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Diploma in Supply Chain Management (R21)

What You Will Learn

Join the dots in a connected global marketplace with a firm understanding of the supply chain.

Discover what it takes to be a supply chain management specialist and why it is the backbone of business success! In this course, you will explore the complexities of every aspect of a supply chain from procurement, supply and demand planning to distribution and logistics operations. Gain skills and knowledge on processes and practicalities behind the movement of goods, information and finances along the supply chain. Understand how suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers come together to drive international trade forward.

  • Master supply chain models, operations and concepts, covering AI, sustainability, Internet of Things, data visualisation and many more. Earn industry-recognised certification like SAP to boost your career prospects
  • Graduate ready for success with real-world learning in the Supply Chain Innovation Lab, coupled with robust curriculum, gaining skills and confidence for work, work-study, and/or further university studies
  • Gain industry exposure through site visits, projects and internships with top supply chain companies, preparing you for diverse roles across multiple sectors
Supply chain isn't just about moving things, it's about connecting people, shaping economies, and improving lives. This journey has given me a #GreaterPurpose, to build smarter, more connected systems that make a real difference.
Angel Tee Xyn Pyn
2025 Graduate

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Elective Modules

Customise your learning pathways by selecting ONE of the following options:

Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the modules listed below:

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 the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma (only for eligible students)

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here 

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAE Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-C 14 to 26
  • English Language: D7
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the following subjects: C6
    - Biology
    - Biotechnology
    - Chemistry
    - Computing / Computer Studies
    - Design & Technology
    - Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
    - Physics
    - Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    - Science (Physics, Biology)
    - Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Please click here for a list of module exemptions for eligible Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) graduates and Higher Nitec (non-DPP) graduates admitted to Direct Year 2 of the diploma programme.


Minimum net GPA Relevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT13 Built Environment (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT14 Mechatronics & Robotics
  • NT17 Automotive Technology
  • NT18 Business Administration
  • NT19 Electronics & Internet of Things
  • NT21 Architectural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Architectural)
  • NT23 Civil & Structural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Civil & Structural)
  • NT24 Electronics/ Electronics Servicing/ Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services)/ Electronics (Computer & Networking)/ Electronics Instrumentation)/ Electronics (Mobile Devices)/ Electronics (Wafer Fabrication)/ Electronics (Wireless LAN)
  • NT25 Electro-Mechanical Servicing/ Mechatronics/ Mechatronics (Automation Technology)/ Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly)/ Mechatronics (Medical Technology)
  • NT26 Electrical Fitting & Installation/ Electrical Installation & Servicing/ Electrical Technology/ Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing)
  • NT27 Electrical Power & Machines/ Electrical Technology (Power & Control)/ Electrical Technology (Power & Machines)
  • NT28 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration/ Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics/ Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • NT29 Automotive Mechanics (Construction Equipment)/ Automotive Technology (Construction Equipment)/ Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles)
  • NT30 Maintenance Fitting/ Mechanical Servicing/ Mechanical Technology
  • NT31 Automotive Mechanics (Light Vehicles)/ Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles)/ Diesel Engine Mechanics/ Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • NT32 Precision Machining/ Precision Engineering (Machining)
  • NT37 Precision Engineering (Injection Mould)/ Precision Engineering (Press Tool)/ Precision Engineering (Tool & Mould)/ Precision Tooling/ Tool & Die - Making
  • NT38 Building Servicing/ Building Services Technology/ Building Services Technology (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration)/ Building Services Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)/ Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration)
  • NT39 Chemical Process Technology/ Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)/ Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)
  • NT40 Info-Communications Technology (Networking & System Administration) / Infocomm Technology
  • NT41 Multimedia Technology
  • NT42 Marine Technology /Marine Mechanics
  • NT43 Mechanical-Electrical Drafting
  • NT46 Product Design
  • NT47 Communications Technology
  • NT48 Precision Engineering (Aerospace)
  • NT49 Marine Electrical Technology
  • NT50 Port Equipment Technology
  • NT51 Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical)
  • NT53 Aerospace Technology
  • NT57 Security Technology
  • NT58 Applied Food Science
  • NT59 Aerospace Avionics
  • NT60 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)
  • NT62 Machine Building Technology/ Machine Technology
  • NT63 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT64 Medical Manufacturing Technology
  • NT67 Aerospace Machining Technology
  • NT68 Laser & Tooling Technology/ Semiconductor Tooling Technology
  • NT73 Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) / Built Environment (Vertical Transportation)
  • NT74 Mobile Systems & Services / Info-communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications)
  • NT75 Rapid Transit Technology
  • NT76 Semiconductor Technology / Electronics (Microelectronics)
  • NT79 Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)
  • NT81 Attraction Operations
  • NT84 Business Services
  • NT85 Finance Services
  • NT86 Retail Services
  • NT88 Electronics (Display Technology)
  • NT95 Logistics Services
  • NT96 Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications
  • NT97 Microelectronics
  • NT98 Digital & Precision Engineering
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS00 Event Management
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS25 Business Administration
  • BS26 Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • BS27 Tourism
  • BS30 Higher Nitec in Customer Experience
  • BS82 Banking Services
  • BS83 Hospitality Operations
  • BS84 Business Studies (Event Management)
  • BS85 Business Studies (Accounting)/Accounting
  • BS86 Business Studies (Administration/ Secretarial)
  • BS87 Business Studies (Logistics)/Integrated Logistics Management/Logistics for International Trade/International Logistics
  • BS88 Business Studies (E-Commerce)/Business-Information Technology
  • BS89 Business Studies (Sport Management)/Sport Management
  • BS90 Business Studies (Service Management)/Service Management
  • BS94 Retail Merchandising
  • BS95 Passenger Services
  • BS98 Event Management
  • BS99 Human Resource & Administration
  • IT11 Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology
  • IT15 Higher Nitec in Facilities Management & Engineering
  • IT16 Higher Nitec in Operational & Information Technology
  • IT17 Higher Nitec in Vertical Transportation
  • IT21 Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • IT22 Mechatronics Engineering
  • IT31 Electrical Engineering
  • IT41 Electronics Engineering/Industrial Electronics Engineering
  • IT50 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering
  • IT51 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design/Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design
  • IT52 Mechanical Engineering
  • IT54 Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design
  • IT55 Manufacturing Engineering
  • IT56 Information Technology
  • IT57 Wireless Technology
  • IT58 Biotechnology
  • IT59 Chemical Technology
  • IT60 Marine & Offshore Technology/Marine Offshore Engineering
  • IT61 Network Security Technology / Cyber & Network Security
  • IT63 Games Design & Development
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT65 Leisure & Travel Operations
  • IT66 Security System Integration
  • IT67 Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT69 Information Systems Quality
  • IT71 Offshore & Marine Engineering Design
  • IT72 Process Plant Design
  • IT73 Marine Engineering
  • IT74 Aerospace Engineering
  • IT75 Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT78 Shipping & Operations Services / Maritime Business
  • IT85 Precision Engineering
  • IT86 Rapid Transit Engineering
  • IT88 IT Applications Development
  • IT89 IT Systems & Networks
  • IT90 Automotive Engineering
  • IT91 Robotics & Smart Systems
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT95 Data Engineering
  • IT96 Immersive Applications & Game
  • IT97 AI Applications
  • IT98 Bio-Chemical Technology
  • IT99 Higher Nitec in Applied Food Science

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to this webpage.

Note:

Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.

Career Opportunities

Look forward to building dynamic careers at all levels of the supply chain across a wide range of industries. You will be in a good position to pursue careers such as:

  • 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

Further Studies

With an RP diploma in hand, you will be prepared to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Enhance your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes. 

Moreover, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree at top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme. 

Skills Deepening 

After graduating from RP, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to find out more. 

Undergraduate Studies 

Completion of the DSCM course provides you with a strong foundation to pursue a wide range of degree programmes in areas such as: 

  • Management (e.g., Supply Chain Management and Operations) 
  • Business (e.g., Administration, Analytics, Commerce, Accounting and Economics) 
  • Engineering (e.g., Maritime Studies, Industrial and Systems, Systems Design, Manufacturing), and many more. 

The diploma is designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in relevant degree programmes at local and overseas institutions of higher learning. Local universities include (but are not limited to):

We also have advanced standing arrangements with overseas institutions in Australia and New Zealand, such as: 

Australia:

New Zealand:

You can also choose to pursue the degree programme in logistics and supply chain management at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

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Last updated on 12 Dec 2025