Study Details: MSc, PgDip, PgCert, full-time, part-time, distance learning
Logistics is the term widely used in business for the range of activities associated with the movement, storage and handling of materials. The management of logistics has been revolutionised over the past 30 years and has come to be regarded as a key determinant of business competitiveness. Companies have substantially improved their performance not only by overhauling their internal logistics, but also by managing more effectively their external links with suppliers. This has become known as supply chain management. These developments have created a healthy demand for well-qualified logistics and supply chain managers in most sectors of the economy.
Our MSc Logistics programme examines current practices, trends and issues in logistics and supply chain management and we have a full programme of courses, site visits and guest speakers that provides a rich and fulfilling experience for you over the academic year.
The MSc Logistics is accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK), the main professional body for managers working the fields of logistics and transport, and theChartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) which is an international organisation serving the purchasing and supply profession and dedicated to promoting best practice.
A good Honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.
Work or project experience in a logistics-related field will be of further advantage.
Scotland / Non-UK EU: Full-time – £7830, part-time – £4240, distance learning – £1060 (per course), England/Northern Ireland/Wales: Full-time – £9000, part-time – £4500, Overseas: Full-time – £15660, part-time – £8370, distance learning – £2095 (per course)
Students graduating in previous years have taken up logistics management posts with an impressive list of companies including DHL, Diageo, BP Chemicals, IKEA, Coca-Cola, Proctor and Gamble, Unilever, Maersk, Tesco and Rolls Royce.
Semester 1 (Sep – Dec)
Semester 2 (Jan – April)
Choose 3 from:
A dissertation is then completed between May and August.
Semester 1 (mandatory)
This course sets out the evolution of supply chain thinking and identifies the challenges faced by organisations. The nature and means of formulating business strategy is first identified before looking at the scope of supply chain strategic planning and the different perspectives of producers, retailers and logistics service providers.
Semester 1 (mandatory)
Warehousing and freight transportation are both fundamental elements of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This course explores the role of the warehouse in global supply chains, warehousing activities as well as modern storage and handling equipment options. Students also study freight and multi-modal transportation including air, sea, road and rail freight. Freight routing is supported by technology; these advances are reviewed.
Semester 1 (mandatory)
Purchasing processes and activities; theory and the make or buy decision; category management and supplier sourcing; supplier performance and relationship management; supplier development and the role that purchasing plays in New Product Development (NPD); procuring complex performance; partnership; ethics and social responsibility.
Semester 1 (mandatory)
Improving the match between supply and demand is a key competitive issue. This course will explain different planning strategies, policies and techniques that companies use to improve inventory performance and customer service including demand forecasting methods and inventory planning policies.
Semester 2 (mandatory)
When designing supply networks, decision makers must consider many different factors, costs and often conflicting objectives. This course outlines the main principles and methods of physical network design and warehouse design and reviews factors influencing design decisions, as well as techniques used to optimise network configuration and logistical choices.
A dissertation on a related topic is then completed over the summer months.
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