The Diploma in Sustainable Logistics and Global Supply Chain Operations is designed to provide the opportunity for an individual to gain the required set of skills to embark graduates into industries like manufacturing distribution, wholesale trade, and retail trading both at national and international level.
The diploma programme will equip graduates with a diverse skill set essential for effective operations within the Logistics and Supply Chain industry. Graduates possess a comprehensive understanding of industrial logistics Warehousing, Purchasing and Procurement, Customs and Excise, International trade, Fleet management and Scheduling.
In Mauritius as of 2023, there are 9 third-party freeport developers, three private freeport developers, and above 200 registered freeport operators, representing over 3500 jobs. The committed investments for Freeport & Supply Chain design in terms of infrastructural development (warehouses, processing and industrial units, open air storage and offices) at the port, airport as well as Riche Terre are amounted to the tune of USD 230 Million for the period of 2020 to 2025. The total trade value amounted to USD 775 Million in 2021.
Logistics and supply chain professionals are working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and constant workflow. They manage the supply of goods and services from the point of origin (supplier) to its final destination (customer) in the fastest, safest and cheapest way possible.
The career options after completing a diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management may include:
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- Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator
- Warehouse Logistics officer/ Manager
- Production, planning and expediting clerk
- Storage and distribution officer/manager
- Transportation officer/manager
- Inventory controller/manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Custom clearance officer
- Supply chain officer/Manager
- Logistics officer/Manager
2.5 years (including 6 months’ Work Integrated Learning)
| Educational Qualifications | 3 Credits at SC Level including:
Notes: · Candidates may have obtained a total of 3 credits in not more than two sittings;
· Students having a Pass in English may be required to cover the English Foundation course offered by PML.
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| Age Limit | Candidates must have 16 years old at the start of the course
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Year 1
Semester 1
- Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
- Principles of Economics
- Principles of IT in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
- Marketing Management
- Technical Mathematics 1
- Competency Skills I
Semester 2
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Statistic and Big Data Analysis
- Entrepreneurial Culture and Project Management
- Warehouse Operations and Design
- Sustainable Renewable Energy and Circular Economy
- Competency Skills 2
Year 2
Semester 1
- Sustainable Procurement practices and Inventory Management Techniques
- Customs and Excise and Global Trade
- Transport Operations
- Movement of Goods
- Accounting Principles
- Competency Skills 3
Semester 2
- Fundamentals of International Logistics
- Introduction to Transportation Policy and Planning
- Research Methodology and Final Year Project
- Fundamentals of Company Law
- Logistics Business Strategy and Planning
- Competency skills 4
Year 3
Semester 1
- Work Integrated Learning- WIL & Capstone Project
The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.
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| Application Fee: Rs 1,000
Admin Fee: Rs 6,500 If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of course, offered by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable. |
Upon the completion of the Diploma in Sustainable Logistics and Global Supply Chain Operations, the student will be eligible to pursue higher academic qualifications in this respective field such as a bachelor degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management or any other bachelor degree or even a top-up degree where the requirements are met within this Diploma programme
