Logistics and Supply Chain Management Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Overview

This Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc programme from  Heriot-Watt University Dubai will provide students with a robust understanding of global logistics and supply chains and the analytical tools for managing them in the modern business environment. The programme also gives you the opportunity to participate in real-life case studies and to develop the skills required to make informed decisions.

This programme gives those who have worked in the field the opportunity to formalise their knowledge through an MSc study, and offers an opportunity for others from different disciplines to gain new specialist knowledge and expertise within the area.

Our mix of research-led, industry-focussed learning offers the ideal preparation for those who aspire to build successful careers in the ever-advancing discipline of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Students will study a mix of core courses and then choose from a range of option courses

If you study this programme you will develop expertise across key areas of the subject, including:

• Logistics and supply chain strategies

• Operations management and inventory planning

• Procurement and supplier management

• Freight transport and warehouse management

• Supply chain risk and resilience

Employability

Graduates from this degree should be able to: Understand and apply the processes which define logistics and supply chain management. Make and evaluate strategic and tactical decisions. Employ a range of analytical techniques to solve logistical problems. Communicate theory, concepts and practice effectively. Understand how to add value within an organisation through their strategic interaction with managers of related business functions.