Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics

Overview

Within this Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics MSc program from University of Essex Online , tutors will make use of a simple t-shirt example to contextualise their course material throughout the entire programme, encouraging students to see beyond the seemingly straightforward product to the complexities within every stage of its supply.

Modules have been integrated within the programme as a whole to provide a comprehensive and logical progression of course content. Examples of topics you will study include:

• the role of finance, including corporate finance, economics and management accounting
• how the sustainability agenda has driven profound changes in the management of supply chains
• the management decisions, marketing channels and relationships between trading concerns and transport channels

Towards the end of your Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics program from University of Essex Online, you will apply the new skills and knowledge you have gained to an individual research project on the topic of your choice.

Career opportunities:

Demand for logistics and supply chain management professionals is very high, with an estimated six positions available for each qualified candidate. Possible roles include those within supply chain planning and design, warehouse management, procurement, freight transportation, inventory management and control, and distribution network design.

Gaining a postgraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from our 2021 student survey showed:

• 92% of students said their course helped develop their research skills
• 89% of students say their studies fit with their future plans
• Almost 60% said their studies had a positive effect on their career
• 25% of students saw their salaries increase by up to 10%