Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GDLSCM)

Graduate Diploma
(Postgraduate)

Developing logistics and supply chain professionals with relevant capabilities to accelerate the growth in the logistics sector and sustain Singapore's position as Asia's logistics hub

Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Applications Open: 01 November 2024

Applications Close: 15 April 2025

Next Available Intake: July 2025

Programme Type: Graduate

Fees: View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Business Administration

School/Department: School of Business

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The logistics and supply chain management sector plays a significant role in Singapore's economy. The Future Economy Council has identified logistics as a key growth sector. The growth in this sector creates tremendous opportunities for logistics and supply chain professionals in Singapore. In addition, the industry is witnessing new developments like supply chain digitalisation, the advent of data analytics and interest in green supply chains. Singapore is also a logistics hub for the region, and doing business requires knowledge and understanding of various logistical challenges businesses face in the region. These developments created demands for logistics and supply chain professionals but require them to acquire new knowledge, up-skill, or re-skill themselves.

According to a 2023 report by Workforce Singapore, the country faces a talent shortage in mid-to-senior-level supply chain roles. The Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GDLSCM) programme offered by the School of Business addresses this talent and skills gap in the logistics and supply chain management industry. It aims to prepare students with relevant skillsets to further their organisation's digital transformation of supply chains and/or transition to greener supply chains. Students will be equipped with various strategies and analytical tools to improve the performance of the organisations' supply chain. The programme will facilitate networking opportunities for students in the ASEAN region and beyond.

The programme adopts a mixture of hands-on learning, lecture delivery, and presentation of industry practitioners from local and overseas industries or universities. It provides students with many opportunities to interact with leading experts and industry practitioners from the region to understand the logistics challenges and issues peculiar to different countries. Case studies, in particular, will be used extensively throughout the programme to make students aware of the new practices and developments in the industry.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a successful career in logistics and supply chain management.

Unique Features of the Programme

It focuses on emerging areas like supply chain digitalisation, supply chain analytics and green supply chains.
It addresses the complexities of international logistics and the role Singapore plays in this arena.
It involves academics and senior industry practitioners with many years of relevant experience in the logistics/supply chain industry as well as local and overseas guest speakers
The programme is stackable. Learners can learn at their own pace. They can progress from a Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLSCM) to Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GDLSCM). and eventually to a Master of Management (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).
It provides students with the option to choose specialist tracks like sustainable supply chain, supply chain analytics and AI in SCM, based on student’s interests and career plans.

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Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.

This programme is currently unable to take in international students, i.e., you must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or a resident in Singapore (e.g., Employment Pass holder) in order to apply for admission.

The University offers course fee concession for selected graduate programmes. Please click here for more details.

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding – SSG Subsidy
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) provides a 70% subsidy for Singapore Citizens (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) for approved SkillsFuture courses, applicable to both self-sponsored and company-sponsored applicants.

Self-sponsored applicants can use SkillsFuture Credit to offset remaining fees, while eligible applicants may also receive up to 90% subsidies through schemes like ETSS and the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy.

Applicants only pay the difference between the full course fees (set by the University) and the government funding from SSG.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the funding:

Have not previously received a government funding for the same course
Enrolled as Credit students
Required to achieve at least 75% attendance
Pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement
To complete all surveys and provide feedback related to the course

Applicable courses for SSG Subsidy: SCM503, SCM511, SCM513.
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SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above pursuing approved SkillsFuture courses with SUSS are eligible for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy, which covers up to 90% of course fees.

Eligibility for this enhanced subsidy depends on the SC student’s eligibility for the approved courses. Please click here for more details.

This allows SC students aged 40 and above to pay fees up to 90% lower than the standard subsidised fees for SC/PR students under 40.

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) and SkillsFuture (Mid-Career)
These courses are eligible for Singaporeans aged 25 and above to use their SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for the course fees. This course is also eligible for Singaporeans aged 40 and above to use their SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) to pay for the course fees. For further information on SFC and SFC (Mid-Career), click here.

To find out more about SkillsFuture Credit, please visit here.

Course Fee Concession
Singapore University of Social Sciences offers the following course fee concessions for students to enjoy one of the two categories:

Applicants who are aged 60 and above will enjoy 20% course fee concession OR
Alumni (Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral programmes) of Singapore University of Social Sciences and Singapore Institute of Management will enjoy 20% course fee concession

The above course concessions are applicable to all programmes (excluding Graduate Certificate) offered by the University unless specified otherwise.

They are not applicable to students under any scholarship or sponsorship schemes, SkillsFuture funded courses as well as courses offered with external institutions/organisations. The concessions are also not to be used concurrently with any other concessions. Please click here for more details.

Concession for First Two Master’s Courses - Alumni Benefits
For Singapore University of Social Sciences Alumni (Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral programmes) will also enjoy an additional 30% course fee concession for the first two master’s courses when they enrol for a Graduate Diploma and/or Master’s programme with the University. The enhanced course fee concession scheme is subjected to the following.

Other Financial Aids
There are other various types of financial aid available to students who need financial assistance:

Bank Study Loans
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) Scheme
Marriage and Baby Bonus Scheme
SUSS Student Care Fund

Please click here for more details.

GDLSCM students are required to complete 30 cu of coursework (all courses are 5 cu unless otherwise stated). The programme duration is one (1) year, and the maximum candidature period is two (2) years. Students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in their coursework as part of the fulfilment of the GDLSCM programme.

These are programmes with evening (during the weekday) or weekend classes. Students can work during the day and study in the evening.

Students can choose a specialist as shown below. They need to take 20 cu from the existing GDLSCM courses and 10 cu from another graduate diploma (GD) based on their chosen track.

Track	GDLSCM	Other GDs
General	30 cu	NIL
Sustainable Supply Chain Management	20 cu	10 cu from Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Management (GDESG)
Supply Chain Analytics track	20 cu	10 cu from Graduate Diploma in Analytics and Visualisation (GDAV)
AI for Supply Chain Management	20 cu	10 cu from Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business (GDAIB)

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Module Types
COMPULSORY	SCM501 Strategies for Supply Chain Management SCM503 Leading Supply Chains in the Digital Era SCM505 Managing International Logistics SCM511 Supply Chain Analytics SCM513 Transitioning to Green Supply Chains SCM515 Formulating Solutions for Supply Chain Challenges	30 cu

The GDLSCM is targeted at:

logistics and supply chain professionals who want to upgrade their skills in digital and/or green supply chain
early or mid-career professionals who want to reskill themselves
professionals who want to switch careers to logistics and supply chain management
mid or high management members who would like to have a better understanding of new skills and developments in logistics and supply chain management

Graduates from these programmes can seek employment in higher roles in the logistics and supply chain industry. They will be able to switch their existing role and can seek employment in the digital, analytical, or green supply chain domain. Job roles may include the following: supply chain analyst, supply chain manager, inventory manager, supply chain strategist, logistics planner, logistics manager etc.

	Lok Chun Hao Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Technical Operations, Archroma Textile Effects
	Tan Chop Sam Director, Global Digital SC Transformation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
	Stanley Lim Chairman, Internationalisation Committee Council Member & Former Chairman, Singapore Logistics Association

How many intake(s) are there in a year for the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GDLSCM)?
Currently, there are two intakes per year, January and July.
Do I need a background in logistics or supply chain management to enter the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GDLSCM)?
No. Professionals with a background in areas other than logistics or supply chain management may apply for GDLSCM.
How long does it take to complete the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GDLSCM)?
The GDLSCM programme duration is one (1) year, and the maximum candidature period is two (2) years.
Is an interview required for admission?
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo one or more interviews conducted by the University.
What is the requirement to graduate?
GDLSCM students are required to complete 30 cu of coursework. They have to achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in their coursework to be awarded a GDLSCM.
When will the courses be held?
Lessons are scheduled on weekdays evenings from 7 pm to 10 pm and sometimes on Saturdays.
Can I apply for course exemption and recognition?
Credit transfer may be granted to applicants for courses completed in SUSS or credit recognition for courses completed in approved institutions or organisations which are, or are deemed to be, offering relevant graduate-level courses. Credit transfer and recognition shall follow SUSS's policy.
I am working full time. Will I be able to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GDLSCM) programme?
Yes, these programmes cater to full-time working professionals.

How many courses do students take each semester?
Students are recommended to take up to 15 cu (3 courses) per semester.

What are the assessment components in each course?
It consists of a mixture of the pre-class quiz, class participation, individual assignments (TMA), group-based assignments (GBA) and End of Course Assessments (ECA).

What can this graduate diploma be stacked to?
You can stack this graduate diploma to the Master of Management (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) offered by the School of Business at SUSS.

Is there any final examination?
There are no final exams, but students need to submit an End of Course Assessment (ECA), which is like a project to be completed at the end of each course.

Are there any attendance requirements?
We encourage students to attend the six seminars/course to maximise their learning.

What happens if I do not complete the graduate programmes (e.g. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master) within the candidature period? Can I apply to take the remaining courses via CET pathway?
Students who have not completed their graduate programmes within the stipulated candidature period will not be eligible for the award of the qualification for such graduate programmes. Such students however may apply to take, via the CET pathway, the remaining courses which they did not complete under their graduate programmes as part of their personal learning and development . Such application will be subjected to the CET admission requirement. However, as such students have exceeded the candidature period for their graduate programmes, they will not be awarded the qualification for such graduate programmes even after taking and completing the remaining courses via the CET pathway (“Condition”).

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE, IS ONE OF THE COURSES UNDER A GRADUATE PROGRAMME. THEREFORE, APPLICANTS FOR THIS COURSE ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITION. BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS COURSE, THE APPLICANT AGREES TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITION.

Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management