Program Overview

Executive MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management

The Executive MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management is a 20-month postgraduate course designed for professionals in operations and supply chain management. The course provides specialist strategic insights and leadership capabilities to solve current global supply chain challenges and anticipate future trends and disruptions.

About the Course

This course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and is practice-led with daily interactions across a wide spectrum, from your own team and managers to external experts, regulators, researchers, and local or central government. The course uses a blended approach, combining on-campus study with online distance learning, allowing you to fit your studies around your work and other commitments.

Areas of Study

Areas of study may include:

• Innovating in the strategic environment
• Creative leadership
• Logistics and supply chain management processes: procurement, production, distribution, and global strategies
• Business analytics
• EMBA final dissertation

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is forward-looking and deliberately innovative, using a range of assessment types, including:

• Writing a detailed analysis to a constrained word limit
• Acting as a consultant for another participant's organisation
• Generating solutions to real-world business problems
• Producing a presentation on an innovative topic
• Keeping a reflective journal
• Experiential learning by planning a venture, pitching ideas, or acting as a consultant or leader

Career Opportunities

The EMBA provides the foundation for a successful and impactful career working in the UK or internationally. Logistics and supply chain management specialists have a wide range of career opportunities, with potential career paths including:

• Supply chain or logistics manager
• Operations manager
• Inventory control specialist
• Demand planner/analyst
• Consultant
• Data analyst/data scientist
• Project manager
• Healthcare supply chain specialist

Entry Requirements

• 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related area
• A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience and to be employed in a relevant role throughout the course

Fees

The standard fee for the Executive MBA (2-year course) for students starting in the academic year 2025/26 is £17,350. This is the cost of the whole two-year course.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

The University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• A business suite equipped with industry-standard hardware and software
• Access to Harvard Business Publication learning resources and simulations
• Business pods, boardroom areas, and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment
• Library resource service offering full support 24/7

Student Experience

The course gives you advanced skills in leadership, strategic thinking, and business management for supply chain management, alongside a broader understanding of organisational dynamics, financial processes, and how to drive meaningful change and innovation. You will learn from a highly experienced academic team and benefit from executive coaching to support your personal development and ambitions.