About International Supply Chain And Logistics Management Masters - Msc in Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Overview

This course provides for advanced study in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. It aims to provide managers, engineers and business specialists with key insights in to production systems which operate in a wide range of organisations. Specifically the objectives of this course are:

1. To develop Supply Chain and Logistics Management theory at a professional level where it will also provide for a sound preparation for research or further study in the area

2. To develop and apply key knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics Management theory to complex systems, both systematically and creatively, to improve supply chain and logistics management practice

3. To enhance independent and high level learning skills and personal development so that learners are able to work with self-direction and originality and to contribute to the discipline of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. 

Please note: The programme will not be accepting applications for September 2019 entry. The next available start date for the MSc International Supply Chain and Logistics Management will be September 2020. 

Course Content

Students will study 180 credits of specialist study in Supply Chain and Logistics Management. The course is made up of 120 credits of taught study followed by a 60 Credit Research based Dissertation. The following modules will be studied:

• Production & Operations Management 20 Credits
• Quality Engineering Management 20 Credits
• International Trade Law 20 Credits
• Logistics in a Global Context 20 Credits
• Leadership and Performance Management 20 Credits
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management 20 Credits
• Technical Report and Reflective Analysis 60 Credits

There are three exit points from the degree; Postgraduate Certificate in PEMS (PgC) after successful completion of 60 Credits; Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in PEMS awarded completion of 120 Credits; the MSc is awarded on successful completion of all taught elements as well as submission of a 18,000 word Technical Report. 

Employability & Careers

It is expected that many graduates from this course will go on to obtain senior positions within a range of businesses as supply chain and logistics managers / directors. The course provides entry on to the Research Degree programmes within the University where graduates can progress on to either our PhD of DBA (Professional Doctorate programme). Close connection with Professional Bodies such as The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) will enable students to work towards chartered status of their institution thus increasing the employability of the student. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Postsecondary diploma or a degree or 2–3 year diploma (media-related is desired)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5
• PTE         :      Overall - 52, Reading - 51, Speaking - 51,Listening - 51,Writing - 51

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