Advanced Diploma in Logistics Management (Mandarin) (E-Learning)
Programme Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Logistics Management (Mandarin) (E-Learning) is an online course taught in a virtual learning environment. The medium of instruction will be Mandarin.
This course offers a comprehensive pathway for those seeking to excel in the fast-paced logistics and supply chain industry. Students will master new theories and methods in modern smart logistics management, equipping them to meet the demands of logistics-related positions and effectively carry out logistics operations, process optimisation, and efficiency improvement. The curriculum emphasises cultivating students’ ability to analyse and solve problems in areas such as supply chain management, smart warehouse planning, production operations management, and logistics system planning and design.
Programme Aims
The programme aims to:
- Equip students with essential knowledge and skills to manage and optimise logistics and supply chain operations.
- Enable students to possess the ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate logistics projects, reasonably control logistics costs, and identify and mitigate potential risks in logistics management.
- Enable students to demonstrate a spirit of scientific innovation and the ability to identify and solve complex management problems in the logistics field.
Course/ Assessment Structure
The students are required to study eight (8) core modules. Each module is equivalent to 15 credits, with each credit being equal to 10 learning hours.
Core Modules
- Supply Chain Management
- Smart Warehouse Management
- Production Operation Management
- E-commerce Logistics Distribution
- Logistics Cost Management
- Logistics system planning and design
- ERP Principles and Applications
- Logistics Business Data Statistics and Analysis
Admission Requirement
a. Normal Entry
- Min age: 18 years PLUS
- Academic Level:
- Obtained Diploma in Logistics Management (Mandarin) (E-Learning) from United Seas College OR
- Obtained a relevant Diploma or equivalent qualification, which has either a GCE ‘A’ level Examination or completion of 12 years of formal education as the qualifying entry requirement, and subject to the approval of USC Academic Board.
- Min language requirement:
- Obtained at least GCE O-Level B4 in Chinese language or equivalent
b. Alternative Entry
Mature candidate of minimum age of thirty (30) with at least eight (8) years of working experience.
Delivery Requirement
The programme will be delivered through a blended e-learning approach that combines synchronous and asynchronous modes.
A total of 32 hours will be conducted through synchronous e-learning, allowing students to engage in real-time interaction with lecturers and peers via live online sessions. These sessions will focus on discussions, collaborative activities, and instructor-led guidance to support active learning.
A further 304 hours will be allocated to asynchronous e-learning, where students will access digital learning materials, recorded lectures, readings, and self-paced learning activities through the institution’s learning management system. This mode enables flexibility and independent study, allowing learners to manage their learning according to their schedules.
Assessment for the programme will amount to 32 hours and is not included in the teaching hours. Assessments may include assignments, projects, quizzes, or examinations designed to evaluate students’ achievement of the intended learning outcomes.
The teaching, learning, and assessment strategy for each module has been designed to ensure that teaching methods are appropriate for achieving the module’s learning objectives.
Assessments will be conducted via a robust online examination platform, ensuring that online examinations are systematically scheduled, performed, and evaluated with integrity.
Duration
The program may be pursued on either a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time modality spans a period of eight (8) months, with instructional sessions allocated three hours per day, five days per week, culminating in a total of 336 instructional hours. Conversely, the part-time modality extends over nine (9) months, with sessions scheduled two hours per day, five days per week, also amounting to a total of 336 instructional hours.
The minimum required enrollment is 30 students.
Maximum candidature period for a student to complete the course is 36 months.
Intake Dates
Every October
Target Students
The programme is specifically designed for individuals who have completed USC’s Diploma in Logistics Management (Mandarin) (E-Learning) course and wish to further their education by pursuing an advanced diploma in the same specialisation. It primarily caters to students seeking flexible online learning options, offering the convenience of studying from anywhere in the world. The target audience includes both residents of Singapore and learners residing in Southeast Asia and other countries, provided they meet the entry requirements for this online programme.
Fee Structure
Course Fee: SGD 7,000.00 + GST.
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