Course Curriculum

Core Modules

Five (5) core modules plus one Dissertation

• Strategic Management In A Business Environment
• Services Marketing
• Finance & Performance Management
• Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
• Value Stream Management in Supply Chain Operations
• Dissertation

Elective Modules

Select two (2) of the following. Subject to availability.

• Operations Management
• International Logistics
• Commercial Relationships
• Quality Management In The Supply Chain

Admission Criteria

• A Degree from a recognised University or Institute
• A recognised qualification of equivalent standing

OR

• Other recognised qualifications (case by case)
• Candidates with relevant experience can be considered on case by case basis

AND

• Demonstrated proficiency in English equivalent to at least C6 credit at GCE 'O' Levels, or equivalent, or
• IELTS 6.5 band or above (conducted by the British Council), or
• A minimum of 230 points (computer based) or 570 (paper based) TOEFL (conducted by the United States Education and Information Centre)

This course is suitable for:

• Candidates at a management or supervisory level, and suitably qualified recent graduates, looking to understand the supply chain at the strategic level, and  to shape the future of global logistics practices in Singapore and the region
• Students who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of 'cutting edge' supply chain concepts that can enhance organisational effectiveness
• Engineers and managers needing to develop their skills in logistics and supply chain management
• Others involved in the supply and movement of goods through the supply chain

Career Prospects

It increases your career potential by improving your:

• Knowledge and experience in logistics and the supply chain
• Technical and problem solving skills
• Supply chain management techniques
• Management skills
• Ability to take on greater responsibility

Students that have a qualification in Strategic Supply Chain Management can seek to further their career in areas such as:

• Assisting organisations in developing global logistics and operations networks to support multinational strategies
• Specialising in distribution, warehousing and/or transportation, building innovative solutions for 3PL providers
• Building an international plant network to assist an organisation to take advantage of the best available worldwide resources while accessing global markets
• Assisting smaller organisations to grow globally through innovative supply chain strategies, enabling them to source and distribute more effectively
• Consulting opportunities in a number of industries including food, electronics, pharmaceutical and oil & gas, to name a few
• Service operations management, in areas such as health care

Study Progression & Award

Students will only be allowed to proceed to the dissertation if their overall grade in the taught part of the programme is 40% (core plus specialist modules) and all modules have been passed.

Intermediate exit awards are available as follows:

• Students who complete and pass 60 credits may qualify for a Post Graduate Certificate
• Students who complete and pass 120 credits may quality for a Post Graduate Diploma

This degree is validated and awarded by the federal University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk