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Purchasing Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Data Analytics at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

University of Bedfordshire

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

Purchasing Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Data Analytics (Taught)

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Course summary

Purchasing logistics and supply-chain management are critical to the success of manufacturing and service industries worldwide. This two-year course gives you the skills you need to be an effective professional in the field opening up career opportunities within a range of sectors. The course supports you to develop a sound understanding of the theories and techniques of global logistics and supply-chain management - knowledge you can apply to employment across diverse organisations. Your studies encompass procurement production distribution transport and customer services and cover a range of management styles and structures. Course units consider global logistics and supply-chain management and may include risk and procurement; sustainable business management; and project and operations management. The Data Analytics units cover a wide range of relevant topics including big data programming and the importance of analytics in decision making. The knowledge you gain will enable you to synthesise complex information and data to produce meaningful solutions for the organisation. This course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Why choose this course? Every taught unit is delivered in a six-week block with six entry points through the year allowing you to start at a time that most suits you Learn to make feasible plans for procurement logistics/supply-chain operations and project management; apply methods tools or techniques for process and quality management; and critically evaluate their results and effectiveness Understand the relevant professional codes of conduct and corporate social responsibility issues Acquire strong technical expertise in the area of modern data and information security management systems used to safeguard organisations and their assets In your final Capstone project choose one of three options: business dissertation live project or practice placement Develop the attributes and skills expected of a postgraduate as recognised by professional industry bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

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 2024 fees 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

Purchasing Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Data Analytics at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS