Level – 6 Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Eduqual)
Course Overview
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
NAME OF PROGRAMME:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA- LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Philosophy
The Graduate Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Logistics offers highly structured and robust approach to decision making in supply chains. This program will develop skills for the professional to optimize organization profitability through effective management of supply chain. The program will help the participant to sharpen their skill and to leverage the advantage of the proper supply chain. Logistics and supply chain management are critical to the success of both manufacturing and service industries, be it global or domestic in scale. It encompasses the functions of procurement, production, distribution, transport, and customer services, with a diverse range of management styles and structures.
The Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to broaden learners’ understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for those who wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. It is also suitable for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and move to the next level professionally.
Information on Award
| Final Award | Graduate Diploma- Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
| Programme Title | Graduate Diploma- Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
| LEVEL | 6 |
| Duration of Course | 15 Months |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must:
· Possess at minimum any related Associate Degree in the relevant field. · EDUQUAL Level 5 Diploma · RQF/QCF/NQF Level 5 Diploma · SCQF Level 8 Diploma · EQF/FHEQ Level 5 Diploma · Be at least 21 years of age
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| TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME (HOURS) | 1800 |
| CREDITS | 240 |
| Major pathways within the course – Where course can lead to different areas of emphasis | Completion of the course can encourage participants to pursue further studies into:
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| Targeted occupations for graduates | After completion of the course, graduates can serve in organisations in positions as:
· Team leaders · Supply Chain Planner · Production Planner · Production Operative, Supervisor, or Manager · Purchasing Manager · Production Warehouse Manager |
Programme Aims
| The main aims of the Graduate Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management are to: | · An in-depth theoretical background in the areas of supply chain and operations management including in international contexts.
· A systematic understanding of various analytical, strategic and decision supporting methods. · Critical thinking skills and the ability to identify the opportunities and risks facing supply chains. · Educate you as a manager and logistics specialist to operate in coordinated, multi-enterprise organisations and thus improve the quality of management as a profession.
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The Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this program, participants should be able to:
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· Be up-to-date on key innovations within supply chain management and global logistics, including analytics and advanced technology usage.
· Appraise, and evaluate the relevance of particular supply chain management strategies for differing supply chain scenario, including sustainable and humanitarian supply chain strategies. · Have a critical understanding of the major challenges faced in implementing integrated supply chain management strategies, as well as approaches for meeting these challenges. · Evaluate and appraise logistics and operations measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness in supply chain networks. · Critically understand the key elements of information systems that link organisations and supply chain networks together. · Develop effective logistics and supply chain solution and implement it into real-life cases. |
Programme Structure and Requirements
| L6-LSCM | Unit Title | Unit Level 1 | Unit Credits |
| 1. | Business Law | 6 | 20 |
| 2. | E-Business | 6 | 20 |
| 3. | Finance | 6 | 20 |
| 4. | Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 6 | 20 |
| 5. | International Logistics Management | 6 | 20 |
| 6. | Project Management | 6 | 20 |
| 7. | Strategic Management | 6 | 20 |
| 8. | Strategic Procurement | 6 | 20 |
| 9. | Supply Chain Planning and Control | 6 | 20 |
| 10. | End-Point Assessment | 6 | 60 |
| Total: | 240 |
Information about Assessment Regulations
Completion of all assessments are mandatory in order to obtain an overall final grade for the unit. To be awarded the Graduate Diploma, a student will be assessed and graded on all assessments. The use of any of the following Assessment Methods may be utilised in the individual assessments
- Online quizzes
- Course Assignments
- Self-study assignments
- Portfolio