Supply Chain Improvement

Overview

• Become a student member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and gain exemptions from the academic requirements for Chartered Membership (CMILT) of the CILT (UK)
• Build high-level strategic awareness of the entire supply chain
• Undertake practical problem-solving to boost your company’s efficiency, performance and profitability
• Specialise in areas such as global operations, purchasing and supply, warehousing, transport and logistics
• Be inspired by our industry-experienced academic team and our influential business contacts - in a city at the heart of a major logistics network
• Learn how latest technology - from RFID to enterprise management systems can be harnessed for the benefit of your organisation
• Enhance your career progression prospects and professional standing in a fast-growing global industry.

The hallmark of our MSc Global Operations and Supply Chain Management is its emphasis on helping organisations to improve their efficiency and performance, within a global context. We will equip you with the skills, knowledge and insights to deliver such improvements through more effective global operations, supply chain design and management.

Careers

The supply chain sector is poised for rapid growth and provides exciting openings for well qualified managers locally, nationally and worldwide.

Graduates of the Supply Chain Improvement programme from University of Derby can advance their careers in many areas of supply chain management, taking up roles in operational management, business analysis and consultancy or specialising in areas such as distribution and logistics or procurement.

Students already working within the sector will find this MSc strengthens their CV and accelerates their career progression to senior management roles in supply chain operations, project management and strategic operations.