MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Southend, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
In order to gain the competitive edge for management roles in the logistics and transport sectors international logistics and supply chain managers need to use data and analytics to improve business performance.
MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management trains you in analytical approached and applying management techniques to solve business problems arising from supply chains, including areas such as transportation, warehousing and inventory and supplier relations. It has been designed with industry input in response to sector skills gaps and is located at our Southend campus, close to London’s major port, providing potential opportunities for site visits and placements.
You explore topics including:
- global supply chain management, planning and control
- international operations management
- business analytics, applied statistics and forecasting
- environmentally-friendly logistics
- logistics planning and control
- business strategy and strategic management
- innovation management
In the summer, you undertake an applied research project about a real-world organisation or issue.
This course draws upon Essex Business School’s strengths in big data and analytics to help you be a more effective logistics manager.
We develop your practical skills in data analysis so you can better understand markets, consumers and competitors to improve business performance. Computer generated simulations expose you to a range of business scenarios, helping you to understand how managers and entrepreneurs use analytics to solve logistics problems.
Another unique feature of this course is a focus on green logistics, addressing employer needs for greater training in this area.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- MA Dissertation
- Global Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Business Analytics for Managers and Entrepreneurs
- Logistics and Supply Chain Planning and Control
- Management Science: Optimisation Methods
- Research Methods
- Applied Statistics and Forecasting
Program Outcome
CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) is the membership organisation for professionals involved in the management of transportation and logistics systems and supply chains. Our MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a CILT (UK) accredited degree.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
A Master’s degree in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management will develop the industry-specific skills and management expertise you need to gain the competitive edge for management roles in the logistics and transport sectors. Typical roles include:
- Project Manager
- Logistics Planner
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Logistics Controller
- Quality Manager
- Logistics Network Developer
- Procurement Manager
Your knowledge of business analytics to improve business performance may also make you a suitable candidate for general management positions in both large and small organisations in the private and public sectors. Many of our graduates also go on to pursue a career in academia.
Read our graduate profiles to find out the types of organisations our Masters students go on to work for.
Our Student Support team work closely with the University’s Employability and Careers service to help you with careers information and advice and CV support. They will help you find work experience, internships, placements and voluntary opportunities and provide access to employer talks on campus. We also work closely with the Essex Startups team to support our budding entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground.
Program delivery
- you learn via a combination of lectures, seminars and lab-based sessions
- you study a selection of compulsory modules and can choose two elective modules to tailor the course to your career aspirations
- you have the option to attend regular research seminars outside of your course to gain access to cutting-edge thinking from leading academics