MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 12,167 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* for UK students | £12,428 for international students
Introduction
Apply for our July 2024 intake and benefit from our 20% Impact Scholarship. For more information, contact our admissions team on our website.
This 100% online and part-time MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics has been designed to provide you with the knowledge that all logistics professionals need to know to succeed in the field.
In the modern world, supply chain management has become more than just warehousing and transport – it is a carefully balanced process beginning from the procurement of raw materials to receipt of goods by consumers. Accordingly, supply chain management professionals are in great demand by just about every business and industry. However, to reach senior roles in this profession, academic underpinnings are needed to support your experience.
The syllabus of our online MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics has a particular focus on procurement, sustainability, and the use of major developments in digital business management. Our tutors will make use of a simple t-shirt example to contextualise your learning throughout the programme. This is to encourage you to think beyond the product and consider complexities at every stage of its supply. Modules have been fully integrated within the programme to provide you with a comprehensive and logical progression of course content.
Teaching methods
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live seminars.
We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:
- assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end of year assessments
- showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the virtual learning environment (VLE)
- rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
- ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team
Assessment methods
All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to travel to external test centres or to sit exams! Instead, you will submit assignments through the VLE, such as written reports, discussion forum participation or reflective journal entries.
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.
Why Essex Online?
Study online. Graduate on campus.
You will complete your studies and assessments 100% online and your qualification will be awarded by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 50-year heritage of teaching and research excellence and one of the top 25 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022). Upon completing your course, you will graduate with the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.
Quality assured experience
We won the Best Online Classroom Experience Award at the Global Student Satisfaction Awards (GSSA 2021). We stand behind the academic quality of our online courses and that’s why we offer a money back guarantee. If you decide your course isn’t for you within 21 days, we’ll give you a full refund.*
* Terms and Conditions apply. To find out more please contact our Admissions team.
World-class academic and mentoring support
Our online tutors are leading authorities and specialists in their respective fields. They are passionate about what they teach and combine their knowledge of industry practice with high-quality academic delivery, offering you an unparalleled learning experience.
We also have a dedicated team of Student Advisers and Study Skills Advisers that will support you from your first day to graduation. They will be on hand to help and guide you as you progress through your studies. Whatever the question or issue, they will work with you to find a solution.
Career Opportunities
There is high demand for logistics and supply chain management professionals with an estimated six positions available for each qualified candidate. On competition of your MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics, roles you may want to pursue include those within supply chain planning and design, distribution and network design, freight transportation, inventory management and control, procurement, and warehouse management.
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Curriculum
You can study the following modules on the MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics:
- Core Concepts in Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management*
- The Finance of Supply Chain Management
- Global Procurement and Risk Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Analytics and Innovations
- Global Logistics and Transport Management
- Research Methods*
- Research Project*
*Core module must be passed in order to achieve the award.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
- A 20% impact scholarship is available for our July and October 2024 intakes for selected full Masters. To find out more or to be considered for a scholarship, please contact our Admissions team.
- 10% anniversary scholarship available when you enrol by 31 July 2024.
- Designated for postgraduate student loans in England.
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
- Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
- Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship.
To find out whether you're eligible for scholarships, please contact the school.
Program delivery
Teaching methods and style
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live Q&As.
Assessment
All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to go to external test centres; instead you will submit written assignments through the VLE. For the few courses where exams are required, we use a virtual system which allows you to take academically rigorous exams from the comfort of your own home.
We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:
- assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end of year exams
- showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the VLE
- rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
- ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.