Program Overview

MSc Supply Chain & Logistics Management

The MSc Supply Chain & Logistics Management is a postgraduate degree that aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the strategic and operational issues relating to supply chain management. The course is designed for those who will work within supply chain management and is also suitable for anyone with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance, and marketing.

Key Facts

• Start date: January & September
• Accreditation: Chartered Institution of Procurement & Supply
• Study mode and duration: MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time (September start only)

Course Content

The course comprises compulsory modules and specialist modules, as well as a Master's dissertation. The specialisation allows students to choose an area of interest, including Operations Management, Logistics Management, or Procurement Management.

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

Entry Requirements

• Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology, science, or business-related discipline.
• English language requirements: If English is not the first language, please visit the English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making an application.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £13,800 (2024/25), £15,200 (2025/26)
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £13,800 (2024/25), £15,200 (2025/26)
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £28,250 (2024/25), £31,100 (2025/26)
• Part-time: Part-time, campus-based courses are typically completed over two years and are available for Scotland/EU and Rest of UK students. Fees are normally charged per year at 50% of the published full-time fee.

Careers

Demand for qualified supply chain management practitioners is increasing worldwide. This course allows students to advance their careers within the broader area of supply chain management, for example, in 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, and 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, and Highland Spring. According to PayScale, the average Supply Chain Manager earns £39,630.