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This programme provides a deep understanding of the management, planning and coordination of supply chains; an area which is essential to the success of any organisation operating on a global scale.
You gain the skills and knowledge necessary to develop effective and efficient supply chains. You come to appreciate the increased consumer demand and competitive pressures that have resulted from globalisation, and how you can help businesses to respond to constantly changing market conditions. The academic content is enhanced through the insights of industrialists and practitioners and practical projects, which cover real-life logistics and supply chain problems.

You also benefit from the vast expertise and resources of the Logistics Institute, a world-class facility based in the Business School. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport as well as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (This requires specific modules to be selected to meet accreditation criteria).

Who is it suitable for?

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management is aimed at both recent graduates, with little or no work experience, and those who have been working and now wish to pursue advanced study.

Modules

• Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Planning and Control
• Logistics Technology
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• two optional modules taken from a wide choice
• Professional Skills and Ethics
• Research Methods
• dissertation or project

Audience

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management is aimed at both recent graduates, with little or no work experience, and those who have been working and now wish to pursue advanced study.

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management is aimed at both recent graduates, with little or no work experience, and those who have been working and now wish to pursue advanced study.To be eligible for admission, applicants should normally possess:a good Honours degree or equivalenta good command of English. If you have not studied in an English speaking country you will need to have an academic IELTS 6 (5.5 in all skills) or TOEFL IBT 79 (skills scores 17 L, 18 R, 20 S, 17 W), Pearson PTE 54 overall with 51 in each skillone academic referenceYou should complete a postgraduate application form and submit this along with:your degree transcriptan IELTS or TOEFL certificate (if appropriate)your academic reference English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL iBT® test: 79 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport as well as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (This requires specific modules to be selected to meet accreditation criteria).