The result of an increasingly globalised world where goods and services move fluidly across borders is a booming logistics and supply chain management industry. 

Our Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management will give you special insight into international trade and logistics, and groom you to be an in-demand professional.

Why study with us?

A Robust Education

First up: a solid foundation in logistics and supply chain management with modules such as international shipping management, warehouse management and many more. Next, modules on international business management, e-commerce and marketing will provide you with a robust business education. These add up to a broad-based and comprehensive curriculum.

Career Prospects 

Singapore as a global logistics and supply chain hub, job prospects are bright for graduates. Upon graduation, you will be able to join the aviation, maritime and MICE industries. You can work as a purchasing officer, inventory controller, freight forwarding specialist, transportation analyst, air cargo specialist, line management analyst or ship capacity planner.

Further Studies 

Graduates may proceed to pursue the Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management or study for a degrees in logistics and supply chain management or other business degree disciplines.

State-of-the-art city institute 

Studying at our Singapore institute, located in the Central Business District, just 5 minutes’ walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT station, you’ll be right in the heart of the city, surrounded by excellent infrastructures and within easy reach of everything that Singapore has to offer.

LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of this course, students will:

• 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
• Demonstrate study autonomy as well as planning, judgement and organisational skills
• Work effectively with others as a member of a diverse group
• Undertake further training and develop new skills within a structured and managed environment

In addition, holders of the Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management should have developed the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment.

MODULE OUTLINE

• Quantitative Methods 
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Economics
• Introduction to Logistics
• Principles of Management 
• Principles of Marketing 
• Supply Chain Management
• Principles of Information Systems; OR
• Business Communications

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Minimum Age 

17 years or above

Minimum Academic Entry Requirement

• Two passes in GCE A Level Examinations; OR
• Higher NITEC; OR
• Completion of equivalent high school qualification (12 years); OR
• Pass in appropriate Foundation / Certificate programme; OR
• Other similar qualifications; OR
• Mature Entry Route: Students aged 21 years old and above who have relevant work experience (2 years min) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Academic Board. Students who enrol via the Mature Entry Route may be required to undergo interviews and show documented proof of experience and employment (eg. Company letter or letter of appointment)

Minimum English Language Entry Requirement 

Applicants must have ANY of the following:

• Grade C6 or better in the English Language at the Singapore GCE ‘O’ levels; OR
• IELTS 5.5; OR
• TEOFL 550; OR
• Achieved a minimum advanced grade in the LSBF Preparatory Course in English (advanced level module)

All international students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of their linguistic ability by gaining a minimum level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, prior to receiving an offer for the course.

Exceptions 

Students, who have other qualifications, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Award of Diploma & Assessment

To be awarded the LSBF Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, students must pass all 8 modules in the programme. To achieve a pass grade in each module, students must obtain an overall passing grade of at least 40%.

COURSE DURATION

Full Time course: 

8 months

Students attend lessons for a period of 8 months from Monday to Friday

Part Time course: 

12 months

Students attend 3-hr lessons 3 nights a week and scheduled weekends for a period of 12 months.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for students who aim for a career in a wide range of industries in the logistics and supply chain management sector or pursue a higher qualification in the same field. 

The course is designed to help students master the fundamentals of both logistics management and business management.