MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management (online)

Course background

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management has been running successfully on campus for four years by the School of Engineering and Technology. With their progressive approach and career-relevant programmes, the School of Engineering and Technology has an international reputation for attracting students and developing talented graduates who are highly sought after by employers.

Building on these successes this on campus Master's course has now be developed for 100% online delivery. Ideal if you do not wish to put your career on hold for study or unable to get to our campus in Hatfield, UK.

About the course

This MSc Operations & Supply Chain Management (online) develops skills and knowledge and specifically focuses on the areas of business related to procurement & supply chain management in an operational management context.

Case studies are utilised throughout the online modules to highlight situations, solutions and problems solving methods and this will include analysis and synthesis. The contribution to profitability through understanding of purchasing, procurement, and logistics will also be understood. There will be critical review of the strategic value related to procurement, and supply chain management.

Key intellectual skills developed will include:

• Design of process models and evaluation of internal and external influences.
• Abilities to conduct research and analysis to manage long, medium and short term issues including problem solving strategies and their use and outcomes.

Entry requirements

• A minimum 2:2 honours degree in and Engineering or Technology (with a relevant analytical content) based discipline, or
• Any other contiguous discipline the subject content of which does not overlap with that of the programme to any substantial extent; or
• A qualification from any other recognised International academic institution which is of comparable academic standard to those identified above; or
• Exceptionally, a number of applicants with other relevant professional qualifications who have the necessary academic achievements and experience will be considered under APCL

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:

• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language grade A-C.

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Modules

Core modules

• Financial Control (15 credits)
• Manufacturing Information Systems (15 credits)
• Operations Management (15 credits)
• Human Resources Management (15 credits)
• Operations Research (15 credits)
• Legal Aspects of Supply Chain (15 credits)
• Manufacturing Strategy (15 credits)
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management (15 credits)
• MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

Assessment

Coursework - there will be a fixed date for assignment submission.

Online tests - a fixed a 24-hour time slot is normally assigned for each online test to be taken.

Careers

Underpinning the knowledge, understanding, intellectual and practical skills these studies will allow you to increase your key transferable skills.

Start dates

January

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