Supply Chain Management and Logistics MSc

Course overview

Developed in collaboration with industry, this MSc in Supply Chain Management and Logistics addresses the growing demand for highly trained individuals by seeking to develop professionals with up-to-date knowledge, skills and capabilities in the key areas of strategic supply chain management, logistics, distribution, sourcing, procurement, finance, contracts, project management, forecasting and environmental management.

• This course aims to introduce the most current practices and concepts of supply chain management and logistics (SCML), combining them with a solid grounding in core management subjects. You should develop the skills and expertise to think critically, analyse problems and make informed recommendations.
• We aim to teach you how to implement and oversee SCML strategies across a broad range of functions, involving multiple organisations and locations.
• You will be required to look at the wider aspects of business, to be able to integrate supply chain and logistics strategy and operations within the overall business strategy. This includes understanding the associated ethical and legal aspects, together with different models of change management and their relevancy and efficacy within organisations.
• To create and sustain competitive advantage, organisations need highly trained individuals capable of developing diverse, bespoke and innovative supply chain and logistical solutions.
• You will have the option to apply for a 'work placement' opportunity² designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.

Why you should study this course

• High-quality learning environment⁴, including a modern £50m Engineering and Computing Building, university library and advanced e-learning digital infrastructure.
• A large team of expert and industry-experienced teaching staff (staff are subject to change).
• The course is developed with industry, designed to equip you with the skills that employers may demand, for example career planning, interviews, communication, team working, leadership, critical thinking, time management, resilience, cultural awareness and digital literacy skills.
• Strong connection with SCML professionals and industrial collaborators.
• Interactive and hands-on seminars with lectures based on activity-led learning/flipped classroom teaching.
• Leadership skills developed through practical/first-hand opportunities to deliver solutions to real-life problems.
• Solve real-life management problems both individually and as part of a group.
• Diverse international student community.
• Teaching is located within the heart of Coventry, a historically and contemporarily relevant city with good transport infrastructure to Birmingham and London.

Careers and opportunities

On successful completion, you will have knowledge of:

• The theory and practice of supply chain management and logistics and their potential contribution to business performance.
• The key economic and financial concepts appropriate to supply chain management and logistics.
• A range of advanced business, analytical, supply chain management and logistical techniques to achieve competitive advantage.

You will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the current body of knowledge in supply chain management and logistics and apply it to the analysis of supply chain problems across a wide variety of scenarios in a global industry.
• Evaluate and apply the most appropriate supply chain management tools, techniques, and theories to formulate practical solutions.
• Critically explore the different ways that supply chain management and logistics can significantly contribute to wealth creation, competitive advantage, and the advancement of society.
• Critically assess the feasibility of a supply chain project integrating the technical, financial, contractual, and human resource elements.
• Apply and manage supply chain and logistics practice by combining skills, theory and experience, and the use of other relevant knowledge to new developments, taking account of commercial, technical and resource constraints.
• Assess and evaluate the environmental impact and community contribution of Supply Chain management and Logistics decision making.
• Apply transferrable skills and knowledge for personal global professional development, teamwork, and intercultural engagement.
• Apply study, research, and communication skills to support the analytical, critical, ethical and reflective requirements of written, oral and team-based assignments.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of consultancy and the theories and practices found in leadership.

The course should prepare you for roles in areas such as supply chain management, logistics management, distribution, procurement, purchasing management, retail management, air transport management, manufacturing management, inventory management, warehousing management, passenger transport management, consultancy and many others.

Every organisation has a supply chain, so this is an area where there could be multiple opportunities for employment; someone equipped with comprehensive and integrated knowledge of supply chain and logistics is a strong candidate in the job market.

Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The university's Talent Team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.