Program Overview
The Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, is an industry-focused program designed to shape future-ready professionals. It offers a dynamic blend of theoretical insights and practical learning, empowering students with the expertise needed to thrive in the fast-evolving logistics and supply chain sector.
With immersive industry visits, interactive case studies, and real-world simulations, students gain invaluable exposure to the logistics landscape. The program’s dedicated management lab and Capstone Project challenge students to push the boundaries of innovation, enabling them to tackle complex logistics challenges with confidence and creativity.
Whether you aim to fast-track your career or pivot into this high-growth sector, the curriculum equips you with cutting-edge skills, strategic insights, and leadership qualities highly sought after by global employers.
Course Details
Starting Date:
February 2026
Study Mode:
Full-Time (Evening)
Program Length:
1 Year (2 semesters)
Application Deadline:
15 January 2026
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Program Highlights
Flexible Learning through Evening Classes
This degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management offers evening classes to help working professionals manage both their jobs and studies. This flexibility allows students to learn without giving up their professional commitments.
Career Advancement Opportunities
Benefit from a curriculum tailored to meet industry demands, enhancing your strategic, analytical, and leadership skills to fast-track your career in a high-growth, global sector
Dedicated Management Lab
An advanced management lab provides a dynamic space where students engage in experiments and games designed to simulate real-life industrial situations, demonstrating established theories in operations management.
Industry Visits
The curriculum incorporates regular industry visits, providing students with firsthand exposure to real-world operations and challenges in the logistics and supply chain sectors.
The Manipal Advantage
- Globally Recognized 5-Star Rated University
Manipal Dubai is rated 5 Stars by KHDA for its exceptional teaching, facilities, and overall student experience, ensuring a world-class education that meets international standards.
- Professional Networking
The program connects students with a global network of professionals, which can be very useful for finding job opportunities, getting advice and moving up in their careers.
- Skill Enhancement
The focus on applying what is learned to real-world situations means graduates are ready to work effectively in their jobs immediately after finishing their studies. They gain practical skills that are highly valued by employers.
Admission Requirements
The Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management at Manipal Academy, Dubai, is designed for individuals aiming to excel in the logistics sector.
Ideal candidates are those looking to enhance their strategic management capabilities within supply chains with:
- A Bachelor’s degree of a minimum of three years from a recognised university
- A minimum score of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in undergraduate studies
Career Opportunities
After completion of our Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, graduating students can take on various strategic and operational roles in the logistics and supply chain sectors. The program prepares them for a range of opportunities that include:
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Procurement Specialist
- Inventory Control Manager
- Warehouse Operations Manager
- Demand Forecasting Analyst
- E-commerce Logistics Manager
The program equips students with the expertise to thrive in various sectors within the UAE market, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, and international logistics, ensuring broad career prospects.
Course Details
This semester lays the groundwork, focusing on core subjects such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Strategy, and Materials and Inventory Management. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how products and materials are efficiently managed from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Emphasis is placed on effective strategies for optimizing supply chain processes and addressing complexities associated with transporting, storing, and managing goods. Practical learning is supported by real-world case studies and simulation exercises.
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| Supply Chain Management |
| Operations Strategy |
| Materials and Inventory Management |
| Cargo/Freight Management |
| Warehousing, ICD and Packaging |
The semester broadens the scope by focusing on specialized subjects such as Logistics and Distribution Management, Export and Import Documentation, and Port Operations Management. Students will also gain practical insights into Corporate Tax & VAT in the UAE and prepare for professional life with the Campus to Corporate module. The session culminates in a Capstone Project, where students apply their accumulated knowledge to solve real-world logistical challenges, integrating strategic and operational perspectives across global and local contexts.
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| Export and Import Documentation |
| Logistics and Distribution Management |
| Port Operations Management |
| Campus to Corporate |
| Capstone Project |
| Corporate Tax & VAT in UAE |
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