Program Overview

Overview of the NUS Bachelor of Technology (Supply Chain Management) Programme

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Bachelor of Technology (Supply Chain Management) programme is designed for suitably qualified polytechnic diploma holders who are currently employed and wish to pursue a part-time degree at NUS. The programme combines key components from the full-time Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISE) programme with essential elements of strong industry relevance.

Programme Objectives

The educational objectives of the programme are to provide students with:

• A deep fundamental knowledge of core supply chain management, supply chain engineering, and general business disciplines
• Broad integrative skills to apply the knowledge gained
• An appreciation of the interactions between modern logistics and supply chains, with engineering, business, and technology in modern society
• A drive for life-long learning and continuous self-development
• An understanding of their roles as supply chain analysts/engineers in the development of Singapore society at the national and global levels

Student Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes of the BTech (Supply Chain Management) curriculum strive to equip graduates with the following attributes:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to logistics and supply chain management
• Design and conduct experiments, analyse, interpret data, and synthesise valid conclusions
• Design a system, component, or process, and synthesise solutions to achieve desired needs
• Identify and formulate research through relevant literature review, and solve engineering problems with substantiated conclusions
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice with appropriate considerations for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental constraints
• Communicate effectively (including listening, writing, and speaking skills)
• Recognise the need for, and have the ability to engage in life-long learning
• Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal context and to be able to respond effectively to the needs for sustainable development
• Function effectively within multidisciplinary teams and understand the fundamental precepts of effective logistical and supply chain-related project management
• Understand professional, ethical, and moral responsibilities in the workplace

Admission Requirements

Admission to the NUS BTech programme is granted on a competitive basis. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

• Academic: Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent, in any discipline with evidence of strong mathematical or analytical content
• Skill/Experience: Two years of full-time work experience, or currently employed on a full-time basis, or fully discharged National Service (NS) liability
• Other: Be at least 21 years of age

Mode of Study and Programme Candidature

The NUS BTech programme is offered on a part-time basis, typically taking four years to complete. The period of candidature is minimum two-and-a-half years and maximum six years.

Programme Structure

The NUS BTech (Supply Chain Management) is a 160-Unit undergraduate degree programme comprising:

• University-level requirements for General Education (20 Units)
• Programme requirements (92 Units)
• Unrestricted elective courses (12 Units)

University-Level Requirements for General Education

Students must complete 20 Units, comprising one General Education (GE) Course from each of the pillars:

• Culture and Connections
• Critique and Expressions
• Singapore Studies
• Data Literacy
• Digital Literacy

Programme Requirements

Students must complete 92 Units, comprising courses from the following list:

• Faculty Requirements (8 Units)
• Major Requirements – Essential Courses (68 Units)
• Major Requirements – Elective Courses (16 Units or 17 Units)

Major Requirements – Essential Courses

• Engineering Mathematics I
• Probability and Statistics
• Programming Methodology with Python
• Probability Models with Applications
• Operations Research I
• Engineering Economy
• Statistics for Engineering Applications
• Supply Chain Modelling
• Systems Chain Design
• Global Sourcing and Supply Management
• Supply Chain Financial Analysis and Management
• Distribution and Warehousing
• Transportation Management
• BTech Dissertation
• Port Logistics

Major Requirements – Elective Courses

Students should select Electives from the following list:

• Systems Thinking and Design
• Simulation
• Cost Analysis and Management
• Project Management
• Decision Analysis in Industrial & Operations Management
• Advanced Modeling in Operations Management
• Data Analytics for Operations Management
• Introduction to Systems Engineering
• Selected Topics in Logistics
• Selected Topics in Engineering Management
• Selected Topics in Systems Engineering
• Selected Topics in Industrial Engineering

Unrestricted Elective Courses

These courses allow students to explore greater breadth or depth in any subject and at any level.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a BTech (Supply Chain Management) degree, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 160 Units
• A minimum 60% of Programme/Major/Second Major credits must be earned from NUS courses
• Level-1000 courses to be counted towards fulfilment of graduation requirements limited to 60 Units
• Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0

Fees and Financial Assistance

The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.

• Tuition Fee: Refer to the cohort-based tuition fee per Unit
• Financial Assistance: The Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) provides eligible Singaporeans and SPRs taking undergraduate degree or higher qualification programmes for the first time in local universities with a substantial tuition fee subsidy
• Application Fee: S$50.00 (excluding GST) / S$54.50 (including 9% GST)
• Administrative Fee: S$255.06 (including 9% GST)
• Miscellaneous Student Fees: As published by NUS Office of the University Registrar

Programme at a Glance

• Upcoming Event(s): Bachelor of Technology in Engineering Information Session
• Next Intake: AUG 2026
• Application Period: Dec 2025–Jan 2026 (12pm)