OVERVIEW
About This Programme
The Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management is to provide students with the opportunity to further develop Logistics & Supply Chain Management knowledge based on practical skills gained through successful completion of the LSBF Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Holders of the Advanced Diploma will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the major theories in business and management, and of the way in which those theories have developed.
CIMA and ACCA accredited degree
8 month | fulltime
fast track degree
Practical and theoretic modules
Guided career sessions
MODULES
A course to designed to explore beyond subject knowledge
Human Resource Management
This module introduces relevant concepts and theories in the field of Human Resource Management and provides students with the knowledge, understanding and key skills in relation to HRM. It provides an insight into international diversity in HRM, allowing them to compare the role, activities, and institutional frameworks of human resource management in different national contexts.
Operations Management
This module will provide students with a thorough background in the areas of management information systems (MIS) and operations management (OM). The main topics of discussion include the decision processes, information and decision technologies, information strategy, operations management and operations research. The module maintains a good balance between theoretical and practical aspects and encourages students to achieve expertise in both parts.
International Shipping Management
This module introduces students to the process and procedures of transporting freight by sea and air. The coverage also provides students with the necessary knowledge and insights into shipping terms and import export documentation with a focus on international and local contents.
Warehouse Management
This module introduces students to the functions and activities in the warehouse covering receipt, storage and movement of raw materials or finished goods to intermediate storage locations or to final customer in a multi-echelon model of distribution. The objective of warehousing management is to help in optimal cost of timely order fulfilment by managing the resources and inventory economically.
Business Logistics Strategy
This module focuses on identifying the organisation’s strength, industry position and understanding the externals factors that may influence that position. It concerns strategic decisions about choice of products and technologies to meet the needs of customers, establish competitive advantage and create new opportunities for the business.
International Purchasing Management
This module focuses on the roles of purchasing and materials management or supply management in the realm of logistics and supply chain management. Students will have the knowledge and understanding of the acquisition, evaluation and selection of supplier processes and learn how to control quality and implement strategic cost management.
Global Distribution Management
This module introduces the different modes of transportation and the different strategies shippers adopt in global transportation. Transport logistics is one of the most critical aspects of business logistics to satisfy customer demands.
Business Law(alternative 1)
This module will provide students with the general knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of business law in Singapore. It covers major topics discussed in business law courses providing clear examples and simplified cases. The module contains many practical points and common clauses when drafting a contract.
Strategic Management (alternative 2)
This module introduces the student to the theory and practice of strategic management, and the holistic way in which it draws upon a wide variety of managerial functions in its creation. It will provide students with an understanding of the key concepts, theories and process integral to the strategic management of organisations.
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. Industrial Attachment applies to all full-time STP holders.
For Part-time students or Full-time non-STP holders, to complete the Diploma they must show that they either have a minimum of 6 months relevant working experience or complete the written Project. In certain circumstances non-STP may opt for the Industrial Attachment.
Full course structure and learning outcomes
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what to expect
Kickstart Your Carer in Logistics
Programme Aims
- To develop students’ competence and practical skills in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- To lay the foundation for future pathway and continuing professional development.
- It is a practical business management program with a focus on managing the flow of materials, people and services, to satisfy customer demand.
- To provide students with up-to-date information on the latest and most effective logistics technology tool.
- The knowledge and skills that will enable them to follow a career in all areas of Logistics & Supply Chain Managementand a wide range of careers in business and management.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate relevant Logistics & Supply Chain Management knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed
- Demonstrate an understanding of international Logistics and Supply Chain Management, including the integration of information and decisions on transportation, inventory, material flow, and resources
- Identify the organisation’s strength and industry position and understand the externals factors that may influence that position
- Understand the roles of purchasing, materials management and supply management in the realm of logistics and supply chain management
- Evaluate the different modes of transportation and the different strategies shippers adopt in global transportation. Transport logistics is one of the most critical aspects of business logistics to satisfy customer demands
- Ability to conduct an applied research leading to a project report by applying the knowledge; skills and perspectives gained
Skills you will acquire
$92,000+
median Singapore salary for Accounting
483,000+
Singapore job openings in Accounting
75%
of graduates report positive career outcome
programme structure
Industrial Attachment Programme
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 Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management but will be awarded Diploma 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 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management as an Exit award.
The Industrial Attachment is considered to be an integral part of the Advanced Diploma. In the unlikely event that a student cannot be placed for IA LSBF will allow the student to complete a 5,000 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 (5,000 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.
Schedule & Mode of delivery
Full-time students attend lessons @ 3 hours per day and directed/independent learning for a period of 8 months from Monday to Friday, plus 6 months industrial attachment. (Total 39 hours of directed study; 30 hours Synchronous and 9 hours Asynchronous)
Part-time students attend 3-hour lessons 2/3 nights a week for a period of 12 months, plus 6 months industrial attachment. (Total 36 hours of directed study; 24 hours Synchronous and 12 hours Asynchronous)
Lectures, Tutorial, Seminars, Workshops, Case study and Exercises, Class Discussion
Attendance requirements
International Students: 90%
Local, PR, non-student pass: 75%
Assessment, graduation and awards
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete and pass all required modules in this course to receive a Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management certification.
Assessment:
Total: 100%
Assignment/Class test – 50%
Final Exam – 50%
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 attempt.
Teacher student ratio
1:80
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Why choose LSBF for your education
Study Materials
Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.
Student Portal
Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.
Accessible Faculty
Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.
Recorded Lectures
We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can apply for this programme
Local students Entry Requirements
Minimum Academic Requirement:
- LSBF Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field
Minimum English Language Requirement:
- 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
Minimum Age
19 years old
Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification etc) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.
International students Entry Requirements
Minimum Academic Requirement:
- LSBF Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field in respective home countries in English medium
Minimum English Language Requirement:
- 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
Minimum Age
19 years old
Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification etc) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.
TUTION FEES
(Prices inclusive of GST)
SGD $6,649.00
(local students)
SGD $9,083.33
(international students, progression, new)