and coordination in a supply chain
- Transportation in the supply chain
- Sustainability in the supply chain
Management Project
A project module that guides learners to undertake management research on industry best practices and emerging developments that can impact logistics and supply chain management.
- Management research in an approved business sector
- Research into industry best practices
- Analysis of successful company cases
- Major management report
- Short professional article
- Recorded video presentation
Leadership in Logistics Practices
A digital learning module designed for learners to gain specialised leadership knowledge in logistics practices, with the flexibility to study at their own pace.
- Practices for Integrated Logistics
- Practices for Cold Chain Logistics
- Export Requirements for Logistics
- International Trade and Incoterms
- The Drive towards Digital Logistics
Leadership in Supply Chains
A digital learning module that develops knowledge of leading integrated, sustainable, circular, and technology-enabled supply chain practices.
- Practices for Integrated Supply Chains
- Practices for Sustainable Supply Chains
- Managing Circularity in Supply Chains
- Digital Technologies and Orchestration
- Technology Adoption for Supply Chains
Apply your learning through a leadership-level Management Project
The Management Project helps learners connect strategic learning with practical management research. Learners undertake research into best practices, analyse company cases, prepare a major report, produce a short professional article, and deliver a recorded presentation of their learning experience and project outcomes.
Research focus
Undertake management research in an approved business sector related to logistics and supply chain management.
Analysis and evaluation
Critically analyse industry best practices and successful company cases to develop deeper leadership insight.
Professional output
Produce a major report, a short professional article, and a recorded video presentation.
Flexible for working professionals, structured for measurable leadership learning
6 months part-time
The Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management can be completed within 6 months.
Weekday evening classes
Part-time classes are conducted on weekday evenings from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
In-person and virtual
Classes are available in both formats to support the needs of working professionals.
Digital learning flexibility
Digital learning modules provide flexibility for learners to study at their own pace before completing online examinations.
Assignment-based and project assessment
Students complete written assignments for each taught module. The Management Project is assessed through a major assignment, a minor assignment, and a short presentation.
Scheduled intakes
This course is scheduled to commence in the months of February and August.
Designed for experienced professionals moving into strategic logistics and supply chain leadership
- Logistics, supply chain, transport, warehousing, distribution, and operations professionals
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders responsible for upstream or downstream supply activities
- Professionals involved in logistics performance, planning, coordination, network design, or transformation projects
- Experienced practitioners seeking a leadership-level qualification in logistics and supply chain management in Singapore
Entry criteria
- At least 21 years old
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- English Language Proficiency of at least Grade C6 at GCE “O” level or equivalent
- Qualification not lower than a Bachelor degree recognised by SIPMM
- Applicants with SIPMM Diploma may be considered
- All applications are subject to approval by the Academic Board
Credentials that recognise leadership-level achievement and digital competency
Learners who successfully complete all modules receive the graduate diploma qualification, with an additional digital competency recognition opportunity for strong performance in the digital learning module examinations.
Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Students must pass all modules to complete the course successfully and to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Digital Certificate of Competency
When a student receives a minimum score of 80% for the digital module examination, the student will also receive a digital Certificate of Competency for the specific digital learning module.
Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management FAQ
Is this a part-time graduate diploma?
Yes. This is a 6-month part-time Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management designed for working professionals.
When are the intakes?
This course is scheduled to commence in February and August. Applicants should check with SIPMM for the actual date of commencement.
Are classes available virtually?
Yes. Classes are available in both in-person and virtual formats to support the needs of working professionals.
How is the course assessed?
Learners complete examinations for the taught modules, online examinations for the digital learning modules, and assessments for the Management Project.
Who is this course suitable for?
It is suitable for experienced logistics, supply chain, warehousing, transportation, and operations professionals who want to develop leadership-level capability.
What qualification will I receive?
Students who pass all modules will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
A trusted institute for professionals in logistics, procurement, and supply chain
SIPMM supports professionals in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain through specialised qualifications and professional development programmes.
The graduate diploma pathway is designed for organisation leaders and experienced professionals who manage transformation and upstream or downstream supply.
Learn under experienced practitioners and subject experts through engaging and practical learning.
Build strategic knowledge in logistics, supply chain, digital practices, sustainability, and applied management research.
Strengthen your logistics and supply chain leadership with a structured graduate diploma qualification
Build strategic capability in logistics strategy, supply chain strategy, digital leadership, and applied management research with SIPMM.