MSc Supply Chain Improvement

Why choose this course?

To further develop your career and knowledge if you are a manager working within the supply chain.
To develop a high level strategic awareness of the whole supply chain and gain knowledge to inform and develop supply chain management strategy.
Learn and apply relevant systems modelling techniques to supply chain operations.
To acquire an in-depth understanding of current supply chain scenarios and the development of significant systems/process improvement (e.g. warehouse movements, movement of goods) as they relate to the supply chain.
Have the opportunity to focus on specific areas of the supply chain, for example, purchasing and supply, warehousing, transport and logistics.
Studying at postgraduate level you will learn the theory and experience sufficient variety in practical problem solving to enable you to innovate and make improvements within the supply chain/logistics area.
Learn about relevant modern technology and how it can be integrated into your organisation (e.g. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Enterprise Management systems).

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Course code: MN1AL

Start date: You can start this course in January or February. A full time version of this course will be starting in September 2013 - this page will be updated to reflect this shortly.

Course length: part time: up to three years. You will study in periodic three-day blocks, typically Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

Faculty: Business, Computing and Law

School: Derby Business School

The MSc Supply Chain Improvement course is a new programme giving students the opportunity to gain new knowledge to help them to develop and improve supply chain operations and logistics functions within organisations.

This is an applied programme for managers working, or aspiring to work, in a supply chain role and will provide an in-depth understanding of strategy and the design of modern supply chain and logistics operations.

What you will cover

Certificate Level

You will study these core modules:

And you will study one of these option modules:

Diploma Level

You will study these core modules:

And you will study one of these option modules:

Masters Level

You will study this core module:

Business Impact Study

Entry requirements

Students will normally hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline at the 2:2 level or above, or an international or professional programme equivalent (eg CIPS or CILT level 6) qualification.

Applicants with a lower classification qualification may still be considered for entry to the programme where they can demonstrate a relevant level of work experience and or knowledge to work at the required level. All applicants must have a minimum of three years' of work experience in a management or supervisory position, supported by employer's references.

How to apply

UK/EU students

Students should apply directly to the University.

Fees and finance

Please contact us for details of fees.

How you will learn

The focus is on developing your analytical skills and evaluating your organisation’s practices. You will also apply learnt methods and techniques to your organisation.

Students will also be given specific tasks to carry out within their organisations, inbetween the taught sessions. The programme teaching draws from significant sector and subject experience and will be supported by current practitioners in significant roles.

Assessment methods include work-based tasks, research projects, work-based reports, case study analysis and reflective management reports.

Contact details

If you are a UK or EU student, contact us

T: +44 (0)1332 591167
F: +44 (0)1332 597724
E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

Submit an UK or EU enquiry here

Where will I study?

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

Programme Specification

MSc Supply Chain Improvement Programme Specification