Introduction
All companies are part of supply chains which extend globally, and this requires a systems point of view for effective design and management. This course emphasises on the challenges afflicting supply chains and the value of information sharing among supply chain partners that can help to overcome those challenges. Learners will develop skills for designing effective inventory policies and understanding of key issues in design of contracts to align incentives with the company’s suppliers and customers. Learners will also learn different supply chains designs for different product types and stages of product lifecycle. This course also delves into advanced topics important to supply chain managers, such as design of inventory policies, pipeline inventory considerations, supply chain contracts, and selection of key performance indicators for effective management of global supply chains.This course is credit-bearing (3AU) and stackable to:
- Graduate Certificate in Smart Supply Chain Management (9 AU)
- FlexiMasters in Smart Supply Chain Management (15 AU)
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Engineering (30 AU)
With a minimum Grade Point of 2.5 (which is equivalent to a letter grade of C+) achieved for each course.
Learners will receive their Statement of Accomplishment (for a grade of D and above) or Certificate of Participation for each course—dependent upon their assessment performance.
Note: The FlexiMasters in Smart Supply Chain Management will be suspended after AY2026/27.
Please note that Aug 2026 & Jan 2027 will be the last run of the course, with no new intakes offered thereafter. Learners who are unable to complete the FlexiMasters by AY2026/27 will not be able to continue with the FlexiMasters programme, regardless of reasons quoted. Credits earned are only eligible for transfer to the MSc in Supply Chain Engineering (MAE) and not any other FlexiMasters programmes.
Course Availability
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Date(s): 10 Aug 2026 to 02 Jan 2027
Venue: Nanyang Technological University
Registration is closed.
Working adults from the industry, professionals seeking mid-career change or fresh graduates with relevant background.
Individuals without relevant background may find the contents of the programme challenging.
Individuals without relevant background may find the contents of the programme challenging.
Standard Course Fee: S$5150.25
| BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER SSG funding (if eligible under various schemes) & 9% GST | |
| SSG Funding Support | Course Fee | Course Fee Payable |
| Singapore Citizen (SC) and Permanent Resident (PR) (Up to 70% funding) | $4,725.00 | $1545.08 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | $4,725.00 | $600.08 |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years old SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) (Up to 90% funding) | $4,725.00 | $600.08 |
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits for each course. Click here for more information.
- Learners can utilise their SkillsFuture Credits for these courses.
- Singaporeans aged 40 years and above are able to use their SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 to offset the course fees after SSG funding.
