International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Sharpen your management skills and develop your knowledge of every step of the supply chain.
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You know that to successfully manage supply chains you need to know a lot, about a lot. You’ll learn the steps that get products from A to B and the factors that cause delays and breakdowns in the supply chain – and how you can use your problem-solving skills to get things moving again.
Getting supplies to customers requires skills in project management, leadership, business analysis, strategic management, risk management and opportunity optimisation, which you’ll develop through the course.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), so you can be confident you’ll graduate with the advance purchasing, logistics and supply chain expertise you need to succeed. You’ll also be eligible to become a member of CIPS upon graduation.
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Study on a course designed in collaboration with industry experts
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Cover all aspects of the supply chain from sourcing raw materials to product delivery
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Accredited by CIPS - you’ll be eligible to become a member of CIPS when you graduate
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Get hands-on to develop practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to the workplace
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Learn about technology integration including ERP and data analytics tools to optimise processes
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Benefit from a global perspective, covering international trade, global logistics, sustainability and cross-border logistics
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Accreditation from CIPS means you’ll graduate with the advance purchasing, logistics and supply chain expertise you need to succeed. You’ll also be eligible to become a member of CIPS upon graduation.
You’ll have been hands-on from day one with our Managing Supply Chains in Practice module as well as with LINKS, our intensive supply chain simulation game, so you can impress employers with your practical experience and know-how.
Teaching and modules
Explore the strategic philosophies and techniques that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain flow, and the impact of different operational decisions. You’ll go on to learn how to manage the transformation of multiple resources into products and services, and how sustainability can be managed and improved in the supply chain.
You’ll discover the historical and contemporary theory behind leadership, develop your own leadership style, and learn about change management. We’ll also look at how strategic analysis and formulation can be used to improve performance, as well as tools and techniques for effective project management, including specialist PC software.
You’ll carry out a substantial individual research project on a relevant topic of your choice under the supervision of an appropriate member of academic staff.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Supply Chain Strategy and Practice
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics
- Management and Strategy (15 credits)
- Leadership and Change (15 credits)
- Postgraduate Major Project
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1.
- Preparation for Professional Experience
- Professional Project *
- Professional Project 2 *
- Professional Work Experience *
- Professional Work Placement *
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Mark BentleySenior Lecturer
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.