Global Logistics And Supply Chain Analytics

Program Overview

Overview

The MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful strategic supply chain management and logistical thinking in the context of dynamic local and global challenges.

Course Details

Mode of Study:

• Full-time (available as Part-time)

Duration:

• 1 year (18 months if starting in January)

Start Date:

• September and January

Modules

• Business Economics and Finance in a Global Environment (SOE11146)
• Data Analytics (SOE11154)
• Developing Business and Operational Excellence (SOE11155)
• Dissertation (TBS11130)
• Global Logistics Systems (SOE11153)
• Project and Change Management (SOE11171)
• Research Methods (SOE11131)
• Research Skills (TBS11109)
• Skills for Success (TBS11108)
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SOE11152)

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above
• CILT (UK) Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport or CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply with 3 years relevant work experience
• Relevant work experience may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are not met

English Language

• If English is not the first language, an approved English language test is required
• Minimum English language requirements apply

International Students

• Unable to enrol onto certain courses (e.g., BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery, Graduate Apprenticeship courses)
• Entry requirements by country apply

Admissions Policies

• Committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from the program
• Admissions procedures and use of application information are outlined in the admissions policies

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for 2024/25:
  • Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £8,715
  • Overseas and EU: £18,800
• 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programs for Edinburgh Napier alumni
• Tuition Fee bursaries available to students resident in specific countries

Careers

• Logistics and Supply Chain Manager responsibilities:
  • Inventory planning and control
  • Global transportation management
  • Distribution management
  • Risk management
  • Supply chain management
  • Supplier selection
  • Developing sourcing strategies
• Graduates will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership (Chartered Member or Full Member) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Program Outline

Global Logistics And Supply Chain Analytics MSc | Edinburgh Napier University

Degree Overview:

This MSc program aims to develop students' knowledge, critical appraisal, and reflection of practice in supply chains, logistics, and analytics. The program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary for successful strategic supply chain management and logistical thinking within the context of dynamic local and global challenges.

Objectives:

Outline:

Program Structure:

• Full-time program with a duration of 1 year (18 months for January start).
• Structured to support students throughout their journey.
• Utilizes a student-centered problem-solving approach.
• Includes workshops for collaborative analysis of scenarios and cases.
• Features a live business challenge.

Course Schedule:

• Typical entry points are in January and September.

Modules:

• Business Economics and Finance in a Global Environment (SOE11146): This module covers essential analytical tools for economic decision-making, including concepts of economic systems, profit and utility maximization, demand elasticity, market equilibrium, market structures, macroeconomic objectives, government policies, and their impact on businesses.
It also explores evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of various sources of finance, financial reporting, and analyzing financial reports to evaluate business performance.
• Data Analytics (SOE11154): This module introduces students to the possibilities of the digital revolution in global logistics.
It covers data analytic techniques like data cleaning, data visualization, and dashboard report development (in R) with a focus on application to global logistics and sustainability. Specific topics include:
• Data Processing
• Data Visualization: telling a story
• Analytical Techniques: Introduction to Descriptive, Predictive, Prescriptive and Cognitive
• Simulation/Network Analysis
• Practical Issues: Dashboard Development
• Developing Business and Operational Excellence (SOE11155): This module explores the essential role of operations management in all types of organizations, focusing on effective and efficient product or service transformation process management.
It examines the alignment between operations, strategy, and the external environment, analyzing the organization from a process perspective. Key topics include:
• Introduction to operations management and operational research
• Service management
• Management of processes including quality and compliance
• Production planning and control
• Manufacturing systems
• Risk management
• Soft systems methodology
• Critical path analysis
• Theory of Constraints
• Shortest route problem
• Minimum spanning trees
• Centre of gravity analysis
• Network routing analysis
• Dissertation (TBS11130): This module focuses on research methodologies, critically reviewing literature, research design and ethics, data collection methods (qualitative, quantitative and mixed), analysis methods, research writing and dissemination.
Students undertake individual research, produce a dissertation, and reflect on their work.
• Global Logistics Systems (SOE11153): This module explores the key role of logistics in successful organizational operations, focusing on its use for gaining competitive advantage in modern times.
It covers topics such as:
• Global logistics
• Inventory management
• Warehousing
• Transportation
• Logistics relationships and third party logistics
• Network design and facility location
• Technologies to support logistics optimisations
• Logistics regulation and compliance
• Future strategies for logistics management in addressing the decarbonisation challenge, industry 4.0, and the physical internet
It covers two broad areas:
• Organisational Behaviour: attitudes; perception; motivation; groups and teams; leadership; management of transformational change; power, politics and conflict
• Managerial Process and Skills: activities designed to develop skills relating to the management of people, including corporate social responsibility
• Research Methods (SOE11131): This module covers research methodologies, critically reviewing literature, research design and ethics, data collection methods (qualitative, quantitative and mixed), analysis methods, research writing and dissemination.
• Skills for Success (TBS11108): This module provides a longitudinal induction for all TPG students, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills for success.
It covers topics such as professionalism in the classroom and beyond, careers awareness, and guidance.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SOE11152): This module explores the intersection of supply chains and sustainability, focusing on decarbonization and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainability Goals.
It examines how organizations can work together within complex networks to address these issues. Key topics include:
• Introduction to supply chains
  etworks and their global influencers
• Demand amplification and the Bullwhip Effect
• Relationships, integration, and social network analysis of supply chains
• Sustainable procurement and corporate social responsibility in supply chains
• Supply chain design and performance measurement
• Customer centric supply chains
• Evaluation of supply chains to assess weaknesses and strengths on a wide range of issues, such as communication and relationships to living wage.

Assessment:

• Typically, two pieces of coursework per module.
• A dissertation allows students to become experts on a specific topic.

Teaching:

• Full-time course delivered through a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Guest lectures
• Workshops
• Independent study
• The program utilizes a student-centered problem-solving approach.
• Students are supported and encouraged to work collaboratively in workshops.
• The program features a live business challenge.

Careers:

• Career opportunities include:
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Supply Chain Development Lead
• Logistics Analyst
• Supply Chain and Operations Manager
• Logistics & Production Manager
• Logistics Co-ordinator

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
• Graduates receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership (Chartered Member or Full Member) of CILT.
• The program reflects the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) established under the UN Global Compact.
• Edinburgh Napier University is a PRME signatory and seeks to influence professional practice and policy nationally and internationally.
• The program is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, and Goal 13 - Climate Action.
• Edinburgh Napier University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students. Tuition fees for 2024/25 Students from 2024/25 2025/26 Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £8,715 £tba Overseas and EU £18,800 £tba The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni. The discount applies to all full-time, part-time and online programmes. The discount can only be applied to year one of a full-time Postgraduate degree, any additional years are exempt from the discount. For part time Postgraduate degrees the discount will apply to years one, two and three only and any additional years will be exempt from the discount. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.