Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
MSc Supply Chain Management
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 16,860 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and non visa requiring applicants
** for UK| International: GBP 34,930
Key Summary
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
Be part of the next generation of supply chain specialists and leaders with our forward-thinking MSc Supply Chain Management.
The MSc Supply Chain Management at Birmingham has been designed with industry experts to help you prepare for a successful career and play a key role in the future of supply chain management.
You will work with leading academics to discover and apply a deep understanding of supply chain strategy, supply chain digitisation, data analytics, network design, negotiation, communication, supply chain collaboration and relationship management, and supply chain forecasting. You will benefit from our strong links with industry through networking opportunities, company visits and lectures from distinguished guest speakers.
Accredited by four leading professional bodies:
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CIPS), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) and the International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI)
Course highlights
Today’s supply chains are increasingly being relied upon to respond to our every need. They must be resilient in the face of unexpected change and transformative in response to new paradigm shifts and technologies, whilst also being managed responsibly and sustainably.
Achieving this requires supply chain specialists and leaders who have a particular blend of knowledge and skills that make them future-ready.
Our MSc Supply Chain Management has been designed with industry experts to help you succeed in your career and play a key and transformational role in the future of supply chain management.
- Be part of a small cohort on this focused, specialist programme, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with experts, staff, and fellow students.
- You will have the opportunity to work with industry partners using real data to address a problem or opportunity facing a real company or to undertake a standard academic dissertation.n
- Providing the opportunity for a global education experience with an international trip and short course at the University of Birmingham’s Dubai Campus
- Take part in our new Supply Chain Management Professionals Programme, which is exclusive to students on this course.
Triple-crown accreditation
Birmingham Business School is one of a small number of schools worldwide to hold triple-crown accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
Course delivery
Our Supply Chain Management master's's degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching:
- Taught modules – these include lectures, seminars, interactive class discussions and business simulation.
- Assessments - these will include individual and group reports, group presentations and essays.
- Dissertation Project - you will have the opportunity to work with industry partners using real data to address a problem or opportunity facing a real company or to undertake a standard academic dissertation.
Course Module
The course consists of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20-credit modules a 40-credit Company Project or dissertation. Students will study six core modules and choose one optional module.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
- LM Building Sustainable, Ethical and Resilient Supply Chains
- LM Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Analytics
- LM Operations and Supply Chain Management
- LM Procurement, Contracting and Supplier Management
- LM Research and Analysis in Supply Chain Management
- LM Supply Chain Design and Performance Management
Core Modules
- LM Global Supply Chains and International Risk Management
- LM Supply Chain Technology and Innovation
- #1: Most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
- #80: QS World University Rankings 2025 (QS Top Universities)
- #93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business and driving positive change.
For 2025, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership by challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
What funding is available?
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Indian Students
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Chinese Students excelling in Economics and Finance
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence
- Deans Responsible Business Award
- Deans Outstanding Talent Award
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships – for international students
- Birmingham Masters Scholarship – for UK and Ireland Students
- Birmingham Alumni Scholarship
- Postgraduate Access Scholarships
- The Grants Register
- The British Council
This course is ideal for graduates from a range of backgrounds who seek a career in this field, as well as those with work experience in supply chains who seek further career development and professional accreditation, such as:
- Recent undergraduates looking to specialise in supply chain or logistics
- Supply chain or logistics professionals seeking to further develop their skills and obtain a qualification which reflects their experience
- Other business professionals with relevant experience wishing to use the qualification to transition into a supply chain or logistics role
Supply Chain Management skills are in great demand and as a result, this is an attractive profession with higher-than-average typical salaries.
Graduates will leave Birmingham perfectly placed to take up key supply chain executive and management roles across a range of businesses, including manufacturing, retail and service. We also provide ongoing career support for international students who wish to work in the UK after graduation.
BBS Careers
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help them succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.