Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics

Overview

The Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics course from University of Essex Online has been designed as a whole to ensure a seamless transition between modules, through which you will explore topics such as:

• 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

Upon completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to progress to our full Masters degree.

Why we’re great

• Focus on contemporary topics including procurement, sustainability and the use of big data.
• Contextualise your studies by following a single product throughout the entire supply chain process.
• Prepares you to enter or progress within the high-demand industry of supply chain management, with up to six job vacancies for every applicant in the field.

Your future

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.