MSc Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

Overview

St Mary’s 100% online MSc Supply Chain Management programme is designed for professionals looking to develop expertise in the planning, coordination, and optimisation of global supply chains. This flexible, part-time programme provides a strong foundation in procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operations, alongside the leadership skills required to manage complex supply chain networks effectively.

Programme Details

Why choose St Mary’s University?

• Teaching excellence: Top 10 in UK for student experience (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Strong career outcomes: 98% of graduates in employment, vocation or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA 2023)
• A quality learning experience: Top 5 in UK for teaching quality (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Fully flexible study: 100% online part-time learning
• Affordability: Pay your fees per module, as you go
• Career path: 14 industry-focused MBA degrees, 5 MSc Computer Science programmes, and 3 MSc Psychology pathways

Programme Modules

• Marketing Management: Develop your understanding of how organisations create and deliver value to their customers and stakeholders through effective marketing strategies.
• Research Methods for Business and Management: Build a solid foundation in research design and methodology, essential for addressing complex business challenges.
• Supply Chain Management: Learn how supply chain management manages the supply chain through the various processes and organisational structures.
• Research Project Proposal: Create a detailed research proposal that forms the foundation for your dissertation.
• Finance for Managers: Examine the critical financial fundamentals necessary for managing an organisation's operational activities and achieving its strategic goals.
• Business Intelligence & Visualisation Tools: Explore the processes of transforming raw data into actionable business insights through advanced tools and techniques.
• Research Project: Apply advanced research methodologies to conduct a thorough, in-depth study in your chosen area.
• Organisational Change & Development: Learn strategies for driving and managing change in organisations to enhance effectiveness.
• Supply Chain Logistics: Explore how supply chain logistics coordinates the movement and storage of goods throughout the supply chain.
• Operations Management: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of operations management, critical for success in any organisation.
• Business Strategy: Master the principles of strategic management and learn how to position organisations for long-term success.

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: 2:2 (or higher)
• Work experience: 3 years’ relevant work experience in a professional/managerial role
• English language requirements: IELTS (6.0 overall with no individual sub-scores under 5.5), Pearson PTE (55 overall minimum), or equivalent

Tuition Fees

• Total fees: £7,740
• Per 15-credit module fees: £645

Next Start and Application Due Date

• Apply by: 10 Jun 2025
• Start on: 23 Jun 2025

Programme Duration

• Complete within: 24 months

Career Opportunities

Supply chain management is a critical and rapidly evolving field, with professionals skilled in logistics, procurement, and operational efficiency needed across industries and business worldwide. This programme will equip you with the expertise to excel in roles such as supply chain manager, operations director, logistics coordinator, and procurement specialist.