Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Course Description

From corporate giants to small businesses, the optimisation of supply chain techniques is a crucial factor in establishing a competitive advantage.
This course focuses on the business skills needed to manage the activities and flows of information between suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers, retailers and consumers within today’s business environment.

The different modules fall under four overarching categories: Strategic Decisions, Contributors to the Chain, Tools for a Successful SCM and Supporting Stakeholders.

This course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge relating to all aspects and issues of logistics within a sustainable supply chain. These include operations, purchasing and procurement of materials, inventory flow and control, storage and material handling in warehouses, economics of mode of transport and distribution, and shipment from the start of a product’s lifecycle up to its customer receipt.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:

• a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject),

AND

• a pass in English and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent) .

Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience related to the field of study.

*Equivalent qualifications abroad will also be considered for admission.

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:

• supply chain supervisor/manager
• logistics supervisor/manager

Modules

You are required to complete all 10 compulsory modules (60 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of the Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

How you’ll be assessed

The programme comprises a total of 10 modules.

Methods of assessment depend on the module and can be assessed in various modes.