BP255 - Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Plan: BP255SIM - Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Campus: Singapore Inst of Management
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus(Log&SupChaMgt)
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full time; 6 years part time
Location: Singapore Institute of Management
Owning school: Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (665H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/accounting-information-systems-and-supply-chain
Partnered offering / Corporate client: Singapore Institute of Management
ASCED code: 089901
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This program prepares you to solve business problems in the global marketplace and understand complexity in operations, logistics and supply chain industries. A broad-based curriculum in the program covers the design and management of supply chain practices such as inventory planning, procurement, production operations, transportation, distribution, warehousing, retail services, global logistics and supply chain technologies.
The types of learning experience in the program may include: lectures, tutorials, assignments, site-visits, industrial guest lectures, collaborative projects and activities. Assessment may include examinations, essays, reports, oral presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.
The final year of the program includes two capstone courses: OMGT2229 Strategic Supply Chain, and OMGT2228 Operations Management. This capstone experience will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on and consolidate your theoretical and practical learning in this program.
After successfully completing the program you will be eligible to work as a professional in a number of industrial sectors including: aviation, automobile, computing, manufacturing, mining, retailing, shipping, global, transport, distribution and warehousing. Job functions include procurement, inventory planning, operations management, operations research, and event organisations in both private and public sectors.
This program is available for on-campus study.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
| You may gain entry into this program from a: |
Three (3) Year Non-Business Diploma
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| If selected you will get credit for: |
Eight (8) courses (96 credit points) equivalent to two (2) full-time semesters or one (1) full-time year
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| The courses for which you may get credit are: |
Business Minor (four [4)] courses from the same discipline AND Four (4) Electives (courses from any discipline)
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| You may gain entry into this program from a: |
Three (3) year Business Diploma
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| If selected you will get credit for: |
Twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) equivalent to three (3) full-time semesters or 1.5 full-time years
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| The courses for which you may get credit are: |
A combination of Business Core and Flexible courses
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For further details on articulation and credit transfer arrangements,
visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-business-and-law/global/singapore
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Semester 1 2023 is the final intake for BP255SIM Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
The Academic entry criteria for the program are as follows:
(a) A completed secondary education in Singapore and has achieved:
- 3 GCE 'A' Level passes; or
- Completed a minimum of 3 H2 level subjects with a pass or above.
OR
(b) Where an applicant does not have a Singaporean secondary qualification, they must meet the RMIT University criteria for their respective country of secondary education study as approved by RMIT, and notified to SIM by RMIT - as listed on the RMIT website under entry requirements by country - https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements
Admission by international students is also subject to the approval of the student pass by the Singapore Government.
OR
(c) An approved Business diploma from a recognised Singaporean Polytechnic where the language of instruction is English.
OR
(d) The Diploma in Management Studies from SIMPL.
OR
(e) An approved non-Business diploma from a recognised Singaporean Polytechnic where the language of instruction is English.
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(f) Any other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications and experience as assessed by RMIT University on a case-by-case basis.
The English language entry criteria for the programs are:
Applicants who have not obtained a minimum of C or C6 in General Paper (AO/H1 Level) or Knowledge and Inquiry (H2) must provide evidence of at least ONE of the following:
IELTS - Total of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0);
TOEFL - Paper-Based (PBT) = 580 (TWE 4.5);
TOEFL - internet-Based (iBT) = Overall score of 92, with a minimum 20 in all sections;
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE(A) = 58 (no bank less than 50);
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) = CAE Grade B (no band less than Good);
Successful completion of a recognised approved Diploma qualification or higher as where the language of instruction was English;
Other qualifications as listed on the RMIT website: www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is accredited by the professional bodies listed in the table below. Specified credit/exemptions towards professional qualifications offered as part of the accreditation are subject to the applicant meeting the set criteria defined by each professional body. Any application for credit/exemption should be made directly to the professional body and is the graduate's responsibility.
The professional bodies may offer membership for students and/or graduates as a career enabler which could include opportunities for networking and access to discipline specific resources. Application for membership is the student/graduate's responsibility.
| Professional Body | Accreditation Description | Membership and Opportunities |
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport [CILT] [Australia] |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Membership. |
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport [CILT] [Singapore] |
Not Applicable |
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Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply [CIPS] |
Not Applicable |
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society [LSCMS] [Singapore] |
Not Applicable |
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The School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain has close links with industry, in particular companies that operate in transport and freight logistics and companies that specialise in purchasing, supply chain management, contract distribution, manufacturing and retailing. Many of these companies have supported research work of staff in the School and have been active sponsors of many of the School activities.
The School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain is a national partner of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA), the premium professional body that supply chain, logistics, operations and procurement executives in Australia subscribed to. SCLAA is a strong supporter of the Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) program.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, e-books, e-journals and databases. You may also access many of the extensive collections of electronic resources and services provided by the RMIT University Library in Melbourne. Contact Ask the Library for assistance and further information www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Study Support is available for online assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information
literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
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Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
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- transition to tertiary study and learning
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