Program Overview

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What will I study?

The MSc Global Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management programme provides an intensive logistics, operations and supply chain management education for students entering at Level 7 from an undergraduate degree of any discipline including business and management.

The curriculum is informed by the latest research and aligned to the practical and employability skills required for a successful career across a wide range of sectors and businesses and its applications are relevant to careers in both the manufacturing and service sectors.

An experiential, or ‘real-world’, approach to learning will ensure you are exposed to current professional practice, and the modules will equip you with the skills to contribute effectively to global businesses. Given the continuous change in the logistics, operations and supply chain management field, you will be encouraged to innovate and apply emerging models, theories, technologies and ideas to solve business problems specific to this suite of related disciplines. With the substantive content of the programme being discipline-specific (i.e. logistics, operations and supply chain management),

The specialist GLOSCM modules cover strategic procurement, sustainable supply chains, improving the supply chain, and strategic partnerships. The course culminates with a master’s dissertation.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

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How will I be taught and assessed?

Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars and workshops totalling between

11-13 hours per week

You’re expected to engage in independent study, around

34 hours per week

Assessment

is based on exams and coursework, including presentations.

Taught by

experienced lecturers and academics

who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.

Technology-enhanced

learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research

Benefit from

weekly academic support sessions

designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner

You will be assigned a

guidance tutor

at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies

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Careers and further study

Graduates can expect to secure roles in areas such as Operations Management, Materials Management, Purchasing and Quality Management. Typical roles include:

Supplier Quality Manager

Transport Consultant

Distribution Services Manager

E-commerce Operations Manager

Freight Account Manager

Logistics Project Manager

This programme is also available as

MSc Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management with Advanced Practice

which includes either an internship or group consultancy project.

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA.

Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility

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