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Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course Summary

  • Develop and enhance your technical and problem solving skills in the area of logistics, with a specific emphasis on supply chain management.
  • Promote contemporary best practice in the theory and application of leading edge technologies, processes and systems
  • Provide a route to Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership.
The course covers strategies, management, technology and systems. You learn modern approaches to supply chain management such as lean, six-sigma and operations management which are integral elements of the course. On the two-year work experience route, the course offers useful work placement opportunities. How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. This course enhances your career potential by improving your knowledge and transferable skills. Through the use of our academics' industrial experience, research and consultancy, we engage you into an enriched practical teaching environment. Sheffield Hallam University is a SAP Student Academy and a founding member of the SAP University Alliance. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to have free access to SAP and sit the SAP certification in one of the available modules by SAP but at extra cost. You learn through:
  • lectures
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • laboratory sessions
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar. Work Placement You will have the opportunity to go on a work placement for up to 12 months. You are supported in finding placements and can apply for a vacancy as you would a job. There are dedicated sessions to support you in CV writing, interview skills and job applications. The placement starts during the summer of your second year and most are paid. Apply for the placement route by selecting the two year course length. Networking opportunities You attend a series of guest lectures and industry visits to enhance your learning experience and to make you understand how theories and technologies are used in industry. Guest speakers include supply chain professionals from manufacturing, retail, health, food and pharmaceutical industries. Future careers This course prepares you for a career as:
  • a logistics coordinator
  • a supply chain analyst
  • a solutions analyst
  • a supply chain coordinator
  • a demand analyst
Where will I study? You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Modules

PLEASE NOTE - The course summary for this option differs slightly from the non work-experience route. Please check the Sheffield Hallam website for full details. Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Compulsory modules Finance And Marketing Global Supply Chain And Manufacturing Strategy Lean Operations And Six Sigma Logistics And Enterprise Information Systems Project And Dissertation (Work Experience) Project And Quality Management Strategic Sourcing And Procurement Supply Chain Modelling And Simulation Warehouse Systems And Transportation Final year Compulsory modules Postgraduate Placement

Assessment method

Coursework Exam Practical

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Logistics and Transport, Chartered Institute of
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Entry requirements

UK students Normally one from • an honours degree 2.2 or above in science or engineering • an honours degree 2.2 or above in business or management, where some computing or technology focussed modules have been studied • suitable professional qualifications in engineering, management or supply chain management • a degree in any area, plus at least one year of industrial experience in a role or organisation related to operations management, logistics or supply chain management • a diploma in a technological area, with at least three years of experience in a logistics or supply chain related field You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English standard. If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.

English language requirements

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English standard.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Engineering/MSc-Logistics-and-Supply-Chain-Management/Full-time/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS