MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Advance Entry (level 7)
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Duration
12 Months
Pedagogy
Online
Tuition Fee
£ 5,500 £ 9,000
MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Advance Entry (level 7)
Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months
MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (TopUp) - 3- 6 Months
Credits: 180 Credits
The objective of the MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to broaden learners’ understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for those who wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. It is also suitable for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and move to the next level professionally.Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above includes the top-up fee)
University Progression
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Entry requirement
For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management leading to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma
OR
- Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis)
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What you'll learn
Module 1
ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
Module 2
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
The module focuses on the strategic, value-adding role of logistics in supply networks. It aims to impart learners with a thorough understanding of key theoretical and operational aspects of managing logistics, specifically transportation, storage/warehousing and packaging. The related considerations for business competitiveness and operational efficiency is emphasised as is the interdependency between operational, technological, and regulatory aspects.
Module 3
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING, MODELLING AND ANALYTICS
This module aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge about planning processes across all key aspects of supply chain management. The module offers to learn the relevant models, theories, KPIs and tools to measure and enhance the working of the supply chain planning. The relevance of each of the planning processes, the associated information requirements and modelling and analytic techniques are covered.
Module 4
PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
The module seeks to provide learners with a thorough understanding of procurement and supply management from a strategic, technological, process and relationship perspective. The goal is to provide insights on the role of procurement within supply chain management, the tools and techniques to assess sourcing options, the negotiation and contractual issues encountered with suppliers, effective supplier relationship management and technological enablers in procurement.
Module 5
SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS STRATEGY
The aim of this module is to develop learners’ understanding of supply chain and operations management, including its scope, impact and importance as well as the strategic decisions that need to be made in today’s world of global supply and global markets, taking into account the major competitive drivers. The unit discusses supply chain and operations management practices and approaches in a range of contexts.
Module 6
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
The aim of this module is to develop learners’ understanding, knowledge and skills of sustainable operations management, including key elements of sustainability and their importance to businesses, the business drivers and barriers affecting the move towards sustainability, the different practices across the supply chain that can be worked upon to improve sustainability as well as the performance measures and the business impact of sustainability. A variety of different sectors are explored.
Module 7
BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
The aim of this module is to develop learners’ understanding of research principles including the formulation of research proposals, literature reviews, referencing, data collection using interviews and surveys, questionnaire design, statistical analysing using SPSS, qualitative data, and methods for drawing conclusions from the analysed data.
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