Master of Science [M.Sc] [Logistics and Supply Chain Management] From Birmingham City University

What's covered in the course?

With companies facing ever-increasing competition, coupled with the need to reduce waste and improve the overall service offered to customers from initial design to final delivery, the need for highly skilled logistics practitioners and managers has never been more pronounced.

Supply chain management addresses the main operations aspects of both product-based and service industries. It is concerned with the initial design process, sourcing materials for the long-term satisfaction of the customer. Customer satisfaction is achieved by ensuring the supply of the right goods, in the right quantity, of the right quality, at the right price, to the right place, at the right time.

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme is offered at Birmingham City University.

Why Choose Us?

• Our accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) ensures our course remains fresh, relevant and replete with key industry insight.
• You'll receive the support of expert staff, who have a wide range of academic, research and industrial experience in sectors such as manufacturing and electronics.
• The course is flexible in delivery, allowing you to decide the best method of study, and ensuring you can fit your course around work and personal commitments.

• YouÕll be able to relate real-life, problem-based learning to industry and commerce, while also getting to grips with new technologies and techniques.

Enhancing your employability skills

Graduates with the knowledge and practical skills that are taught on this course are in high demand.

This is because the logistics sector has identified a growing need for managers who can competently identify and provide solutions to a wide range of logistical and supply chain problems.

It means when you graduate from this course, you will stand out as a candidate who can operate at a senior level in this field. Typical roles that are suited for graduates of the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management include supply chain managers, distribution managers, logistics managers, logistics analysts, and procurement managers.