Last Updated: 18 October 2021
Supply Chain Management
The Diploma in Supply Chain Management (DSCM) covers the intricacies of every aspect of a supply chain in areas of procurement, supply and demand planning, distribution and logistics operations. Through DSCM, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge on processes and practicalities behind the movement of goods, information and finances along the supply chain, gaining a solid understanding of how suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers come together in international trade. You will also learn about specialised logistics verticals, namely, handling of dangerous goods, cold chain management for food and handling of pharmaceutical products such as vaccines and medicines.
Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Supply Chain Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 1 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Singapore, the World and I
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Programming for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
- Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
- Operations Planning
- Engineering Cost Decisions
- Statistical Methods for Engineering
- Warehousing and Storage
- Distribution and Transportation
- Inventory Management
- IT for Supply Chain Management
- Lean and Six Sigma
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Cold Chain and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
- Procurement and Supplier Development
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below
List of electives:
- Principles of Mechanics
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
Option B
- Select a Minor Programme
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Option 1
- One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Project
Select 1 module from the list below:
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Option 2
- Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
- Industry Immersion Programme II
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Internship
| Internship duration | 1 semester to 1 academic year long internship |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Distribution Officer /Planner
- Freight Officer / Executive
- Inventory Controller / Planner
- Logistics Solutions Analyst
- Purchasing Officer/ Executive
- Supply Chain Executive
- Transport Officer/ Executive
- Warehouse Officer/ Supervisor/ Executive
- Material Planner / Controller
- Procurement and sourcing officer / Specialist / Executive
- Any other roles related to Supply Chain and Logistics
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.