Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management (MSc)

Our Master’s programme in Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management is designed for those considering broadening their knowledge beyond their existing discipline and securing a career in logistics, supply chain and transport field.

The programme is designed with inputs from logistics and supply chain professionals and focuses on the integration of data analytics techniques relating to this business field.

You will develop your understanding of topics such as:

• Emerging issues in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Business Data Analytics
• Supply Chain Analytics and Technology Management issues surrounding topics such as Industry 4.0 and Automation
• Procurement strategies and Business Sustainability

You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to emerging areas of interest, or your career aspirations; we offer a wide range of optional elective modules as part of our extensive postgraduate management portfolio.

First Year
Core

• Dissertation
• Dissertation
• Business Data Analytics
• Emerging Issues in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Freight Transport
• Procurement Fundamentals and Quality Systems
• Supply Chain Analytics and Technology Management

Optional

• Technopreneurship and Innovation
• Digital Twin and Simulation
• International Master’s Summer School i
• International Master's Summer School (attendance) i
• Blockchain in Business Digitalisation
• Developing Skills for Business Leadership
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Learning and assessment

• The programme is summatively assessed by a mixture of written examinations, assessed coursework, case studies, group projects and multimedia presentations.
• Assessment is integrated with learning and teaching to support and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes for individual modules and the programme as a whole. Emphasis is place on the feedback function of formative assessment as part of the learning, teaching and assessment strategy as a whole.

Career prospects

• One of the University of Bradford's goals is to equip all our students with the attributes and capabilities to be confident and capable in their life beyond university.

Career booster

• During your time studying at the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences you will have the opportunity to take part in our Career Booster Programme.

The programme is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organisations. The Career Booster Programme offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:

• The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - the benchmark for digital literacy
• Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll - training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
• Project Manager Professional certificates - giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
• Big Data analysis and reporting skills - using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.

In addition, the programme will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication and many other skills sought by employers.

Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your own professional development.