Supply Chain Management and Logistics MSc drafted

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Year one

We review the nature, role and contribution of supply chain management and its application to business supply chains in an international context from both a customer and supplier perspective.

Compulsory

Takes a practical approach to the economics of logistics and supply chain businesses from a management perspective. You will become familiar with a range of economic frameworks and concepts, using them within mathematical, statistical and software tools to calculate the cost and price of logistics services, forecast activities and allocate resources, while taking economic factors into consideration. Many of these quantitative tools can be used for management decision making, forecasting and as predictive models.

Compulsory

Aims to develop an in-depth knowledge of procurement management and a critical understanding of how effective purchasing may be applied with international supply chains.

Compulsory

Provides an awareness of the relevant legal duties, rights, and processes relevant to SCML projects. This is not intended to replace the need for professional advice and services but will make you aware of the potential causes of disputes, liabilities, breaches of contract, means of resolving a dispute and the basics,of contract law.

Compulsory

You are taught how to develop and implement business models and strategies within the appropriate frameworks to comply with future requirements for sustainability, studying various aspects of sustainability (economic, social, environment), sustainable operations, and sustainability challenges and green logistics.

Compulsory

Teaches how to manage organisational change through projects. We focus on projects involving major changes, including issues related to new products, new plant and equipment and new operating systems, which will affect the lives of people both within and without the organisation. We take a high level, critical and evaluative view of the subject, emphasising managerial and strategic use of the tools and techniques of project management.

Compulsory

This module reflects the CMI’s professional standards for Strategic Management and Leadership as well as the QAA’s Subject Benchmark Standards (Master’s Level) in developing core behaviours and skills in for example: leadership and performance management; problem-solving and decision making; critical and creative thinking; effective communication and influencing change; managing risks; sensitivity to diversity in people and situations; critical self-awareness; working inclusively.

Compulsory

Considers various modes of operating international distribution networks, preparing you to choose appropriate networks based on the physical characteristics of goods and the expectations of customers. Will look at different logistics operating systems, including how to optimise various modes of transport such as trains, aircraft, ships, and road vehicles.

Compulsory

This module aims to introduce the key concepts involved research to enable you to carry out taught master’s projects. The module will develop the understanding of key research techniques and methodologies and will give you the opportunity to consider examples of relevant research methods. You will be engaged in practical exercises to develop your knowledge and choice of research skills and methods.

Compulsory

Your learning will culminate with a research project/dissertation, giving you the opportunity to do in-depth research in your preferred area of SCML alongside an experienced academic supervisor who will guide and advise you.

Compulsory