Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics (MSc)

Gain the expertise to manage the movement of goods, people, data or money across a supply chain on this master’s degree course at the University of Southampton. 

You’ll develop advanced management and analytical skills, and have the chance to work on a real business project during a 3-month industry placement. You’ll be taught by academics from one of the country’s leading analytics research groups, and graduate with the skills and knowledge for a successful career in logistics.

On this MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics degree, you'll learn advanced management skills and the ability to use data to make good business decisions. You'll gain a thorough grounding in:

• Integrated and international logistics supply chain management
• Software and programming skills
• Quantitative, qualitative and technical skills

You'll graduate from the course knowing how to:

• Formulate a hypothesis and use data to test it
• Use analytical techniques to support decision making
• Develop computer-based decision support systems to gain insight from data

We'll give you plenty of support before and during the project, including seminars and workshops, to help you get the most from your placement.

You can choose to specialise in the following aspects of logistics and supply chain management:

• Operational Research
• Risk Management
• Finance
• Sustainability

As a graduate of this course, your expertise will be in demand across the manufacturing, retail and transportation sectors. 

You could choose to join one of the specialist consultancy firms or software development companies that offer support to large companies in areas such as: 

• Distribution network planning 
• Vehicle route planning 
• Public transport 
• Warehouse management 
• Location decision support 
• Healthcare logistics 
• Workforce planning 

Typical roles include: 

• Supply chain analyst 
• Logistics planner 
• Logistics engineer
• Supply chain manager
• Supplier relationship manager 
• Inventory and warehouse manager 
• Vehicle fleet manager

Our partner organisations include: 

• British Airways 
• Carnival 
• Deloitte Analytics 
• National Air Traffic Services 
• NHS 
• Royal Mail