Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management
1 Year
NQF Level 5
120 credit
Supported distance learning
Flexible & 100% Online
About The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management
The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management offers a combination of theory and practice in the area of supply chain management. The qualification aims to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis, and application of specific issues in supply chain management. The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with a sound fundamental knowledge base and basic skills regarding supply chain management.
This programme in Supply Chain Management from MANCOSA is aimed at equipping first-line managers with the knowledge and skills required to fulfill their management role within the supply chain. This includes the areas of warehousing, transport, inventory, materials management, and purchasing.
- Convenient and appropriate avenue into business management studies
- Develops skills to contribute to the development of a supply chain strategy for an organisation.
Who Should Attend ?
Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Aspiring to learn the principles of management and the theories behind the efficient management of logistics, operations, purchasing, economics & finance.
- People with part-time or full-time employment who wish to advance their careers in the Supply Chain sector.
- People whose post-school qualifications are not in business management but have taken a position in the field of Supply Chain.
- Individuals who either work in or run small businesses and need information and skills so they can develop their ideas, and formulate strategies for the growth of this business.
Entry Requirements
- 2 A Levels at HSC
Career Opportunities
Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistic Management
- Operations Management
- Procurement Management
Articulation
Allows the student to progress directly to a Bachelor’s degree.
Assessments
- Knowledge Check Questions (KCQs)
- Short Essay Questions
- Project
The final assessment mark consists of assignments (40%) and a written examinations (60%).
Programme Structure
Duration: 1 year
Year 1
Modules in Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Management Principles
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Basic Economics and Finance
- Logistics Management
- Introduction to Operations Management
- Purchasing Management
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management, the student should be have:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the supply chain management environment within an organisation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of performance and risk within a supply chain management environment.
- Contribute to the development of a supply chain strategy for an organisation.
- Contribute to operational plans for supply chain management.
- Implement a supply chain strategy.
Student Support
The guide includes:
- Compulsory readings
- Self-study activities
- Tutorial Letters
- Assessment Exercises
In addition, students have access to:
- Online Journals
- Past examination papers
- Supplementary learning materials available