Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

University of Worcester

This degree has been specifically designed to provide you with a range of skills that will give you a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. You will be taught by senior academics who have wealth of professional experience and excellent links with industry. In studying a variety of subjects in the course modules, you will gain the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in the area of Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management.The course will assist you in expanding your expertise in areas such as entrepreneurship, project management and human resource management. You will also have the opportunity to work as an operation's management consultant working for a real client. This will include the analysis of ongoing business issues and assisting the client in developing solutions. Consequently, you will enhance your critical thinking skills and your ability to devise solutions that are economically feasible and operationally effective.The course content is both practical and relevant to real business life and this includes the option of an internship to provide you with a flavour of the actual world of business.A diploma in Strategic Management (a Chartered Management Institute qualification) optionally awarded upon successful completion of the programme, which will greatly impact your long term career aspirations. You will also have access to Associate Membership of the CMI.

You will have the opportunity to go on a work placement for 6 or 12 months. You are supported in finding placements and can apply for a vacancy as you would a job. There are dedicated sessions to support you in CV writing, interview skills and job applications as well as access to 1:1 tutorials. Most placements start on completion of the taught modules.