As consumers and customers we often do not realise the chain of steps involved in making sure the goods we purchase reach us on time. There is a system or mechanism of some kind at work, making sure that the process from raw materials to finished product is a seamless one. It is known as supply chain.

The Diploma in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) aims to equip students with an appreciation and the ability to apply the concepts, theory and practices of the supply chain management in modern-day business enterprises, and how the various sub-functions and entities come together to achieve corporate objectives.

At the end of this programme, students will be able to:

• Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of business skills which can be adapted to meet the specific needs of the company concerned
• Increase their efficiency and effectiveness in planning, organising, directing and controlling a business process operation
• Identify and apply supply chain management concepts and practices
• Understand the role of supply chain management in the Organisation and the Economy
• Have a working knowledge of the individual tasks within the logistics function
• Understand the relationships between transportation, warehousing and inventory and their impact on a firm's customer service levels and cost
• Understand the complexities of global business management

Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates can advance on to a business-related PSB Advanced Diploma or gain entry into various prestigious universities (subject to universities' entry requirements), such as:

• University of Newcastle, Australia

Course Structure

This programme consists of 10 modules, amounting to a total of 300 contact hours for the part-time pathway.

Course Outline

• Quantitative Skills
• Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Business Information System
• Financial Accounting
• Operational Logistics
• Materials Management and Physical Distribution
• Inventory Management
• Operations Management

The delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and is subject to change.

Duration

The programme is delivered over 10 months for the part-time pathway.

Assessment and Examination

At the commencement of each module, students will be provided the assessment mode and weightings for the module.  Most modules have several points of assessment, which may include assignments, tests, projects and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

Local Student Admission

• 5 GCE 'O' Level passes or equivalent, including English, OR
• 3 GCE 'O' Level passes or equivalent, including English and with at least 3 years of work experience
• Higher NITEC (or NITEC, subject to minimum grades)

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here.

Availability

Local Student Admission

Part-time intakes 2013: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct

Course Fees

Part-time pathway

^Skills Development Fund (SDF): The Skills Development Fund is a subsidy from the Workforce Development Agency (WDA). This is an employer based subsidy and applications for the training grant must be submitted through NTUC, CDAC, Mendaki, or your company.

To be eligible, you must be:

1. Gainfully employed AND

2. A Singaporean or PR

Grant amounts range from 50% to 95% depending on eligibility.

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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Contact Details

      
Call 6517 2525 or email to admissions@psb-academy.edu.sg for more details.
 

Enquiry Form

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