Programme Overview

The Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides learners with a structured understanding of logistics and supply chain operations. It covers the movement of goods and resources, transportation, inventory, purchasing and the coordination of activities across supply networks.

The programme also introduces marketing and organisational behaviour to help learners understand how business functions and people contribute to effective supply chain performance. It is designed for learners seeking to enter the sector, strengthen their current industry knowledge or prepare for further study in a related discipline.

Key Highlights

• Develop a broad foundation in logistics and supply chain management.

• Understand how transportation, inventory and the movement of goods support business operations.

• Explore logistics planning, purchasing and supply chain coordination.

• Build an understanding of marketing and organisational behaviour in a business environment.

• Study through a structured programme comprising six modules and 192 contact hours.

• Choose between full time and part time study modes.

Potential Employment Opportunities

Depending on the learner’s prior experience, individual capabilities and the requirements of employers, graduates may explore entry level or support roles such as:

• Logistics Assistant

• Supply Chain Assistant

• Inventory Assistant

• Purchasing Assistant

• Transport Operations Assistant

• Warehouse Operations Assistant

Employment outcomes are not guaranteed and remain subject to individual merit and employer requirements.

Target Audience

This programme may be suitable for:

• School leavers who wish to begin their studies in logistics and supply chain management.

• Working adults seeking a formal qualification and broader industry knowledge.

• Personnel working in logistics, warehousing, purchasing, inventory or operations who wish to strengthen their professional foundation.

• Mature applicants with relevant working experience who meet the stated entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following entry routes:

• A minimum of three GCE Ordinary Level passes, including English at Grade C6 or better.

• An international secondary qualification at Year 10 level, with passes in three subjects including English.

• Mature applicants who are at least 25 years old, have at least three years of working experience, and pass the 

College Entry Proficiency Test.

All applications are subject to the College’s admission assessment and verification of supporting documents.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, learners must:

• Achieve at least 80% attendance.

• Complete all required learning and assessment activities.

• Pass the written examination and assignment for all six modules.

• Fulfil all academic and administrative requirements of the College.

Programme Details

• Study modes: Full time and part time

• Full time duration: 8 months

• Full time schedule: 5 days per week, 3 hours per day

• Part time duration: 12 months

• Part time schedule: 1 day per week, 4 hours per day

• Total contact hours: 192 hours, including assessments

• Class delivery mode: Face to face

• Minimum attendance: 80%

• Teacher to student ratio: 1:11

• Full time course fee: S$3,600

• Full time application fee: S$200, non refundable

• Full time total published fee: S$3,800, including the application fee

• Part time course fee: S$2,700

• Part time application fee: S$300, non refundable

• Part time total published fee: S$3,000, including the application fee

All fees are payable in Singapore dollars. The applicable payment schedule, refund terms and other conditions will be stated in the Student Contract and the College’s published fee and refund policies.

Programme Modules

The programme comprises six modules. Each module carries 32 contact hours, including assessment.

Module 1. Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Introduces the purpose, scope and key functions of logistics and supply chain management.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 2. Principles of Logistics Management

Covers the principles used to plan, coordinate and manage logistics activities.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 3. Supply Chain Management

Develops an understanding of supply chain relationships, flows and coordination across organisations.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 4. Purchasing Supply Chain Management

Introduces purchasing activities and their role within supply chain operations.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 5. Marketing Management

Explores foundational marketing concepts and their application in a business environment.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 6. Organizations and Behaviour

Examines how individuals, groups and organisational practices influence workplace performance.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Total programme contact hours: 192 hours, including assessments

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed through:

• Written examination, 50%

• Assignment, 50%

All examinations and assessments are conducted by Louis Novaris College of Science & Technology.

Award to be Conferred

Learners who successfully meet the attendance, assessment and graduation requirements will be awarded the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management by Louis Novaris College of Science & Technology.