International Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
International Postgraduate Diploma In Supply Chain Management is designed to fit around work and personal commitments. World-class teaching is delivered via pre-recorded online lectures to enrich the learning experience. MSBM has perfected the art of delivering practical management education. Our practice-based approach focuses on addressing real-world business problems.
Focusing on practical experience, the course goes beyond traditional lectures, incorporating real-world scenarios, business simulations, and 100% project-based learning. This hands-on approach enables participants to apply new skills in a safe setting before transitioning to real-world situations.
International Postgraduate Diploma In Supply Chain Management allows you to achieve the qualification in 9 months. It is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.
This programme aims to deliver a practical and realistic skill-based study programme to enhance your understanding of the supply chain and logistics function, its challenges and key strategies for success, which in turn is supported by appropriate reference to theoretical and conceptual analysis.
Course Details
The International Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management aims to cultivate strategic thinkers and industry leaders capable of navigating the complexities of global supply chains. Through innovative curriculum and practical training, students will develop the skills and expertise to drive efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across international supply networks.
Course Details:
Supply Chain Management: Learn techniques to optimize supply chains and enhance operational efficiency in a global context.
Global Business Enterprise: Explore strategies for expanding business operations internationally and navigating diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes.
Managing Logistic Operations: Understand the intricacies of logistics management, including warehousing, transportation, and inventory control, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Operations Sustainability: Gain insights into sustainable practices and environmental stewardship in supply chain operations, driving social responsibility and long-term viability.
Procurement Management: Develop expertise in procurement strategies, supplier relationship management, and cost-effective sourcing to effectively meet organizational needs.
Research Methods: Acquire essential research skills and methodologies to analyze industry trends, evaluate best practices, and drive informed decision-making in supply chain management.
Assessment: Graduation Project
Upon finishing the coursework, students must complete a graduation project(GP) that combines and utilises the knowledge acquired across different modules. This qualification embodies current practices in Supply Chain Management and helps learners deepen and broaden their understanding of the field at an advanced level.
Programme Structure and Credits:
This programme comprises 6 modules with 30 ECTS and 1 GP of 30 ECTS.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Partner University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)
University Progression
Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma.
OR
- Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
The aim of this unit is to allow the learner to understand concepts of portfolio management and the associated features. The value of having a Project Management Office will also be examined and the stages of establishing an effective project management office will be considered. Learners will also examine the supply chain ecosystem and review IT frameworks appropriate for logistics and supply chain complexities.
This unit aims to introduce learners to the realities of developing and managing a project. It will also introduce learners to the challenges of project management practice in the global business arena. It aims to promote thinking critically about project management as complex, process-based cultural systems and as constantly developing with the high performing team efforts. As an increasing number of firms have project development and project management activities, understanding efficient project management is of vital importance. Learners will learn about the roles and responsibilities of project team members. Various level of management skills will be studied with a special focus on success factors, monitoring and control.
The module seeks to provide learners with a thorough understanding of procurement and supply management from a strategic, technological, process and relationship perspective. The goal is to provide insights on the role of procurement within supply chain management, the tools and techniques to assess sourcing options, the negotiation and contractual issues encountered with suppliers, effective supplier relationship management and technological enablers in procurement.
The aim of this module is to develop learners’ understanding of research principles including the formulation of research proposals, literature reviews, referencing, data collection using interviews and surveys, questionnaire design, statistical analysing using SPSS, qualitative data, and methods for drawing conclusions from the analysed data.
Workshops
This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.
Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.
Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak to our course advisors on this subject.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.