Postgraduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics

Age Requirements

• 20 years old

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable equivalent) in a quantitative subject (eg: Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Psychology, Quantitative Management, Quantitative Finance, Social Sciences with Quantitative Methods or Statistics) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University

OR

• At least 30 years old with eight (8) years of working experience in a relevant field such as operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, transportation or similar. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
• Applicants through the work experience route should be able to provide evidence of their aptitude to study at postgraduate level and have experience of applying quantitative knowledge and skills (for example, mathematical analysis and statistics at an A-Level or equivalent level) in their current role as these skills will be needed for the following modules on the programme: Operations and Process Management; Accounting for Decision Makers, Supply Chain Analytics, Business Forecasting and Data Analytics, Global Purchasing and Supply Management, Supply Chain Finance and Risk Management.
• Successful completion of the PGCert will confer eligibility for progression to the PGDip.

Language Requirements

Applicant will meet the English language requirement if they have passed ANY of the following within the last three years:

• (IELTS) International English Language Testing System – an overall score of 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in the written test
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) – an overall score of 59 or above, with at least 59 in both the reading and writing tests and at least 54 in the speaking and listening tests
• Cambridge English: Proficiency qualification
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English – grade C or above; or,
• (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language – an overall score of 92 or above, with at least 22 in both the reading and writing skills tests and at least 20 in both the speaking and listening tests.

Alternatively, an applicant may satisfy the English language requirements for the MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificates if they have:

• Substantial education (minimum of eighteen months) conducted and assessed in English

OR

• Substantial work experience (minimum of eighteen months) conducted in English.

Where an applicant does not meet the prescribed English language proficiency requirements but believes that they can demonstrate the requisite proficiency for admission, the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.