Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics

Overview

On this 100% online PG Dip Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics *, you will focus on the increasingly important procurement and sustainability aspect of the sector. The course has been developed to ensure a seamless transition between modules. You will explore topics from corporate finance to how the sustainability agenda has driven changes in supply chains, as well as management decisions and relationships between trading concerns and transport channels. At the end of the course, you will be able to continue your studies and advance onto our full Masters programme.

* The start date and details of this course are still subject to University approval. In the event that approval is not granted by your course start date, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund given. If we need to make changes to this programme as part of the University of Essex validation process, we will communicate these to you at the earliest possible date.

PG Dip Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics teaching methods

We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live Q&As.

PG Dip Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics assessment methods

All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to go to external test centres; instead you will submit written assignments through the VLE. For the few courses where exams are required, we use a virtual system which allows you to take academically rigorous exams from the comfort of your own home.

We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:

• assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end of year exams
• showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the VLE
• rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
• ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team

We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.

PG Dip Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics career prospects

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

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress onto our MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics.