Program Overview

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MA

Overview

Increase your potential and apply knowledge to a real consultancy project with a CILT and CIPS accredited Master’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

A full understanding of supply chain management and logistics is increasingly important in business and management. This MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management explores supply chain networks in global and domestic contexts and prepares you to address issues such as cost reduction and service enhancement. Areas of study will include the functions of procurement, production, distribution and customer service, alongside a diverse range of designs and structures.

You will have the opportunity to visit industrial locations, attend seminars from industry guest speakers, and collaborate with business partners for a dissertation. In the final stage of this course, you will undertake a two-week consultancy project with selected companies.

School

Business, Operations and Strategy

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 1 years full-time
• 2 years part-time

Start month

September

Fees

• Home: £13,000
• International: £18,700

What you should know about this course

• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London
• Programme accredited by the CILT and CIPS

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

Course Outline

Full-time

Part-time

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules:

• Leadership, Professional Development and Career Management (LOG+TPT) (15 credits)
• Dissertation (LOG+TPT) (30 credits)
• Project Management (15 credits)
• Supply Chain Simulation and Modelling (15 credits)
• Logistics Technologies (15 credits)
• Strategic Management (15 credits)
• Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
• Consultancy Project (15 credits)
• Procurement and Supply Management (15 credits)
• Foundations of Scholarship and Research Methods (15 credits)
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management (15 credits)
• Passenger and Freight Transport (15 credits)

Year 2 (Part-time)

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules:

• Dissertation (LOG+TPT) (30 credits)
• Project Management (15 credits)
• Logistics Technologies (15 credits)
• Strategic Management (15 credits)
• Consultancy Project (15 credits)
• Procurement and Supply Management (15 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant subject.
• Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.

International entry requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
• For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

How you will learn

Teaching

• In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars.
• You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions.

Class sizes

• The typical student intake per year is up to 20.
• Lectures are normally attended by 20-35, and seminars/tutorials by 15-30, based on our 2018 intake.

Independent learning

• Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams.

Overall workload

• Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments.
• For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed through examinations, coursework, and dissertation.

Fees and funding

Fees

• Home: £13,000
• International: £18,700

Accommodation costs

• Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for.
• University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences.

Scholarships and bursaries

• We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

• Graduates can pursue careers in service and manufacturing sectors, purchasing, logistics and supply chain management for services and manufacturing in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and consultancy.

Do you provide employability services?

• Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination.
• We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

• Access study skills support through your academic tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.

Support from the department

• At Greenwich Business School, you can access comprehensive support through our dedicated teams.
• The GBS Student Support team handles course-related matters via the Digital Student Centre.