Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Course details

Course Outcomes

• Develop a solid understanding of facilities planning, inventory management, IT for supply chain management, logistics, transportation, and warehousing
• Receive training in how to manage logistics along the entire supply chain
• Graduate with a well-rounded education comprising technical capabilities, specialised knowledge, and exposure to concepts related to innovation and entrepreneurship
• Undergo a 16-week industry attachment programme with a company such as DHL, Schenker, or UPS

Career Prospects

DSCM graduates can build dynamic careers at all levels of the supply chain across a wide range of industries. You will be in a good position to pursue roles such as:

• Distribution Officer
• Freight Forwarding Specialist
• Inventory Controller
• Logistics Planner, Officer, or Analyst
• Project Manager
• Purchasing Officer
• Supply Chain Executive.

Course Structure

General Modules (24 MC)  

6 compulsory modules: 

• Mathematics  
• Physics 
• Organisational Behaviour  
• Mathematics for Engineering 
• Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
• Effective Communication 

Discipline Modules (36 MC)  

9 compulsory modules: 

• Introduction to Programming  
• Engineering Design 
• Operations Planning 
• Operations Planning II 
• Facilities Planning and Design 
• Engineering Cost Decisions 
• Statistical Methods For Engineering 
• Distribution and Transportation 
• Inventory Management 

Specialisation Modules (24 MC)  

6 compulsory modules: 

• Warehousing and Storage  
• Logistics Planning and Control 
• IT for Supply Chain Management 
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma 
• Supply Chain Management 
• Procurement and Supplier Development 

Industry Orientation Programme (28 MC)  

3 compulsory modules: 

• Project 
• Character and Citizenship Education  
• Industry Immersion Programme (20 MC)

Elective Module (4 MC)  

Select 1 module from the following list: 

• Advanced Mathematics – Differential Equations  
• Advanced Mathematics II – Linear Algebra 
• Retail Logistics 
• Cold Chain Management 
• Pharmaceutical and Bio-Chem Supply Chain 

Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)  

Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of freely-chosen modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP