Why this course?

Supply chain management is a critical business competency. It encompasses procurement of materials, processing and distribution of products and services to customers as well as:

•     initial design
•     procurement of materials and services
•     processing and distribution to the customer either directly or through a network of distributors

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'll 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:

    ability from logistics managers to enhance business opportunities to circular economy approaches and digital manufacturing;
    rise of sales through ecommerce also requires accurate demand and supply forecast from logistics area.

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.

What you’ll study

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 procurement perspective and become equipped with the 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.

Compulsory specialist classes for the MSc Supply Chain and Procurement Management are:

•     Spreadsheet Modelling and Demand Forecasting
•     Strategic Procurement Management
•     Organisational Buying Bahaviour and Structures

Major projects

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.
Postgraduate facilities

As a Masters student in the Department, 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.

Course content

A typical selection of classes offered on the programme are outlined below. Please note that these classes may be subject to change.

    Compulsory classes

• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Operations
• People, Organisation & Technology
• Performance Measurement & Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Project Management
• Case Studies In Supply Chain Management
• Postgraduate Individual Project

* Scholarships available for international students