MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics

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 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence and one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). 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.

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.

We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.