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Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain ManagementAwarded by: MDIS

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Programme Objectives 

The Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management has been specially designed to:

  • produce graduates with the essential knowledge, understanding and skills which will enable them to begin their careers in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector at the management entry level
  • develop in students essential life-long skills such as creative and logical thinking, problem-solving and analytical abilities, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • develop in students an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities undertaken by Logistics and Supply Chain professionals in the present global business world
  • develop students' transferable skills and their awareness of the dynamic environment in which logistics and supply chain processes take place


On successful completion of the programme, students will have acquired the following:

  • the necessary Logistics and Supply Chain skills and knowledge so that they can contribute effectively in a business environment
  • a good understanding of the workings of the Logistics and Supply Chain sector as an individual and as part of the larger logistics/Supply Chain industry
  • the ability to apply supply chain principles to various business issues within the sector and to the global market
  • the pre-requisites skills and knowledge to pursue further studies in Operations and Logistics and Supply Chain
  • confidence in the application of a range of analytical and logistics/supply chain tools


Award

Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management.

 

Assessment Methods

Combinaton of class participation, assignments, presentations and written examinations.


Why MDIS

The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.

 

Core Modules

Global Value Chain

E-Commerce and Customer Relationship Management

Purchasing and Supplier Development

Inventory Management and Control

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies

Business Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution Management

 

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
6 Months  TBC TBC

 

Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
8 Months  TBC TBC

 

Fees & Structure

 Structure  Tuition Fees  Non-tuition Fees
 Full-time NA NA
 Part-time

Application fees: S$109.00

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 17 and above and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

MDIS Diploma in Management Studies

OR

Relevant Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education)

OR

Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd language)

OR

MDIS Online English Placement Test (OEPT)

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test

 

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

 

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

 

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -  https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
6 Months  TBC TBC

 

Fees & Structure

Structure  Tuition Fees  Non-tuition Fees
Full-time NA NA

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 17 and above and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

MDIS Diploma in Management Studies

OR

Relevant Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education)

OR

Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd language)

OR

MDIS Online English Placement Test (OEPT)

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test

 

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:


Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Nancy Kusuma| Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg

Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 6 Months
Part-time: 8 Months 

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

Award
ADVANCED DIPLOMA 

Commencement Dates

For Full-Time Programme
TBC

For Part-Time Programme
TBC

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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