MSc (Supply Chain & Logistics Management)

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• Gain an in-depth understanding of the strategic and operational issues relating to supply chain management,
• Contribute towards making organisations,
• Designed for those who will work within supply chain management,
• Suitable for anyone with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing.

Why this course?

• Supply chain management is a critical business competency. It encompasses procurement of materials, processing and distribution of products and services to customers.
• In many companies, 80% or more of their turnover is spent outside the organisation. This course helps you become effective in managing this. It’s designed for those who will work within supply chain management. It’s also suitable for anyone with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing.

This course will cover the latest logistics requirements, for example:

• Ability from logistics managers to enhance business opportunities to circular economy approaches and digital manufacturing; rise of sales through ecommerce also requires accurate demand and supply forecast from logistics area.

What you’ll study

• Drawing on the expertise of two leading academic departments, this course combines skills in leadership, production planning and strategic business management in the context of supply chains. 
• You'll gain an in-depth understanding of strategic, tactical and operational issues relating to the management of supply chains. You'll also focus on the improvement of process performance from a logistics perspective, taking into consideration new demands such as reverse logistics and green supply chain management. To do this, you'll be equipped with concepts and methods to contribute towards the competitiveness of industrial and commercial organisations worldwide.
• The course comprises compulsory modules and specialist modules as well as a Masters dissertation. The specialisation allows you to choose an area of interest, Operations Management, Logistics Management or Procurement Management. You'll choose your area at registration.

Specialism (compulsory) classes for the MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management are:

• Spreadsheet Modelling and Demand Forecasting
• Management of Total Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Lean and Green Logistics

Major projects

• You'll undertake a research dissertation related to supply chain management. This is an opportunity to showcase the skills acquired in classes during the year and to apply research practice. Supervised by a member of academic staff, you'll conduct a literature review and carry out an appropriate study.

Postgraduate facilities

• As a Masters student in the Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management you'll also have access to a private postgraduate student community area, including collaboration work areas, computer suites and social areas, as well as a kitchen.

Compulsory classes

• Strategic Supply Chain Management (10 credits)
• Supply Chain Operations (10 credits)
• People, Organisation & Technology (10 credits)
• Performance Measurement & Management (10 credits)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (10 credits)
• Advanced Project Management (10 credits)
• Case Studies In Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
• Postgraduate Individual Project (60 credits)

Specialism (compulsory)

• Spreadsheet Modelling & Demand Forecasting (10 credits)
• Total Quality Management (10 credits)
• Lean & Green Logistics (10 credits)

Elective classes

• Strategic Technology Management (10 credits)
• Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma (10 credits)
• Systems Thinking & Modelling (10 credits)
• Quantitative Business Analysis (10 credits)
• Business Simulation Methods (10 credits)
• Risk Analysis & Management (10 credits)
• Service Operations Management (10 credits)
• Business Analytics (10 credits)

Careers

• Demand for qualified supply chain management practitioners is increasing worldwide.
• This is a result of globalisation with the adoption of information and communication technology. It makes 24/7 business operations worldwide possible. Global supply chains are commonplace.

This course allows you to advance your career within the broader area of supply chain management, for example:

• Operations
• Process management
• Operations planning and control
• Purchasing and procurement
• Logistics and distribution amongst others

Examples of job titles include:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Senior Supply Chain Planner
• Supply Chain Specialist

Our alumni have worked for global organisations such as:

• Rolls-Royce
• Jaguar
• Ford
• Tesla
• Dyson
• P&G
• Unilever
• British Petroleum
• Adidas
• Nike
• Highland Spring