Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Executive part-time

Start: February

Duration: MSc: 2-5 years, PgDip: 2-3 years.

Entry Requirements:

Normally a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree (or equivalent), or a professional qualification and a number of years logistics-related work experience are required.

Exceptions may be made for those who lack formal qualifications but show outstanding career progress. GMAT of 600 may be required in these cases. IELTS band 6.5 with writing of 6.5 or TOEFL 92+ Internet or 580 paper test if English is not the first language.

Course Description:

The Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield is one of the world’s leading centres of education and research in supply chain management, offering highly sought-after qualifications that give students an invaluable competitive edge in today’s global market.

The part-time, modular nature of the programme means that each time you return to work you will have gained practical skills that you can start applying to your organisation immediately.

We work closely with you to ensure you receive the right level of support - both when you are here and when you return to work. The practical approach we take to teaching means we understand that work sometimes takes priority over study. Therefore we offer the flexibility to fit your study around your professional commitments. Although we recommend you finish in the standard two years, if you need longer we are here to support you and help you achieve your qualification and personal career goals.

Modules:

• Module 1 - Supply Chain Concepts
• Module 2 - Logistics Management
• Module 3 - Supply Chain Analysis and Modelling Tools
• Module 4 - Manufacturing, Inventory and Finance
• Module 5 - Supply Chain IS and Procurement
• Module 6 - Supply Chain Design
• Module 7 - Quality and Performance in Supply Chains; Research Methods
• Module 8 - International Study Tour – China
• Module 9 - Supply Chain of the Future

MSc thesis

Students also undertake an individual research project or company based thesis.

Funding:

There are no scholarships or bursaries available for this programme as students are usually funded by their organisations.

For further information, please contact Ellie Varricchio tel: 01234 758102 or email msclogistics@cranfield.ac.uk

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