Birmingham City University - LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - MSC

Birmingham City University

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - MSC

Become a competent, innovative practitioner with our MSc Logistics Supply Chain Management (CILT) course. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, our course addresses the key concerns of the subject, ensuring you graduate with the skills the industry demands.The Professional Placement version of the course is optional and is offered as an alternative to the standard version of the course. This will allow you to complete a credit bearing, 20 week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Master’s Degree.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

With companies facing ever-increasing competition, coupled with the need to reduce waste and improve the overall service offered to customers from initial design to final delivery, the need for highly skilled logistics practitioners and managers has never been more pronounced.

This supply chain management course addresses the main operations aspects of both product- based and service industries. It is concerned with the initial design process, sourcing materials for the long-term satisfaction of the customer. Customer satisfaction is achieved by ensuring the supply of the right goods, in the right quantity, of the right quality, at the right price, to the right place, at the right time.


Entry Requirements

  • We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree.
  • However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.
  • IELTS 6.0 with no banding below 5.5

Career Prospects

Graduates with the knowledge and practical skills that are taught on this course are in high demand.

This is because the logistics sector has identified a growing need for managers who can competently identify and provide solutions to a wide range of logistical and supply chain problems.

It means when you graduate from this course, you will stand out as a candidate who can operate at a senior level in this field. Typical roles that are suited for graduates of the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management include supply chain managers, distribution managers, logistics managers, logistics analysts, and procurement managers.

Career opportunities completing LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - MSC

  • Project Manager.
  • Supply Chain Manager.
  • Material Manager.
  • Demand Planner.
  • Master Production Scheduler.
  • Sourcing Manager.
  • Analyst.
  • Consultant.

Course Details

With companies facing ever-increasing competition, coupled with the need to reduce waste and improve the overall service offered to customers from initial design to final delivery, the need for highly skilled logistics practitioners and managers has never been more pronounced.

This supply chain management course addresses the main operations aspects of both product- based and service industries. It is concerned with the initial design process, sourcing materials for the long-term satisfaction of the customer. Customer satisfaction is achieved by ensuring the supply of the right goods, in the right quantity, of the right quality, at the right price, to the right place, at the right time.

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):


Modules

Research Methods 20 credits
Resource Management 20 credits
Procurement and Contract Law 20 credits
International Operations and Logistics Systems 20 credits
Enterprise Systems 20 credits
Strategic Planning for the Supply Chain 20 credits
Individual Master’s Project 60 credits

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