MSc Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management
Bradford, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
27 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management at The University of Bradford covers logistics, procurement, supply chain and data analytics. You'll study business analytics, Industry 4.0 and automation. The course uses SAS, Career Booster and is accredited by Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
Career Outcomes: The programme builds technical and management skills for roles in logistics, supply chain, procurement, transport and operations. You'll gain CPD certificates, SAS and project management experience plus career support for placements and vacancies. Career opportunities include retail, manufacturing and transport sectors.
Our new Master’s program in Logistics, Data Analytics, and Supply Chain Management is designed for those considering broadening their knowledge beyond their existing discipline and securing a career in the logistics, supply chain, and transport fields.
The program is designed with inputs from logistics and supply chain professionals and focuses on the integration of data analytics techniques relating to this business field.
You will develop your understanding of topics such as:
- Emerging Issues in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Business Data Analytics
- Supply Chain Analytics and Technology Management issues surrounding topics such as Industry 4.0 and Automation
- Procurement Strategies and Business Sustainability
You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to emerging areas of interest, or your career aspirations; we offer a wide range of optional elective modules as part of our extensive postgraduate management portfolio.
You will further develop your intellectual and employability skills (critical thinking, communication, teamwork, problem-solving) by accessing the Faculty’s Career Booster professional development program.
We use SAS, one of the world’s leading industry-standard program data analytics software as part of this degree to train students.
SAS is one of our strategic partners and acknowledges this program. They are advocates for our students gaining experience with the software, which is used widely in the business world.
Professional accreditation
The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). As part of the accreditation, CIPS currently offers complimentary student membership to those undertaking the program.
The program is also accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and offers full exemption from the education requirements for chartered membership (subject to a pass mark of 50% or above).
What you will study
All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.
First-year
Core
- Emerging Issues in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Business Data Analytics
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Analytics and Technology Management
- Procurement Fundamentals and Quality Systems
- Freight Transport
- Dissertation
Options
- Blockchain in Business Digitalisation
- Developing Skills for Business Leadership
- Humanitarian Logistics
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Technopreneurship and Innovation
- Simulation Modelling
- International Master’s Summer School
- International Master's Summer School (non-credit-bearing)
Learning and assessment
The program is summatively assessed by a mixture of written examinations, assessed coursework, case studies, group projects, and multimedia presentations.
Assessment is integrated with learning and teaching to support and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes for individual modules and the program as a whole. Emphasis is placed on the feedback function of formative assessment as part of the learning, teaching, and assessment strategy as a whole.
We award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU, and international students every year based on academic excellence, personal circumstances, or economic hardship.
Career prospects
One of the University of Bradford's goals is to equip all our students with the attributes and capabilities to be confident and capable in their life beyond university.
Career Booster
While studying at the Faculty of Management, Law, and Social Sciences, you will have the opportunity to participate in our distinctive career booster program throughout your course. The program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organizations. The Career Booster Programme offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:
- The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - the benchmark for digital literacy
- Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll - training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
- Project Manager Professional certificates - giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
- Big Data analysis and reporting skills - using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.
In addition, the program will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication, and many other skills employers seek.
Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your professional development.
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programs. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programs, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Full-time
- 14 months January start
- 12 months September start
Part-time
- 27 months January start
- 24 months September start
