MSc Supply Chain and Global Logistics

By studying this programme, you will:

• develop an understanding of international business trends that shape global supply chains and how they impact your business.
• be able to use your research project to better understand the challenges facing your business.
• be kept up-to-date on key innovations within supply chain management and global logistics, including analytics and advanced technology usage.

What must you complete?

• MSc in Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics: Eight core modules, two optional modules and a Final Project.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics: Six core modules including ‘core concepts of supply chain management’ and any other two modules (either further core or optional modules).

Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management – Four core modules:

• Core Concepts of Supply Chain Management
• Strategy for Delivering Value
• Global Purchasing and Supply Management
• Accounting for Decision Makers.

Postgraduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics – Four core modules:

• Core Concepts of Supply Chain Management
• Operations and Process Management
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Business Forecasting and Data Analytics.

Postgraduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Four optional modules, including at least one module from Group 1.

Group 1:

• Core Concepts of Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Global Purchasing and Supply Management
• Innovation and Supply Chain Technology
• Global Logistics and Transport Management
• Supply Chain Finance and Risk Management.

Group 2:

• Operations and Process Management
• Accounting for Decision Makers
• Strategy for Delivery Value
• Business to Business Marketing
• Business Forecasting and Data Analytics
• Project Management.

What qualifications do you need?

• MSc and Postgraduate Diploma: a first or second-class bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable equivalent) preferably in a quantitative subject, or
• applicants who wish to apply for MSc or Postgraduate Diploma but do not hold a bachelor’s degree, can apply directly by the “Work Experience Entry Route” providing that they have ten years minimum work experience in a relevant field, such as operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, retail, transportation, import/export, humanitarian SCM or similar, or
• applicants who wish to apply for the MSc or Postgraduate Diploma but do not meet the above admission criteria, can still pursue these degrees through the “Progression Route” provided they have two years minimum work experience in a relevant field, such as operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, retail, transportation, import/export, humanitarian SCM or similar. The progression route involves completing the Postgraduate Certificate, at that point you may progress to either the Postgraduate Diploma or the MSc.

Postgraduate Certificate:

• A first or second-class bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable equivalent) preferably in a quantitative subject, or
• Two years minimum work experience in a relevant field, operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, retail, transportation, import/export, humanitarian SCM or similar.

References

If you are applying for the Postgraduate Certificate with work experience only, you will need to submit at least one work related reference which supports your current position and professional performance in your current role. You can either upload your reference with your online application or you can email it at a later date.

English language requirements

You need a high standard of English to study this programme. You will meet our language requirements if you have achieved one of the following within the past three years:

• IELTS: at least 6.5 overall with 6.0 in the written test
• Pearson Test (Academic): at least 59 overall, with 59+ in reading and writing and 54+ in speaking and listening.
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (grade C or above).
• TOEFL iBT: at least 92 overall, with 22+ in reading and writing and 20+ in speaking and listening.
• Duolingo: must achieve an overall score of at least 120.

Alternatively, you may satisfy the language requirements if you have at least 18 months of education or work experience conducted in English.

Computer requirements

We set minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly.