Supply Chain Management University of Brighton

Overview

This Supply Chain Management programme from University of Brighton also emphasises sustainability. Given the unexpected positive environmental effect of the pandemic, and the political changes from BREXIT and the recent US election, sustainability will continue to rise in organisations’ strategic agendas as the pandemic recedes. purchasing.

The pandemic has affected the global supply chain sector significantly - consumer behaviour has changed worldwide and the exponential growth of e-commerce means there is now an increasing need for logistics and supply chain experts. 

Career opportunities:

Many job advertisements state that it is highly desirable to have SAP enterprise planning experience and/or a professional qualification. This course fulfils both requirements as it is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). 

Today's jobs market is highly competitive and a postgraduate degree can command a premium with employers. A survey of destinations six months after graduation – carried out by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU) – found that postgraduates were more likely to have found employment and be working in a professional role than those with only a first degree. This course has been designed for people wanting to start careers in: 

• supply chain design and planning

• consulting and e-business

• inventory management and production

• procurement and supply chain management

• distribution network design and

• planning sales and operations planning.

Accreditation

• This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

• The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

• The University of Brighton is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).