Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management (January Start) Northumbria University

Overview

You will focus on applying these skills globally and in manufacturing, service and public sectors, in order to prepare you for a high-earning career in business.

The specialist logistics, operations and supply chain management modules cover strategic procurement and logistics, sustainable supply chains and risk management, improving the operations and supply chain, and strategic partnerships.

In the second year of this  Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management (January Start)  programme at  Northumbria University , you will have an opportunity to undertake an Industry Consultancy Project creating the opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and skills you have gained during your first year of study, to a real-life industry issue from a range of employers. 

This authentic learning context ensures that you experience what it feels like to work within a team on a contemporary project that has real relevance and impact. Working to a client's brief, with academic supervision, you will advance your ability to apply theoretical concepts and research skills to produce a practical recommendation to a challenging problem.

Your Future

Graduates typically go into graduate positions in areas such as operations management, materials management, purchasing, advanced logistics, and quality management. 

Roles of recent graduates include supplier quality manager, continuous improvement manager, procurement manager and consultant, quality manager and consultant, transport consultant, distribution services manager, e-commerce operations manager, freight account manager and logistics project manager.