Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

• Overview

  If you choose to study our Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key concepts affecting Logistics and Supply Chain Management today. Whether you intend to specialise in Logistics or Supply Chain Management as a career, or enter general management, you will require a deep and systematic understanding of the technology, staff, infrastructure and operational processes that define this important business sector.

  This course has an Industry Placement option.

  Apply for Non-Placement route

  September 2020

  Apply for Placement route

  September 2020

  Course

  Highlights

  • This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
  • 12 month Industry Placement available

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• Course Details

  You will cover every stage of the supply chain, from raw material supply to resource recovery, as will the many modes of transport, on land, sea and in the air.

  Developments in the last two decades have seen huge investments into the technologies necessary to deliver reduced operating costs, shorter lead times and better value for customers. You will investigate and evaluate the range of current approaches to Logistics and Supply Chain Management and will look at how this could change in the next five years through the use of theoretical and industry sources.

  You will explore strategic issues such as multi-channel retailing, supply chain collaboration and lead time compression in your course sessions. Our teaching staff are highly experienced, many of whom have previously held board level appointments in globally renowned logistics companies.

  You will also examine topics of global significance, such as disaster relief and sustainable distribution, giving you a solid understanding of the industry.

  Our MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management aims to:

  • develop proactive managers who are confident in managing projects and business improvement of functional areas through effective leadership
  • allow you to follow a programme of management study containing a considerable element of specialism related to the supply chain of both local and multinational companies
  • provide both pre-experience career preparation and post-experience career progression opportunities for students from any disciplinary background at first degree level, but with the aspiration to enter or progress more rapidly in careers in logistics management or business
  • build on your existing capabilities and transferable skills in order to develop Masters level knowledge and skills in the business and logistics management field, enhancing your employability and future career prospects in the field of logistics
  • enable you to develop a strong, conceptual and theoretical understanding of logistics management issues, problems and opportunities
  • equip you with the skills, analytical techniques and tools to make a significant, sustained contribution to the achievement of employer goals
  • enable you to link theory into practice by a variety of methods including case studies, business simulations, the completion of an applied research project and, in some cases, by means of a work-based learning component
  • develop skills in effective scholarly research and reflection

  A modular approach to teaching is employed at the Faculty of Business and Law. Our MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course shares a number of key features with our other postgraduate study programmes in Management.

  As a student on this course, you will follow a core programme of study designed to broaden and reinforce your management knowledge in the following areas:

  • managing operations
  • project management
  • risk and resilience
  • the internet of things

  You will additionally cover a range of topics specific to your chosen subject area, such as:

  • international logistics
  • applied logistics, procurement and supply
  • strategic issues in logistics
  • sustainability and environment

  You will also have a further opportunity to explore these subjects, or subjects of your own choosing, in your final Logistics Research Project.

  The logistics teaching team has extensive links with local and international industry, which may lead to opportunities for you to undertake your research within logistics businesses.

  Schedule

  This course can be studied full-time over one year. You can expect taught study to be a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. Usually 9-12 hours per week of activities are timetabled; we recommend that you spend at least the same amount of hours per week in self-directed study time.

  Assessments

  Your progress will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written assessment including reports, portfolio, peer assessment and case studies.

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  Partnerships and Accreditation

  This course is externally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Successful completion of the course will allow you admission as a member (MILT) or Chartered Member (CMILT) depending on your professional experience at the time of application.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    In many of the largest economies in the world, up to one person in eight is employed in logistics and supply chain management.

    A career in logistics and supply chain management can be the key to a lifetime of discovering the diversity of the modern world of business.

    Successful completion of this course will prepare you for an exciting career with the potential to achieve success as a senior manager with a multi-national organisation.

    
• Requirements

  To be eligible for this course the typical entry requirement would be a 2.2 or higher degree classification from a UK university or equivalent.

  For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band (or equivalent)
    for study at postgraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

   

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• Course Content
  • Level 7 - Non-Placement
  • Level 7 - Placement

  Non-Placement Route

  • Managing Operations (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM023

    Core Module Y
  • International Logistics and Supply Chain (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM034

    Core Module Y
  • Risk and Resilience in Supply Chain (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM072

    Core Module Y
  • Digital Twins and the Internet of Things (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM078

    Core Module Y
  • Strategic Issues in Logistics (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM040

    Core Module Y
  • Applied Logistics, Procurement and Supply (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM064

    Core Module Y
  • Business Research Project (60 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM077

    Core Module Y

  Placement Route

  • Managing Operations (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM023

    Core Module Y
  • International Logistics and Supply Chain (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM034

    Core Module Y
  • Risk and Resilience in Supply Chain (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM072

    Core Module Y
  • Digital Twins and the Internet of Things (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM078

    Core Module Y
  • Strategic Issues with Logistics (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM040

    Core Module Y
  • Applied Logistics, Procurement and Supply (20 Credits)
    Module code: BSOM064

    Core Module Y
  • Career Futures (0 Credits)
    Module code: HRMM072

    Core Module Y
  • Work-based Project (60 Credits)
    Module code: HRMM074

    Core Module Y

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  Throughout the course you are taught by experienced academic staff with specialist knowledge of their own subject areas. Taught modules are delivered using a combination of lecture and workshop sessions, with an emphasis on participation and discussion. Case studies and exercises are used extensively to bring concepts and theories to life.

• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Graduate Discount Scheme

    Our graduate discount scheme is open to graduates of the University of Northampton who enrol on a full master’s programme with us.

    Qualifying students will receive 20% discount on the full tuition fee for their Master’s course.

    *Find out if you are eligible for 20% fee discount by visiting our webpage.

    
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    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,425

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2020/21 you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2020. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,300

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2019/20 you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  20/21Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £13,750

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2020 Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,750

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Scholarships

  Dr Mike Daniel Research Degree Scholarship

  The Dr Mike Daniel Research Degree Scholarship awards £500 to a postgraduate research degree student at the University of Northampton. Dr Mike Daniel was Pro…

  EU and International Scholarships

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