MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management– 6 – 8 Months
MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (TopUp) – 3- 6 Months

Credits: 180 Credits

Course Description

Overview

MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been designed to enable you to accumulate an in-depth understanding of the main areas of data in logistics and provide chain management, whilst placing it firmly within an organisational context. This course aims in developing students’ capability within the exploration, critical appraisal and evaluation of complex logistics and provides chain management issues and ideas, including an awareness of emerging ethical, environmental and operational efficiency issues during a domestic and international context. It also prepares students within the critical appraisal and evaluation of methodologies and theoretical frameworks, and their application within the analysis of real-world supply chain and logistics issues.

Note: The MBA degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 7 Diploma (OFQUAL certificate) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities

MSc.in Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been designed for learners who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required for roles in high-level management. there are so many types of supply chain and logistics jobs, at every level, that you should have no trouble breaking into the profession, especially if you keep your options open. The beauty of this industry is that once you are in, your job is likely to expose you to the broader mechanics and principles of supply chain management. You can choose to generalise or specialise, work in operations, planning, or a supporting function like sales or finance, and still gain the necessary knowledge over time to enable a sideways move or promotion into a different supply chain area.

• Lowering costs and improving efficiency at every stage of the process, from manufacturing to point of purchase
• Sourcing raw materials needed for production
• Finding suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Organizing the warehouse
• Coordinating shipping and delivery schedules
• Handling client inquiries
• Resolving delays and materials shortages
• Conducting market research

A wide range of job opportunities in supply chain management and logistics. Options include positions in procurement, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and transportation of goods.

• Materials handler

• Materials Planner

• Shipper and receiver

• Procurement Specialist

• Procurement agent
• Purchasing manager
• Purchasing clerk
• Buyer
• Logistics clerk
• Supply chain manager
• Supply chain coordinator
• Warehouse manager

Achieving the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further studies. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners are eligible to progress to a Master’s top-up programme at many optional universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus.
 Accreditation

This Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body (OTHM)

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management leading to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e., Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma OR

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above. Please get in touch with us to discuss the specific requirements for your country. If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.
The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.