Course summary
Supply chain management is a critical business competency. It encompasses procurement of materials, processing and distribution of products and services to customers. In many companies, 80% or more of their turnover is spent outside the organisation. This course helps you become effective in managing this. It’s designed for those who will work within supply chain management. It’s also suitable for anyone with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing. This course will cover the latest logistics requirements, for example:the ability from logistics managers to enhance business opportunities to circular economy approaches and digital manufacturing; the rise of sales through eCommerce also requires accurate demand and supply forecast from logistics area.
Modules
Compulsory classes: Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, People, Organisations and Technology, Performance Masurement and Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Advanced Project Management, Case Studies in Supply Chain Management, Postgraduate Individual Project. Specialism: Spreadsheet Modelling and Demand Forecasting, Organisational Buying Behaviour and Structures, Strategic Procurement Management. Optional classes (one to be chosen): Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma, Systems Thinking and Modelling, Digital Manufacturing and Smart Products, Management of Technology of Innovation, Remanufacturing, Finical Engineering, Quantitative Business Analysis, Business Simulation Methods, Risk Analysis and Management, Business Analytics
Entry requirements
Normally a first or second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in engineering, technology, science, business or related discipline.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £12550 | Year 1 |
| EU | £32800 | Year 1 |
| International | £32800 | Year 1 |
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
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ