Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSc)

To offer knowledge and expertise for management roles in companies involved with logistics and operations management on a national or international basis.

Special Features

Delivered by highly qualified staff working at the forefront of their academic and professional discipline.

The programme benefits from accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the independent professional body for individuals associated with logistics, supply chain, and transport.

Course Description

This course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the disciplines of logistics and operations management. Students study compulsory modules in operations management and logistics and supply chain management, and other modules from a range of options, designed to widen the range of expertise. Students are also required to write a dissertation on an approved topic.

Course Structure

Students must undertake one compulsory module:

Operations Management

And at least one module from:

International Logistics
Logistics Modelling
Strategic Supply Chain Management

Plus one or two modules (to make a total of four modules) from:

Lean Operations
E-Commerce and Information Technology
International Transport and Sustainable Business
Operations Analytics

Followed by a dissertation:
The dissertation is the final element of the MSc where students undertake a practical project of 15000 words in the area of transport, logistics, operations or supply chain management that builds upon the taught element of the course.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will normally be graduates from a recognised university with an upper second class Honours degree in either business, logistics and/or operations management or engineering, or have significant professional experience in a relevant occupation. Non-graduates with approved professional qualifications or work experience may also be considered under certain circumstances.

A score of band 6.5 on IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 in each category is required for non-native English speakers or those who have not had a substantial part of their education taught in the English language.

Notes:Next intake: September/ February each year

Program At a Glance

Start Dates:
September/ February each year
Admission:
September/ February each year
Course dates:
September/ February each year
Length:
1 Year
Scholarship:
Please contact the admission councellor for all tuition fees and scholarship busaries for the current year.
University:
Cardiff University

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