Supply chain management is a critical business competency. It encompasses procurement of materials, processing and distribution of products and services to customers.
In many companies, 80% or more of their turnover is spent outside the organisation. This course helps you become effective in managing this. It’s designed for those who will work within supply chain management. It’s also suitable for anyone with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing.
This course will cover the latest logistics requirements, for example:
This course is delivered in partnership by the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management , and the Department of Management Science . This collaboration between engineering and business benefits from the combination of technical and organisational expertise. Find out more about the award-winning Strathclyde Business School .
Drawing on the expertise of two leading academic departments, this course combines skills in leadership, production planning and strategic business management in the context of supply chains.
You'll gain an in-depth understanding of strategic, tactical and operational issues relating to the management of supply chains. You'll also focus on the improvement of process performance from a logistics perspective, taking into consideration new demands such as reverse logistics and green supply chain management. To do this, you'll be equipped with concepts and methods to contribute towards the competitiveness of industrial and commercial organisations worldwide.
The course comprises compulsory modules and specialist modules as well as a Masters dissertation. The specialisation allows you to choose an area of interest, Operations Management, Logistics Management or Procurement Management. You'll choose your area at registration.
Specialism (compulsory) classes for the MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management are:
You'll undertake a research dissertation related to supply chain management. This is an opportunity to showcase the skills acquired in classes during the year and to apply research practice. Supervised by a member of academic staff, you'll conduct a literature review and carry out an appropriate study.
As a Masters student in the Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management you'll also have access to a private postgraduate student community area, including collaboration work areas, computer suites and social areas, as well as a kitchen.
You'll learn from leading experts in the field of supply chain management. All our staff have great experience working with industry, logistics management and improvement projects.
Academic requirements Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology, science or business-related discipline. Don’t meet the academic entry requirements? We offer the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland). English language requirements If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.
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