Master of Science (Supply Chain Management)

Overview Curriculum Courses Admission & Fee FAQ

Overview

The Master of Science (Supply Chain Management) programme is hosted jointly by the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management, The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific and the Department of Analytics & Operations from NUS Business School. It is a well-structured integrated multi-disciplinary programme which combines topics from business and engineering and is ideal for mid-career professionals who are keen to advance their career in supply chain management. The programme will be complemented by site visits to logistics and manufacturing companies, and the country’s ports. Expert industry speakers in supply chain management and logistics will be invited to share their best practices.

The programme comprises a comprehensive skill-set for planning and operating modern supply chains in Asia with a global context so that graduates from this programme will be able to assume positions as logistics executives, supply chain analysts and manufacturing planners.

Curriculum

Degree Requirements	At least 40 units – typically ten courses
Candidature	Full-time^	minimum 1 year – maximum 2 years
Candidature	Part-time	minimum 2 years – maximum 4 years
Continuation Requirements	https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/graduation-requirements/
Graduation Requirements	GPA^# of at least 3.00 (equivalent to an average of B-) for a general MSc SCM degree

^If you are an international applicant who does not have permanent residency in Singapore, you are eligible to apply only for the full-time programme; if offered admission, you will be registered as a full-time student.

#Grade Point Average (GPA) – students that obtain a GPA of less than 3.00 but at least 2.25 will receive a Graduate Diploma.

Courses

CORE Courses (20 units)

Students are required to read ALL four compulsory courses below. All courses are 4 units unless otherwise indicated.

Code	Title (click for course description)
LI5101	Supply Chain Management Thinking and Practice
DOS5101	Supply Chain Coordination and Risk Management
IE5105	Modelling for Supply Chain Systems
LI5001	Research Project (8 units)

Electives (20 units)

Students have to take at least one course from Group A, at least one course from Group B and the remaining three can be from any group (A, B or C).

Code	Title (click for course description)	Group
MTM5005	Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics	A
IE5001	Operations Research for Decision Making
IE5004	Stochastic Models and their Applications
IE5005	Data Analytics for Industrial Engineers
IE5107	Operations Analysis and Management
IE5108	Facility Layout and Location
IE5205	Healthcare System and Analytics
IE5504	Systems Modelling and Advanced Simulation
DOS5102	Analytical tools for Consulting	B
DOS5103	Global Supply Chain Management
DOS5104	Sustainable Supply Chains
DOS5105	Logistics Operations Planning and Procurement
DOS5106	Supply Chain Models and Management Strategies
DOS5107	International Trade and Supply Chain Finance
DOS4811	Data Visualization
LI5201	Special Topics in Logistics	C
LI5202	Supply Chain Management Strategies and Case Studies
LI5203	Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management
LI5204	Supply Chain Simulation and Optimization

*Please take note not all courses will be offered.

Subject to the approval of the MSc (SCM) Academic Director, students may be allowed to take up to 8 units outside the prescribed curriculum, in lieu of the required courses to complete the MSc (SCM) degree.

All candidates (full-time or part-time) are required to complete 40 units over 8 coursework courses (3 core and 5 elective) plus a research project course (LI5001).

Timetable

Courses are typically taught on weekday evenings from 6-9pm over 13 weeks. Exams may be held during working hours on weekdays. (Please do note that timetables are subject to changes.)

Academic Year 2023/2024
Semester 1	Semester 2

Admission & Fee

Admissions

Eligibility	Applications are open to candidates with at least a second class lower honours degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline from institutions of recognized standing. This is a minimum requirement which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis
English Requirement	TOEFL (internet-based test)> 85 or IELTS (academic)> 6.0 is required if your first language is not English. You may be waived from this requirement if you have completed your degree programme taught entirely in English, situated in an English speaking country, for example (non-exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA. The TOEFL/IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period.
Work Experience	Candidates opting for the programme on part-time should preferably have 1 to 3 years of relevant practical work experience after their first degree. Those with at least 2 years of working experiences in the Logistics/Supply Chain Management industry will be considered favourable under discretionary admission.
Intake Semester	January 2025 Intake and August 2025 Intake
Application Period	Tentative July 2024 – August 2024 (January 2025 Intake) Tentative 1 October 2024 – 28 February 2025 (August 2025 Intake)
Outcome Release Date	Tentative Mid November 2024 (January 2025 Intake) Tentative May 2025 (August 2025 Intake)
Application instructions	https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/application-to-graduate-coursework-programmes/

Fees and Financial Information

The full programme fee for Academic Year (AY) 2024/25 is illustrated in the following table. Programme fees are reviewed yearly and thus subjected to revisions. Payment schedule, due on the first week of every semester, is as follows:

Full Programme Fees (inclusive of GST)	Acceptance Fee (inclusive of 9% GST)	1^st semester (inclusive of 9% GST)	2^nd semester (inclusive of 9% GST)	3^rdsemester (inclusive of 9% GST)	4^th semester (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time Students	S$55,590	$$5,450	S$25,070	S$25,070	N.A.	N.A.
Part-Time Students	S$55,590	S$5,450	S$12,535	S$12,535	S$12,535	S$12,535

Full Programme Fees

(inclusive of GST)

Acceptance Fee

(inclusive of 9% GST)

1^st semester

(inclusive of 9% GST)

2^nd semester

(inclusive of 9% GST)

3^rdsemester

(inclusive of 9% GST)

4^th semester

(inclusive of 9% GST)

Full-time Students

S$55,590

$$5,450

S$25,070

N.A.

Part-Time Students

S$55,590

S$5,450

S$12,535

The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and inclusive of 9% GST from 2024 onwards
A non-refundable application fee of S$109 (inclusive of 9% GST*) must accompany your online application.
Payment of fees will be on an instalment basis, paid over 2 semesters for full-time students and (up to) 4 semesters for part-time students. Complete fee must be paid before a student can graduate from the programme.
Students need to separately pay for Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) directly to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest Miscellaneous student fees, please refer to Office of the University Registrar’s website here.
Acceptance Fee of S$5,450* – which will be credited towards your programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the programme. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Students may utilise SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to offset tuition fees: https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/training-exchange/course-directory/course-detail.html?courseReferenceNumber=TGS-2015502879
Refer to the SFC application guide here: https://www.nus.edu.sg/finance/students/student-finance-matters.html
Programme fee is for 40 units only. To graduate, a student has to complete 40 units. Students reading more than 40 units will incur additional prorated programme fees (without subsidy/rebate) at the prevailing rate of the Academic Year in which the course is read.
Programme fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and readings.
The cost of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses are not included and are to be borne by the participant. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.

* Applicants who applied on and before 31 December 2023 will pay $108 and $5,400 (inclusive of 8% GST) for application and acceptance fee respectively

AY2024/2025 Fee Rebate

Fee rebates will be awarded to deserving applicants based on merit. Applicants will be notified of their awarded fee rebate quantum after they received their offer letter.

Nationality	Fee Rebate
Singapore Citizen (SC)	Up to 65% of Programme Fees
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR)	Up to 50% of Programme Fees
ASEAN	Up to 40% of Programme Fees, for top students
International	Up to 30% of Programme Fees, for top students

# actual quantum of fee rebate depends on academic merit.

All NUS Alumni will receive a minimum 40% tuition fee rebate.
All Non-NUS Alumni SC and SPR will receive a minimum 40% tuition fee rebate.

Illustration of Programme Fees with fee rebates

Programme Fees with fee rebate (inclusive of GST)			Acceptance Fee (inclusive of 9% GST)	1^st semester (inclusive of 9% GST)	2nd semester (inclusive of 9% GST)	3rd semester (inclusive of 9% GST)	4^th semester (inclusive of 9% GST)
65% fee rebate	Full-time Students	S$19,456.50	S$5,450	S$7003.250	S$7003.250	N.A.	N.A.
65% fee rebate	Part-Time Students	S$19,456.50	S$5,450	S$3501.63	S$3501.63	S$3501.63	S$3501.63
50% fee rebate	Full-time Students	S$27,795	S$5,450	S$11,172.50	S$11,172.50	N.A.	N.A.
50% fee rebate	Part-Time Students	S$27,795	S$5,450	S$5,586.25	S$5,586.25	S$5,586.25	S$5,586.25
40% fee rebate	Full-time Students	S$33,354	S$5,450	S$13,952	S$13,952	N.A.	N.A.
40% fee rebate	Part-Time Students	S$33,354	S$5,450	S$6,976	S$6,976	S$6,976	S$6,976
30% fee rebate	Full-time Students	S$38,913	S$5,450	S$16731.50	S$16731.50	N.A.	N.A.
30% fee rebate	Part-Time Students	S$38,913	S$5,450	S$8365.75	S$8365.75	S$8365.75	S$8365.75

Tuition Fees and Curriculum information for previous intakes

Cohort August 2023
Cohort January 2023
Cohort August 2022
Cohort January 2022
Cohort August 2021
Cohort January 2021
Cohort August 2020 & prior

FAQ

Qn: I do not have a 2nd class honours, can I still apply?

Yes, you may apply. Considerations will be given for relevant work experience. We may also call you for an interview if necessary.

Qn: What is the typical class profile?

Majority of our students are aged between 22 to 35.

Qn: What is the difference between full-time and part-time if all the classes are held in the evenings?

A full-time student can take up to 20 units (or typically 5 courses) per semester, hence, they will study one course per weekday. A part-time student is limited to half of a full-time student’s workload, and will only be able to study up to a maximum of 12 units (or typically up to 3 courses) per semester.

Qn: What are the job prospects after attaining this degree? Will NUS help with job placements?

Some of the common job prospects are business analyst, data scientist, supply chain specialist, quality engineer, project manager, consultant, etc. The jobs spread in manufacturing, logistics, financial and business services, and public sectors. There will be career fairs organised by the NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates to help you connect with potential employers.

Qn: How do I file for graduation?

Students will be automatically graduated once they have completed 40 units and fulfilled the general MSc SCM degree, whichever is earlier. There is no need to file for graduation. Conferment will be on either 31 January (end of semester 1) or 30 June (end of semester 2). You may refer to Registrar’s website on more details of conferment, student status letter, transcripts & scrolls, and other actions required upon conferment.

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Mr Tan Junwei at pg_isem@nus.edu.sg.

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