Diploma in International Supply Chain Management (N80)

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First-ever diploma course of its kind that trains professionals to support the needs of international trade and businesses
Covers international trade operations, legal and transportation issues from a global perspective
Learn the whole spectrum of supply chain management which includes areas in pharmaceutical & cold chain, aviation & maritime management, and project & event logistics
Six-month internship with leading international logistics companies such as MAERSK, the world’s largest container shipping company, and Lufthansa Cargo

About the Diploma

With the emergence of global production networks and supply chains that service international markets across the globe, professionals in international supply chain management are in high demand. Get a headstart with our Diploma in International Supply Chain Management (ISCM)!

You will build the expertise to improve business margins and market share. Learn about the coordination of transport issues across borders, trade agreements, legal and regulatory requirements, taxes, duties, insurance, security, and offshore procurement processes from a global perspective. You can also specialise in integrated resorts and cold chain.

Under our six-month local or overseas internship, you will gain first-hand experience with industry leaders such as MAERSK and Lufthansa Cargo.

Career Prospects

Over 3,000 international and local logistics and supply chain management companies that serve global and regional markets are based in Singapore. Singapore is the busiest port in the world and Asia’s largest cargo airport. With 17 out of the world’s top 25 third-party logistics companies having a substantial presence here, your job prospects are bright. You can pursue careers in purchasing management, freight and shipping businesses, airline and airport services, import and export businesses, transport management, risk and crisis management, the maritime industry and logistics operations.

Further Studies

Local universities offer ISCM graduates advanced standing. For example, you may gain module exemptions at Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore. SIM University admits graduates to their newly launched Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Alternatively, you can pursue further studies at the following overseas university:

University of Wollongong, Australia
- Bachelor of Commence (Supply Chain Management)

You may also gain advanced standing at other Australian universities like RMIT University, the University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College and the University of Southern Queensland.

Here are more details on the degree options and advanced standing at the universities - locally and overseas.

Related Courses

• Logistics Management (N58)

• Business Studies (N45)

• International Business (N85)

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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examinations (or equivalent) results and fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.

Subject

'O' Level Grade

English Language	1–6
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)	1–6
Any 3 other subjects	1–6

The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, a Humanities subject (Grade 1-9) or Art / Music (Grade 1-9) or Principles of Accounts (Grade 1-9) or a relevant OSIE / Applied Subject (Grade 1-9) and two other subjects.

Course Structure

First-Year Modules

Second-Year Modules

Final-Year Modules

Level 1.1

·	Applied Statistics

·	Business Computing Applications

·	Global Purchasing and Supply

·	Introduction to Freight Forwarding

·	Electronic Commerce

·	Sports & Wellness ^

·	Idea Jumpstart ^

Level 1.2

·	Service Operations Management

·	Dangerous Goods and Cargo Handling

·	Mathematics

·	Distribution Management

·	Introduction to SCM and Logistics

·	Communication Toolkit ^

Level 2.1

·	Optimisation and Simulation

·	Project and Event Logistics

·	Multimodal Transportation

·	Maritime Management

·	Idea Blueprint ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 2.2

·	Customs Brokerage Management

·	Cold Chain

·	Supply Chain Management

·	Aviation Management

·	Idea Launchpad ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 3.1

·	Ports and Terminals Management

·	Project Management

·	Law of International Trade

·	Risk Management

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 3.2

·	Six-month Internship

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules at Ngee Ann help students become more versatile and competitive by expanding their knowledge and skills beyond their core disciplines. Areas covered include communication, entrepreneurship, lifeskills, media and the arts, and science and technology.

Diploma Plus Programme and Elective Modules

Students can opt to take additional modules from a wide range of clusters under the Diploma Plus Programme (DPP) to further enhance and/or broaden their knowledge in a variety of discipline specific areas based on their interests and learning abilities. The Diploma Plus Certificate helps students if they wish to pursue a university degree or increase their employability in discipline-specific areas.

Students can choose the DPP clusters from the range listed below. The offer of a DPP cluster is subject to the condition that the minimum class size is met and based on available vacancies.

Engineering Clusters

Non-engineering Clusters

·	Advanced Engineering Mathematics *

·	Economics & Financial Applications

·	Leisure & Retail Management

* Designed in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). The syllabus is based on the first-year engineering mathematics and science curricula of NUS.

Engineering students can also pursue Diploma Plus Certificates in Business, Innovation Management and Languages (Japanese).

Introduction

Career prospects

Further studies

Entry requirements

Course structure

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