Supply Chain Management

About the Course

The supply chain management course is an important business-centric course, that involves planning, logistics and operations. Students will learn how to manage the goods and services chain, starting from the manufacturer to the consumer. You can study it at the graduate level, postgraduate level, and diploma level as well. Thus, you can study the course as a separate specialization as well, after completing your graduation in business or as a specialization in MBA as well. 

In the supply chain management course, students study a variety of subjects like the principles of logistics, export-import management, business research methodology, retail logistics & SCM, finance and management accounting. The courses can be elaborate and short-term as well. The top countries where you can study Supply Chain Management abroad are France, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, and the Netherlands, to name a few. 

General Entry Requirement (In scope to the countries)

The entry requirements to study Supply Chain Management abroad vary from one country to another, and also from one college to another If you are attracted to courses and subjects like risk management, decision making, and strategic planning, then you should definitely think about pursuing a course in Supply Chain Management. 

• If you intend to do an undergraduate course in the subject, the pre-requisites include a general proficiency in Math and analytical studies. Moreover, you need to pass your 10+2 from any stream, with an average of 50%. 

• If you want to pursue a master’s level course, then the prerequisites are more. The higher-level courses can give you more insight. You should hold a bachelor’s degree in the subject to be considered for the course at the master’s level, and should have scored at least 45-50% marks. 

• If you are going abroad to study the course, then you might need to appear in additional entry examinations, to get admission to the Supply Chain Management course. IELTS, GRE, and GMAT are the courses that make you eligible to get admission to the course abroad. The minimum score for admission is 6.5, 163, and 600 for IELTS, GRE and GMAT, respectively. 

What Courses Are Available?

If you are planning to study Supply Chain Management in the UK, Europe, or Canada, then you have a range of courses to choose from. 

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management 

• B.Com. in Supply Chain Management

• Masters in Supply Chain Management

• Master’s Program in Service Management - SCM

• Supply Chain Management - Global 

• Supply Chain Operations Management

• MSc. Supply Chain Management

• Global Supply Chain Management

• BS in Supply Chain Management

• Sustainable Supply Change Management

• Business Administration: Supply Chain Management (Vancouver) – BBA

• Engineering Management: Supply Chain Management 

• PGPM in Operations

• Supply Chain Management - BA (Hons) - With Foundation

• Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics – Online – Essex

Personal Statement (SOP Requirement)

If you intend to study supply chain management abroad, then you have to write a personal statement, along with the application. Your SOP should show the admission counsellor, that you are a career-driven student, with good knowledge of the business world. If you are applying for a masters then your statement of purpose should focus on the practical experiences that you had during your internship at bachelor’s level. 

If you are applying for Masters in Supply Chain Management, which is a very popular subject among the students, you should take adequate care to craft the personal statement or SOP. Most colleges and universities will ask you to furnish it in 250-1000 words. Your SOP should address the following concerns of the admission counsellor. 

• What skills do you possess that make you eligible for the Masters in Supply Chain Management?

• What are your expectations from the course and what are your career plans after that?

• Your special qualities which make you a unique candidate, are also important.

• You also need to demonstrate, that you have a clear understanding of the subject matter and coursework.

Moreover, you need to provide very logical and specific evidence, for whatever you list in your application. The SOP should help the admission counsellor, to decide upon your candidature.