Program Overview

Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Programme Overview

The Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management has been developed as a progression route for students aiming for a Higher Education qualification in the subject and/or for students aiming for a career in logistics, supply chain, and related industries.

Programme Aims

• An understanding of the core concepts, theories, and techniques in the Logistics & Supply Chain Management field
• An introduction to the latest technology and development in the Logistics & Supply Chain Management industry
• Develop competence in the areas of study and solutions to problems in industry
• To enhance an awareness of the business, legal, and social responsibilities of logistics operations
• Synthesise the requirements of industry regulatory systems
• A high degree of effectiveness within the industry by providing a wide range of relevant knowledge and skills to complement their experience in their scope of work

Learning Outcomes

• Distinguish trends of the past decade and make informed estimates of likely future developments
• Demonstrate knowledge of organisations, the external environment in which they operate, and how they are managed
• Analyse strategic issues
• Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems
• Show an understanding of logistics and supply chain management and practices in the context of their chosen specialisation
• Communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments

Programme Structure

• Programme Duration: 8 months + 6 months IA (full-time), 12 months + 6 months IA (part-time)
• Upcoming Intake: Start in January, March, May, July, September, November (full-time); January, April, July, October (part-time)

Modules

• Principles of Management
• Quantitative methods
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Economics
• Introduction to Logistics
• Principles of Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Data Analytics
• Industrial Attachment Program

Module Descriptions

Principles of Management

The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the principles and practices of management. Students will learn how to examine the nature of managerial work including strategy, operations, and project management, control, ethics, structures, and culture, organisational power, groups, and teams, individual performance, and stress, social responsibility, and change management.

Quantitative methods

This course introduces the basic concept of quantitative approaches to decision-making. It introduces students to basic concepts of and methods of qualitative methods used by Management. Enables students to understand how to collate and present data, apply, and range of statistical and operations research techniques.

Principles of Accounting

This module introduces students to the foundation and understanding of the principles and concepts of Accounting. Students will be exposed to the application of these accounting concepts in the preparation of financial statements for use by individuals, business, non-profit organisations, and government institutions. Students will also be developing expertise in using these accounting principles and concepts in their analytical approach to financial problem-solving.

Principles of Economics

The module is an introduction to basic economic principles and concepts and how they apply to the business environment. It introduces students to the global economy and reviews both the national and the global market. It establishes the framework for future courses by providing students with an overview of fundamental micro and macroeconomic concepts.

Introduction to Logistics

This module focuses on international Logistics and Supply Chain Management, key of which involves the integration of information and strategic decisions on transportation, inventory, material flow, and resources.

Principles of Marketing

This course seeks to equip students with an understanding of the role of Marketing. It outlines the fundamental principles, concepts, and techniques. It provides students with the opportunity to examine marketing theories and approaches and the value of marketing management in achieving corporate success in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Supply Chain Management

This module focuses on international Logistics and Supply Chain Management, key of which involves the integration of information and decisions on transportation, inventory, material flow, and resources.

Data Analytics

This module will introduce students to the concepts and methods of data analytics and use open-source GUI tools (point and click) to perform key statistical tests, data modelling, and visualization of results from business data decision-making and draw useful interferences from data. Students will be introduced to key concepts of statistical tests, data mining algorithms, evaluation of models, and results as well as effective presentation of results.

Industrial Attachment Program

Industrial Attachment is part of students' educational development. This enables theoretical learning in the classroom to be applied to practical learning situations and encourages application of theory and knowledge in appropriate context. Where students are unable to undertake an Industrial Attachment, they will be offered the option of a written Project.

Eligibility

Local Students Entry Requirements

• Minimum Academic Requirement:
  • Two passes in GCE A Level Examinations, or
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field
• Minimum English Language Requirement:
  • Achieved a grade C6 or better in English language O level, or
  • Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550
  • Completed LSBF Preparatory course in English Upper Intermediate Level
• Minimum Age: 18 years old

International Students Entry Requirements

• Minimum Academic Requirement:
  • Completion of Year 12 High School Qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries
  • Completed International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field in respective home countries
• Minimum English Language Requirement:
  • Achieved a grade C6 or better in English language O level, or
  • Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550
  • Completed LSBF Preparatory programme in English Upper Intermediate Level
• Minimum Age: 18 years old

Programme Faculty

• Dr. Roy Yap
• Dr. Albert Ng
• Dr. Ignatius Luke Chan
• Benedict Pek
• Jeffrey Koh Juay Kiang
• Sidiki Kaba

Tuition Fees

• SGD $6,104.00 (local students)
• SGD $8,074.07 (international students & progression)

Attendance Requirements

• International Students: 90%
• Local, PR, non-student pass: 75%

Industrial Attachment Programme

• Industrial Attachment is part of students' educational development
• Enables theoretical learning in the classroom to be applied to practical learning situations
• Encourages application of theory and knowledge in appropriate context
• Where students are unable to undertake an Industrial Attachment, they will be offered the option of a written Project

Teacher Student Ratio

• 1:120

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• Recorded Lectures

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• University of Greenwich
• University of East London
• Manchester Metropolitan University

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