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Supply Chain Management at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

University of Bedfordshire

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK

Supply Chain Management (Taught)

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Course summary

This MSc prepares you for a range of management careers in logistics, procurement, supply chain, inventory and transportation. You develop the attributes and skills expected of postgraduates, as recognised by professional industry bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), while gaining practical knowledge of important concepts, tools and methodologies including JIT, Lean and Designing and Managing the Supply Chain. Course accreditation This course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Accreditation demonstrates that our degree meets a globally recognised benchmark for logistics and transport training, equipping you with the depth of knowledge and technical prowess required to excel in the industry. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • Modern business analytics suite with industry-standard hardware and software
  • Advanced simulations and learning resources from Harvard Business Publishing
  • Reuters trading room offering live ‘stock-market’ data for a realistic investment experience
  • Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment
Your student experience Flexible courses designed to accommodate your work and life commitments with block delivery and different entry points through the year. Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community and course organisation. Learn from academics who use their active industry engagement to shape course delivery and ensure you keep up to date with the latest advancements in the field. Benefit from assessments linked to live projects where you engage with industry professionals and find real business solutions. Study with staff from our Operations and Project Management Group, benefitting from their direct involvement in cutting-edge research as well as collaborative, international learning opportunities. Our practice-based approach develops your understanding of financial analysis; contract and procurement; and digital business management. Alongside specific subject expertise, develop transferable skills including team working; negotiation skills; leadership; confidence; and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems, developing innovative solutions. Gain additional qualifications through PRINCE2 professional exams. Unlock invaluable insights in our Global Guest Speaker series of talks, which features representatives and business leaders from prominent industry organisations. Take part in subject-specific field trips to sites such as PW Gates Logistics and the Volvo distribution centre as well as attending the annual CILT conference. Study the essential techniques and methodologies used in today’s workplace, from JIT and TQM to Six Sigma and lean principles. Apply your learning to real-world challenges through authentic assessments; case studies; and your choice of Master’s capstone dissertation, live project or professional practice. Solve real-life problems working with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS) where you can assist local businesses and SMEs to up-skill and innovate.

Modules

• Business Dissertation (MAR042-6) Compulsory • Global Logistics And Supply Chain Management (BSS051-6) Compulsory • Performance Achievement Planning (BSS072-6) Compulsory • Project And Operations Management (BSS052-6) Compulsory • Risk And Procurement Management (BSS054-6) Compulsory • Sustainable Business Management (BSS053-6) Compulsory Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website

Assessment method

A number of different assessment methods will contribute to your development and will enhance your employability. We consider it essential that comprehensive feedback is provided in due time so it is integrated in your learning process. When group work is required, the marks given will be individual following the University of Bedfordshire's regulatory scheme. In some cases, different kinds of assessment may be used in combination, making sure however that there are no hidden tasks. The intensive character of this Course's delivery as it is outlined in its Teaching and Learning philosophy is consistent with the needs of todays world for graduates who accumulate knowledge fast and are able to express the outcome of this process in a way that is meaningful and comprehensive. After Induction, a week of intensive direct contact time followed by your own contribution through individual learning, which will take you to your first assessment point. At the end of your six-week block, your final assessment will be due. The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship, and a true measure of your own ability and understanding. This will be a demanding but very rewarding experience. The overall underpinning assessment strategy on this course tests the intended learning outcomes through exposing students to a range of assessment types. The aim is to develop both knowledge and skills to support students' entry to employment as confident managers .The units on this course therefore use varied combination of types of assessments for both formative and summative purposes to enrich the learning experience. The range of assessments used for this course includes:

  • Written Examination or Class Test: Questions in these exams always promote critical thinking and help you gradually develop your ability to apply, analyse, synthesize and evaluate.
  • Individual Written Report or Essays: Your knowledge and skills are developed when you undertake the task of writing an individual report and the whole process contributes to your improvement when it comes to conducting postgraduate level research and developing your enterprise. The ability to perform literature informed research, to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyse and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed.
  • Case Study Examination: You will apply your knowledge in the context of a specific case Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developed including the ability to present your findings in a professional, clear and concise manner.
- Reflective Report: Evaluating your own contribution to a team is essential in the context of this course but in the workplace as well - Dissertation / Professional Practice / Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for, you will have to produce an individual, independent piece of work. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation, review the relevant literature, and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem, proceed with the analysis, discuss your findings and make recommendations. It is the capstone of this course and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in all Units. It will be one of the most challenging but yet enjoyable and rewarding experiences you will encounter.


Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Consideration will be given to mature applicants with lower level qualifications, but with substantial relevant work experience.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

Supply Chain Management at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS