Overview
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.
Career Prospects
Programme Structure
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) |
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
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.
Tuition Fees
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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
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
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