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Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management-English (GDPSCM)

This comprehensive course covers all aspects of Procurement and Supply Chain Management and is designed in alignment with leading institutes in Australia, India, and the UK. Upon successful completion of the diploma, along with three years of executive experience in the field, graduates qualify for Corporate Membership of the ISMM.

The Government of Sri Lanka recognizes ISMM’s Corporate Membership as equivalent to a First or Second Class Honours Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized university, as per Ministry of Public Administration Circular No. 46/90(i).

The GDPSCM is also the only program in Sri Lanka accredited by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) Global Standard. Graduates of the program can earn an internationally recognized certificate from IFPSM, enhancing their global career prospects.

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    Course Content:
    • 1st Year
      Module 1 - Principles of Purchasing and Materials Management
      Module 2 - Principles of Management
      Module 3 - Financial Management
      Module 4 - Warehouse and Stockyard Management
    • 2nd Year
      Module 5 - Management of Tender Process and Contracts
      Module 6 - International Logistics and Transport
      Module 7 - Information Technology for Supply Chain Management 
      Module 8 - Marketing Management
      Module 9 - Purchasing Management
    • 3rd Year
      Module 10 - Inventory Management
      Module 11 - Legal Aspects of Materials Management.
      Module 12 - Operational Research (OR)
      Module 13 - Economic & Statistics for Management
      Module 14 - Industrial Management
      Module 15 - A.   Research Methodology
                           B.   Dissertation
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    For Whom

    Managers, Executives, Practitioners in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, University Graduates or School Leavers seeking Professional Qualifications.

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    Entry Requirements

    Pass in the G.C.E. (A/L) with a Credit Pass in English at the G.C.E (O/L) or Management Level Certificate at ISMM

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    Duration

    3 years + Dissertation (Week-ends)

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    Course Fees & Commencement
    None-refundable Registration Fee - Rs.45,000.00
    Module Fee - Rs.255,000.00 (Rs.17,000.00 X 15 Modules)
    Total Course Fee - Rs. 300,000.00
    [Note:- Initial payment of Rs.62,000.00 prior commecement of the course (Reg. Fee + M01 Fee), Payment of Rs.17,000.00 prior commecement of each module (from M02 to M15)]
     
     
    Batch Commencement Programme Officer / Programme Executive
    GDPSCM/E/C/S/2026-2029 24 May 2026 Ms. Danushika (0760966366)
    GDPSCM/E/C/S/TP/1-2026 28 June 2026 Ms. Thilini (0774653348)
    GDPSCM/E/C/S/TP/2-2026 1 November 2026 Mr. Pavan (0760106573)