Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSc)

Why choose this course?

• This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in procurement, logistics and distribution, or supply chain management. It offers the concepts and principles in business logistics and operations management.
• Our course has a unique focus on the key knowledge and skills which will give you a critical insight into contemporary issues such as impact of technology (AI, autonomous logistics, data analytics and block chain), zero carbon logistics, supply chain digital transformation, sustainability, and supply chain resilience.
• There are company visits and guest speakers from the industry. There is also the opportunity to take part in a real consultancy project with a client company.
• Through your research project and dissertation, you can study a specific issue that matches your career interests.
• With full accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), and a solid syllabus built on concepts and ideas from Kingston University's renowned Operations Research and Management Science Group (ORMS), our logistics masters is a both an academic and a professional qualification.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• Completion of this course, combined with three or more years experience in purchasing and supply management, will entitle you to become a member of the CIPS.
• The University pays for the annual subscription cost for the duration of the course (1 year) for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport student membership.
• Kingston Business School is one of only 5% of the world's business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.
• Free car parking at the Kingston Hill campus is available for students of this course. The campus can also be easily accessed by public transport. Halls accommodation is just a walk away from the classrooms.

Specialist careers support

You will take part in an Assessment Centre Experience, providing the opportunity to experience the pathway to employment with tailored feedback to help develop your employability skills for the world of graduate employment.

• Develop your understanding of the jobs market, including current trends and opportunities, different recruitment processes and how to identify relevant roles
• Receive personalised feedback reports to help you to improve and progress
• Access additional webinars on top tips, employer expectations and best practice

What you will study

• You will gain the practical skills as well as in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice to make an immediate and effective contribution in a logistics-related role. In addition to developing a solid understanding of global business from a strategic and operational perspective; you will cultivate a critical understanding of the external influences (e.g. political, economic, environmental, technical) which influence the roles of, and interrelationships between, supply chain partners and other stakeholders.
• This course is delivered on a full-time basis over one year. You will be expected to attend scheduled sessions throughout the day (although not necessarily all day) between Monday and Friday.
• In the first semester, you will develop a broad understanding of management concepts, theories and ideas, such as how to manage organisations and supply chains. This provides you with a solid foundation from both strategic and operational perspectives.
• In the second semester and dissertation, you will put this knowledge to use through practical application to real situations. One example is through company visits, which students often arrange for themselves. These opportunities to engage with real supply chain managers build your confidence and ability to question established practice.

You will be encouraged to conduct your research project and dissertation on a specific issue that matches your career interests and put theory into practice.

Year 1
Core modules

• Fundamentals of Business Management
• Logistics Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Operations and Outsourcing
• Supply Chain Research Proposal and Dissertation

Year 2 (optional)

• The professional placement year is optional.  It takes place after the full time year. It allows students to do a 12-month work placement as part of their course. The work placement is an assessed part of the course and is therefore covered by a Student Route visa.

After you graduate

• As a Logistics and Supply Chain Management graduates you'll have a huge spectrum of companies and positions to work in, for example providing third party logistics, aerospace and electrical/electronic products and technology-based firms.

Some recent LSCM graduates are currently working in the following roles and companies:

• International Project Manager at International Brand Investment Corporation (IBIC)
• Supply Chain Analyst at Thames Tideway Tunnel
• Logistics Coordinator at World Food Programme (UN)
• Supply Demand Manager at BSH Northern Europe
• Procurement Consultant (IT) for University of Arts London
• Head of Operations at Candy Kittens
• Supply Chain Manager at GlaxoSmithKline