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PYNDA
PYNDA is a thriving group of alumni who have studied marine and maritime degrees at University of Plymouth. PYNDA boasts a membership of around 400 alumni who are in regular contact with the University, and each other, through networking opportunities, communications and international social events.
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Key features
- Stand out to employers with a postgraduate qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). The programme is also recognised by the Institute of Export (IoE) and and The Nautical Institute.
- Benefit from the option of choosing a joint programme with Fontys University of Applied Sciences, School of Business Engineering and Logistics, at Venlo, the Netherlands.
- Expand your employment opportunities with a dual award title of international logistics and supply chain management, displaying expertise in a range of fields. Gain the specialist skills you need to enter senior management positions in the maritime industry and related fields.
- Designed to appeal to those already in the workplace, our programme allows you to take the opportunity to enhance your professional competence by building on your existing experiences through a structured programme of study. Our programme offers a learner-centred approach that is responsive to your needs. If you wish, you can choose to complete your studies in three consecutive years.
- Broaden your horizons by joining a programme with a truly international focus. In any given year our students might hail from over 20 different countries, enhancing one another’s academic experiences and providing excellent opportunities for international networking.
- Harness the latest technologies to enhance your learning experience – our expertise in simulation-based technology will allow you to enter the work place up to speed with the most contemporary techniques.
- Position yourself at the leading-edge of the industry thanks to our research-informed programme of study – our staff undertake substantial research in the areas of international shipping, international logistics and supply chain management.
- Develop a wide-reaching network of industry contacts thanks to our programme of visiting expert industry speakers providing specialist knowledge and insights as well as opportunities to seek internship, consultancy, or research experience.
Course details
Year 1
- This programme offers you an opportunity to pursue dual award titles in that you have the option to study both areas in depth. Our programme is designed to appeal to students and professionals seeking to gain the specialist skills required to enter into mid and senior management positions in international logistics and supply chain management. Students and professionals have the opportunity to pursue a postgraduate programme in international logistics and supply chain management in sufficient depth to merit masters degree, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate awards.The programme also offers an opportunity to enhance the professional competence of individuals who are already experienced and who wish to build on that experience through a structured programme of study.Our programme is delivered by research-intensive staff with extensive industry experience and continuous engagement with the industry.The design of our postgraduate programmes focuses on four taught modules and a capstone project. We believe that simplicity in programme design provides you with a better learning experience. The dynamic and challenging nature of contemporary business does not isolate concepts into small packages – and neither do our programmes. This approach links concepts together as they are in the real world, and enables you to focus in on what really matters.
Core modules
Finance and Economics for International Supply Chains (MAR7001)
This module develops an understanding of supply chain economics and financial risk management with a focus on the maritime sector.
International Trade and Data Management (MAR7002)
This module provides key information to international procurement logistical planning and forecasting.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management (MAR7003)
Sustainable development and social responsibility are fundamental drivers of supply chain practises around the world. This module provides students with an in-depth examination of such issues across the supply chain, taking into account differing perspectives and underlying drivers. The module provides students with a toolkit to effectively manage sustainable supply chains.
International Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MAR7006)
This module provides insight into the critical success components of international logistics and supply chain management.
Capstone Project (PBS7000)
In this capstone project, you will synthesise and apply learning from the taught element of the programme to a project of your choosing. There is scope for you to undertake a broad range of project types, including consultancy, business analysis, business development or academic study.
Postgraduate Academic and Professional Development (PBS700PD)
Developed to enhance students’ academic and employability skills, the Postgraduate Personal and Professional Development module focuses on the core skills required for effective postgraduate study. Linked to the sustainability agenda, the module provides a programme designed to enable the identification of areas for development, the knowledge and skills required to achieve those areas, the ability to evidence success, and the skills to become a responsible, resilient, and reflective practitioner.
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
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