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Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

  • 6 Months
  • 60 Credits
  • Online
  • 7 Modules
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01Course details

About this programme

The Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a career-oriented, six-month online programme that equips learners to manage the flow of goods, services, information and resources across the supply chain. Across seven modules and 60 credits, you will build practical command of logistics operations, procurement, inventory control, warehousing, transportation, distribution, port management and international trade. Learning is grounded in case studies, route-planning and inventory simulations, EXIM documentation practice, industry guest lectures, and site visits to warehouses, distribution centres and cargo terminals. The programme suits 10+2 completers, working professionals and anyone building a career in logistics. It is delivered entirely online, so you can study at your own pace alongside work and personal commitments. Learners complete a mini project and a final industry-based project, then graduate ready for roles such as Logistics Executive, Supply Chain Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Controller, Export-Import Executive and E-commerce Logistics Executive.

02Programme objectives

Programme objectives

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of logistics and supply chain management concepts.

  • Equip learners with practical skills in procurement, inventory control, warehousing, and transportation.

  • Enhance understanding of domestic and international logistics operations.

  • Develop analytical and problem-solving skills for supply chain decision-making.

  • Introduce learners to logistics technologies and digital supply chain systems.

  • Prepare learners for employment in the logistics, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain sectors.

03Programme outcomes

Programme outcomes

  1. Understand the principles and functions of logistics and supply chain management.

  2. Plan and manage procurement, inventory, warehousing, and transportation activities.

  3. Apply best practices in supply chain operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Understand domestic and international logistics processes, including export and import procedures.

  5. Utilise information systems and digital tools for supply chain planning and control.

  6. Analyse supply chain performance and implement continuous improvement strategies.

  7. Demonstrate the professional, ethical, and managerial skills required in the logistics industry.

04Programme structure

Modules & credits

  1. KLPLSC001Logistics and Supply Chain Management10

    The unit breakdown for this module is in the programme handbook.

  2. KLPLSC002Transportation Management10

    The unit breakdown for this module is in the programme handbook.

  3. KLPLSC003Warehousing Management10

    The unit breakdown for this module is in the programme handbook.

  4. KLPLSC004Port Management5

    The unit breakdown for this module is in the programme handbook.

  5. KLPLSC005Inventory Management10

    The unit breakdown for this module is in the programme handbook.

  6. KLPLSC006Business Communication & Professional Skills5

    The unit breakdown for this module is in the programme handbook.

  7. KLPLSC007International Trade: Export and Import10

    The unit breakdown for this module is in the programme handbook.

Total60

05Career opportunities

Career opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers across logistics, transportation, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, warehousing, shipping and international trade. Typical roles include:

  • Logistics Executive

  • Supply Chain Coordinator

  • Warehouse Supervisor

  • Inventory Controller

  • Procurement Assistant

  • Freight Operations Executive

  • Transport Coordinator

  • Export-Import Executive

  • Distribution Executive

  • E-commerce Logistics Executive

  • Material Manager

The programme also supports further academic and professional advancement in the field. Career guidance and placement assistance are available to learners throughout.

06Additional information

Additional information

Assessment

  • Assignments, case studies and problem-solving exercises

  • Quizzes and online tests

  • Module-end assessments

  • Project work

  • Presentations and viva voce

  • Participation in online discussions and learning activities

Practical training

  • Inventory calculation exercises

  • Warehouse layout design

  • Route planning simulations

  • EXIM documentation practice

Industrial exposure

  • Warehouse visit

  • Distribution centre visit

  • Port and airport cargo terminal visit

  • Industry guest lectures

Project work

Learners complete both a mini project and a final project. Mini project options include a warehouse management study, an inventory optimisation study, a transportation cost analysis, or an export and import licensing procedure. Final project options include a supply chain improvement project, a logistics operations analysis, an e-commerce logistics study, or port and airport cargo terminal operations.

Student support

  • Academic support services and faculty consultation

  • Technical support

  • Learning resources and online library access

  • Career guidance and placement assistance

Award requirements

  • Successfully complete all modules of the programme

  • Achieve a minimum of 40% in each assessment component and an overall aggregate of 50%

  • Successfully complete and submit the project work

  • Meet the attendance and academic requirements prescribed by the institution

Recommended reading

  1. Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Martin Christopher (Pearson Education)

  2. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation, Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl (Pearson Education)

  3. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies, David Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky and Edith Simchi-Levi (McGraw-Hill Education)

  4. Supply Chain Logistics Management, Donald J. Bowersox, David J. Closs and M. Bixby Cooper (McGraw-Hill Education)

  5. Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing Through the Supply Chain, Alan Harrison and Remko van Hoek (Pearson Education)

  6. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero and James L. Patterson (Cengage Learning)

  7. Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse, Gwynne Richards (Kogan Page)

07FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?

You need to have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Education) or an equivalent qualification recognised by a competent educational authority. The programme is open to students, working professionals, and anyone looking to build a career in logistics and supply chain management.

How long is the programme and how much study does it involve?

The diploma runs over six months and carries 60 credits in total. Those credits are spread across seven modules, along with assignments, practical activities and assessments, so the credit load reflects the full depth of study expected across the six months.

How is the programme delivered?

Teaching is delivered entirely through our online learning platform, so you can reach course materials, lectures, assessments and learning resources from anywhere with an internet connection. Learning combines online lectures, recorded video sessions, interactive discussions, case studies, assignments, industry-based projects, self-directed study and practical exercises. The flexible format is designed so students and working professionals can study at their own pace.

What will I study?

Seven modules: Logistics and Supply Chain Management (10 credits), Transportation Management (10), Warehousing Management (10), Port Management (5), Inventory Management (10), Business Communication and Professional Skills (5), and International Trade: Export and Import (10). Together they build a systematic understanding of logistics operations, procurement, transportation, warehousing, inventory management and international trade.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment runs continuously through the programme, mixing formative and summative methods so you get regular feedback on your progress. It includes assignments and case studies, periodic quizzes and online tests, module-end assessments, project work, presentations and viva voce, and your participation in online discussions and collaborative activities.

Is there any practical or industry exposure?

Yes. Practical sessions cover inventory calculation exercises, warehouse layout design, route planning simulations and EXIM documentation practice. Industrial exposure includes a warehouse visit, a distribution centre visit, a port or airport cargo terminal visit, and industry guest lectures. You also complete a mini project and a final project applying what you have learned to a real logistics or supply chain problem.

What do I need to complete to be awarded the diploma?

To be awarded the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management you need to complete all modules, achieve at least 40% in each assessment component and an overall aggregate of 50%, successfully complete and submit your project work, and meet the attendance and academic requirements set by the institution.

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