Program Overview

MSc Supply Chain & Sustainability Management

The MSc Supply Chain & Sustainability Management is a postgraduate degree that aims to provide students with a comprehensive 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 suitable for those 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 Description

The course focuses on the improvement of process performance from a sustainability perspective, taking into consideration new demands such as green operations and green supply chain management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of strategic, tactical, and operational issues relating to the management of supply chains.

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.

• Core 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)
• Specialism (Compulsory) classes:
  • Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing
  • Lean and Green Logistics
  • Remanufacturing
• 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 your first language, please visit the English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your 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:

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

Staff

Students will learn from leading experts in the field of supply chain management. All staff have great experience working with industry, logistics management, and improvement projects.

• Dr Mouhamad Shaker Ali Agha
• Dr Fahim Ahmed
• Dominic Finn
• Dr Andy Wong
• Dr Derek Little

Additional Information

• The University of Strathclyde hosts the Scottish Institute for Remanufacture, one of only six centres of excellence for remanufacturing globally.
• As a Master's student in the Department, students will also have access to a private postgraduate student community area, including collaboration work areas, computer suites, and social areas, as well as a kitchen.
• Accreditation by a professional body is a mark of assurance that programmes meet the standards set by a profession. The MSc Supply Chain Management programmes have been awarded academic accreditation.