MSc Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
University of Sussex Business School
About this program
MSc Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
As a manager today, you need the the skills to react to our changing world, and the vision to interpret changes for your organisation.
On this MSc, you’ll learn to innovate and succeed in global supply chain and logistics. You’ll:
- gain a forward-looking perspective on the world of supply chain and logistics management
- develop a high level of strategic awareness of the whole supply chain
- exploresupply chain management strategy.
You’ll learn to apply systems modelling techniques to real supply chain operations, and understand how to develop significant systems and process improvements. Our innovative teaching methods include:
- use of simulations
- real-time projects
- fieldtrips
- talks and guest lectures from high-calibre professionals
- exposure to industry challenges.
On graduation, you’ll have the confidence to become a senior and strategic manager, ready to inform, develop and apply operational improvement strategies within the supply chain/logistics sector.
Admission requirements
UK requirements
Degree requirements
You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%).
Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification can be in any subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website
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Core modules
Autumn teaching
- Essentials of Procurement
- Logistics Management
- Managing Operations and Quality
- Personal and Professional Development and Employability
- Supply Chain Management
Spring teaching
- Management of Negotiation
- Research Methods for Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Information Systems
- Supply Chain Modelling
Summer teaching
- Research Project (GSCLM)
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Home students: £12,750 per year for full-time students
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £12,750 per year for full-time students
- International students: £22,500 per year for full-time students
Qualification
Accreditation
- 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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Career paths
We help youimprove your career prospects through employer networking, workshops, company visits and guest lectures by industry specialists. Plus, internship opportunities are available at organisations such as Nestle, Samsung, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, GSK, the Body Shop and Safran.
This course provides you with the skills to enter a range of careers within the broad fields of supply chain and logistics management – including roles such as:
- supply chain analyst
- supply chain planner
- buying specialist
- procurement manager
- supply chain operative
- warehouse manager
- contracts and negotiations specialist.
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