MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Birmingham City University

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a competent and innovative practitioner. Over the last few years the world around us has changed dramatically and effective logistics and supply chain management has become the backbone of global resilience; ensuring the flow of goods, services, and critical resources in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Engineering, Business and Management  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months (with Professional Placement) full-time; 24 months part-time; 28 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As companies face increasing competition, the need to reduce waste, improve the overall service offered to customers from initial design to final delivery, and mitigate risks stemming from uncertainties, the demand for highly skilled logistics and supply chain practitioners has never been more evident. This supply chain management course 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. Modules include Research Methods, Engineering Resource Planning, Project Procurement and Contracts, Operations Engineering and Logistics, Enterprise Systems, Strategic Planning for the Supply Chain, Individual Master’s Project, Professional Placement.

Career pathways

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.

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