Core modules: PG Cert

• Logistics Principles and International Supply Chain Management Concepts

  Logistics and supply chain management is a major strategic concern for organisations. A number of philosophies and techniques have been developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain flow.

• Supply Management: Processes; Facilities and ICT

  The main focus of this module is to describe logistical functions within processes and structures in manufacturing and service enterprises.

• You will also choose two optional modules at this stage.

Core modules: PG Dip

• Managing Logistics and Supply Chains in Practice

  This module will involve your interaction in an intensive game-based environment with supporting case studies, enabling you to develop your practical skills.

• Plus three optional modules.

Core modules: MSc

• Major Project

  This module will support you in the preparation and submission of a Masters-stage project or Dissertation.

Optional modules

• Independent Learning Module

  This module will support you in the preparation and submission of independent learning. It is intended for use only where the Faculty identifies a need.

• International Business Environment

  This module provides a broad based introduction to the environment in which international businesses must operate, focusing on economic, legal, political, socio-cultural, ethical, ecological and technological factors influencing the decision making of businesses or organisations.

• Lifecycle and Globally Sustainable and Logistics

  The lifecycle concept is introduced and explored in this module, considering closing the loop of a supply chain by integrating waste materials into logistic management decisions. Furthermore industrial sector and global comparisons are explored.

• Management Theory into Management Practice: Global Perspectives

  This module seeks to synthesise contemporary management theories with the experiential, practice-based management approaches actually adopted within private and public sector organisations.

• Performance Measurement and Management

  The definition and explanation of key performance indicators (KPIs) is the main focus of this module. It starts with explaining the different key areas of quality-, time- and cost-related measurements and their mathematical/logical links.

• Research Methods for Managers in an International Context

  This module will prepare you to undertake a piece of business or management research for their Masters project by developing appropriate knowledge, understanding and transferable intellectual and practical skills.