MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Rob Globke, postgraduate in the School of Managment

Key facts

Management School, Faculty of Social Sciences
1 year full-time

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 or an approved professional qualification.

English language requirements: overall IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Ms Amy Lax
E: a.lax@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 3376

About the course

This course gives you an overview of how to manage and improve a global and international supply chain. You'll learn how to manage logistical operations. We'll also show you how the right technology and strategy can give you a competitive edge.

We use case studies and company visits to enhance our teaching. There are industry-sponsored modules and lectures from industrial partners.

Core modules

Operations and Supply Chain Management
Green Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Technology
Logistics Systems
Global Supply Chain Leadership
Supply Chain Accounting and Finance
Research Methods

Optional modules

International Business Strategy
International Management
Strategic Management
Sales and Distribution Management

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Case studies
Group work for collaborative learning
Web-based discussion groups

Assessment

Individual assignments
Group projects
End-of-semester examinations
Dissertation

Your career

Our graduates are creative, disciplined individuals who make a difference wherever they go. They're employed by companies such as Sainsbury's, ASDA, Boots, Pepsico International and Adidas. Their job titles include Management Consultant, Web Marketing Consultant and Campaign Manager.

A specialist MSc can take you into a particular field of management such as human resources, finance or leisure. You might be inspired to set up a company of your own.

Real-world skills

We'll teach you how to identify opportunities, solve problems and inspire others. Many of our teaching staff are world-class researchers working in policy-relevant areas. Our courses are based on their research. We have close links with industry, commerce and local government.

Learning environment

The Management School moves to a newly refurbished building in spring 2013. Based in leafy Broomhill, close to the University's sports centre, the building has outstanding facilities and is a 10–15 minute walk from central campus.

Triple Crown accreditation

We're one of only 14 management schools in the UK to be awarded Triple Crown status – our courses are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form