Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The main aim of the Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management is to give students the best possible preparation for a successful career in Logistics & Supply Chain Management and a wide range of industries. Graduates of the course will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic underlying academic concepts and principles associated with the broader discipline of Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

The Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management aims to provide students with:

• 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.
• Synthesize 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.

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

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. 

To be eligible for Industrial Attachment a student must have passed a minimum of 4 modules during their course of study.

Students who commence an Industrial Attachment and subsequently fail to complete this will not be awarded the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management but will be awarded Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management as an Exit award.

Students who opt to source their own Industrial Attachment and who subsequently fail to secure this will be awarded the Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management as an Exit award.

The Industrial Attachment is considered to be an integral part of the Diploma. In the unlikely event that a student cannot be placed for IA LSBF will allow the student to complete a 2,500 word Project in a maximum of 2 months.

Where students specifically request they may be granted the option of completing a Project rather than undertake the Industrial Attachment.  The project (2,500 words) topic is assigned by the School, students have a maximum of 2 months to complete the project after approval. Students must still meet the same eligibility requirements (4 passes) to take the Project.

Assessment Outline  

Assignment/Class test: 50%                                                        

Final Exam: 50%                                                                               

Total: 100%   

Introduction to Data Analytics Using R

Mid-term Quiz 1: 25%                                                                                    

Mid-Term Quiz 2: 25%                                                                                      

Final Project: 50%                                                                                    

100% 

Assessments Profile

Assignment/Class test: (50%)

• The assessment may take the form of an in-class test, individual or group assignment.
• Students to be communicated on assignment and assessment outlines/ parameters before course and unit commencement.
• Students are tasked to submit the assignment/ class test.

Final Examination (50%) 3 hours

• Students to be communicated on the final exam and assessment outlines/ parameters before course and unit commencement.
• Lecturer will go through with the students and highlight the importance of relevant topics during the final revision class.
• Students are required to sit for the final exam.

Student must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%.  If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade of 40%, students will be permitted one retake attempt in each failed assessment and failure of this retake will require students to re-module the failed module(s) again in full prior to additional retake attempts.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete and pass all required modules in this course.

Students who are for any reason unable to complete the Diploma and who have successfully passed a minimum of 4 modules are eligible for an Exit Award of a Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Minimum Age: 18

Local students shall possess one of the following:

• At least two passes in GCE ‘A’ Level
• International Baccalaureate (24 points)
• Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field
   

International students shall possess one of the following:

• 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
   

AND

Both local and international students MUST fulfil the minimum English language entry requirement of one of the following (except Mandarin programmes):

• Achieved grade C6 or better in English language in GCE O level
• 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

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification, lack of equivalent Year 12 in home country, etc.) will be assessed on a case by case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.