Course summary
Designed by one of the UK’s leading Operations and Supply Chain Management research groups, this programme is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS, subject to renewal). and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT). The programme is aimed at graduates in management, engineering and science, practising operations professionals and non-sector professionals who wish to increase their understanding of operations and supply chain management. The programme provides a theoretical and practical exposition of the factors that are necessary for effective operations and supply management in today’s global and highly competitive markets. In addition, it demonstrates how successful operations performance can shape and influence the sales and profit ambition of a business. You will develop a profound understanding of the processes and techniques for developing operations strategy and managing operations and supply chain activities. You’ll gain:
- The chance to learn via innovative teaching techniques including interactive games, cases and simulations
- See real-world scenarios with industry visits
- Support if you choose to work towards gaining full or chartered membership of our accrediting bodies. Graduates of the programme will be exempt from the academic requirements of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS, subject to renewal) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT)
- Opportunities to undertake additional qualifications in SAP Architect and Six Sigma Green Belt
- The opportunity to apply your knowledge by undertaking a work base project which is undertaken in conjunction with industry. Recent projects have been undertaken in collaboration with organisations including Bibby Distribution, Corus, Ford Motor Company, Hewlett Packard and Jaguar Land Rover.
Modules
The programme is delivered over 12-months (or 24-months part-time) and consists of six compulsory modules and two optional modules followed by a project carried out over the summer on completion of Semester 2. Students are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full MSc. During the summer semester, which follows the second semester examinations at the end of May and lasts for 14 weeks, students will take either Business Simulation and Analysis (EBUS635) or MSc Project (EBUS621). By taking EBUS635 in the Summer Semester, students will understand and have practical appreciation of contemporary management challenges within a view of Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Enterprise Management, and Big Data. Understand the means by which benchmarking and comparative performance assessment can be undertaken. Have a practical understanding of the importance of teamwork and communication. Appreciate the need for competence in operations management and be aware of its impact on business performance. Be more accomplished autonomous learners and be able to better manage their own learning experiences. By taking EBUS621 in the Summer Semester, students can select projects from a list provided by the teaching staff. The projects are related to a specific industrial or research-related issue with which staff are involved in. Projects are usually, though not always, linked to placements. They are expected to be an original piece of work professionally presented as a piece of academic writing of approximately 12,000-15,000 words long. Projects are expected to combine aspects of theory with a study of their practical application to operations and supply chain management.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Operations Management, Institute of
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
How to apply
International applicants
International qualifications Applications from international students are welcomed. Country specific information on entry requirements is listed on our website: www.liv.ac.uk/international/countries/index.htm. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. English language qualifications All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University can be found on our International webpages. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/international for English Language requirements specific to your country. If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes. Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes; http://www.liv.ac.uk/english-language-centre/pre-sessional-english-courses/. If you require additional English Language training during your study, the University is able to provide tuition and arrange IELTS tests through its English Language Centre, details of which are available at www.liverpool.ac.uk/english-language-centre.
Entry requirements
The University of Liverpool Management School continues to welcome applications that fulfil our admissions criteria in order to select a balanced international student cohort. However in order to maintain the high quality of student experience, programmes will stop accepting new applications from certain countries once the number of offers from these countries exceed the target. As students from different countries tend to apply at different points in the application period, applications from some countries may close earlier in the year. In these cases we will aim to provide a 3-week notice period to the affected country, prior to any programme closure. Normally a university degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related disciplines at 2:1 standard from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution is required. Non-graduates with very extensive professional experience and/or other prior qualifications may also be considered. All candidates must meet our required level of English. International qualifications: Applications from international students are welcomed. Country specific information on entry requirements is listed on our website: www.liverpool.ac.uk/international/countries/index.htm. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £13000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £13000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £13000 | Whole course |
| International | £25000 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
For up to date fees visit https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance/pgt-fees/
Provider information
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX