Study Details: 1 Year Full-time (Sept start) 16 Months Full-time (Jan start)
Every organisation, from small Social Enterprises to Global Multinationals with thousands of employees must manage its supply chain and business operations. Glasgow Caledonian University's Glasgow School for Business and Society has developed this master's to meet this demand. The course is informed by research, sector professionals and professional bodies. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
This course focuses on producing employable, responsible graduates, who are able to contribute effectively from the start of their employment. A unique aspect of the course is that students can achieve Lean Yellow Belt and Carbon literacy certification as part of the course.
You will join with students from different cultures and backgrounds to develop international awareness of managing business operations and supply chains. As part of the course, you'll work on a live case study and present your solutions to the ‘client’. Simulations and case studies will be used to help gain experience and key employability skills. Contributions from leading commentators, scholars and researchers of operations and supply chain management will help provide an understanding of theories and practice from around the globe.
Business and management studies research
Two-thirds of GCU research impact for business and management studies courses was rated as outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
Entry requirements listed are for 2025 entry and indicative of requirements for 2026 entry. These are subject to change.
The application deadline for students coming from outside the UK to apply for September 2025 has now passed. Please consider applying for our courses starting in January 26 or beyond. More information about application deadlines.
International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.
Minimum academic requirement
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area.
English language requirement
Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
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Due to the breadth of the course, past students have found employment across a wide range of sectors including Sourcing Group Specialist at RBS, Gist Logistics, Custom Solar, Doosan Babcock, Create Consulting Engineers, SAB Millar, PepsiCo, Zinc Group, BAE, Diageo, Enterprise Rent-a-car, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NHS Procurement Scotland, Amazon and Leonardos amongst others.
Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
Postgraduate Research Methods
Financial Management for Global Decision Makers
Global Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Operations Management
International Logistics and Transport
Procurement and Quality Management
Project Management
Leadership for Quality Improvement and Lean Six Sigma
Research Project
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