Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the Logistics and Supply Chain Management sector. Learners will study level 4 and 5 units. All units are mandatory.

The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing an introduction to contemporary Business and LCSM topics. The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of academic and research skills, logistics and the business environment, effective performance, planning and accountability, finance, communication, management and team working.

The Level 5 units give learners the opportunities to apply key skills and techniques in a variety of relevant subject areas. The programme of study provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policy makers in their own country. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective planning, risk assessment, forecasting, policy, management theory and practice in logistics and supply chain management.

IntakeJanuary, April, July, October
Duration2 years
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Language of InstructionEnglish
Mode of AttendanceFull time
Level5
AccreditationMQF
LocationMalta
Application Fee€ 150
Course Fee€ 11,500
MQF Credits120

Level 4

  • Academic Writing and Research Skills
  • Logistics and the Business Environment
  • Operations and Logistics Management
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Communication in Business
  • Leading and Managing Teams

Level 5

  • Principles and Concepts of Strategy
  • Procurement and Inventory Management
  • Contract and Financial Management
  • Global Context of Supply Chains
  • Principles and Concepts of Supply Chain Management
  • Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides learners with the opportunity to access a wide range of academic progressions including the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

  • Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
  • GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification

And

  • Europass CV (explaining gaps if any)
  • Passport Scan Copy Bio Pages (all pages for Canada)
  • IELTS/PTE/TOFEL/GRE/GMAT/DUOLINGO/ITEP/CELPIP
  • Letter of Recommendation – 2 No’s
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Covering Letter
  • No Backlog Certificate from College
  • Any other Certificates/Documents

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