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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Supply Chain Management

The Diploma in Supply Chain Management (DSCM) covers the intricacies of every aspect of a supply chain in areas of procurement, supply and demand planning, distribution and logistics operations. Through DSCM, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge on processes and practicalities behind the movement of goods, information and finances along the supply chain, gaining a solid understanding of how suppliers, manufacturers,distributors, and retailers come together in international trade. You will also learn about specialised logistics verticals, namely, handling of dangerous goods, cold chain management for food and handling of pharmaceutical products such as vaccines and medicines.

Course code : R21
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 14-26
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Certification offered

Diploma in Supply Chain Management
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:
  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA
1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-6

Course modules

General modules
  • Innovation and Practice
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  • Singapore, the World and I
  • Effective Workplace Communication
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
  • Designing Your Impact
Discipline modules
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Programming for Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
  • Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
  • Operations Planning
  • Engineering Cost Decisions
  • Statistical Methods for Engineering
  • Warehousing and Storage
  • Distribution and Transportation
  • Inventory Management
  • IT for Supply Chain Management
  • Lean and Six Sigma
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Cold Chain and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
  • Procurement and Supplier Development
Elective modules

Option A

  • Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below

List of Electives:

  • Principles of Mechanics
  • Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals

Option B

  • Select a Minor Programme

Option C

  • Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
Industry orientation programmes

Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

  • Project

And select 1 module from the list below:

  • Industry Immersion Programme
  • Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
  • Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme

Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

  • Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
  • Industry Immersion Programme II

Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks or 36 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

Upon graduation, you'll unlock exciting career opportunities across a wide range of key industries:

  • Executive (Logistics & Operations)
  • Fulfilment Executive
  • Inventory and Warehouse Executive
  • Logistics Solution Analyst
  • Marketing and Customer Service Executive
  • Operations Controller
  • Procurement Executive
  • Product Development Executive
  • Regional Trade Executive
  • Supply Chain Executive
  • Supply Chain Management Trainee
  • Trade Executive

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.