Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Overview

Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University ’s online MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management  calls upon established industry links and sector-leading research to equip you with cutting-edge expertise. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of supply chain management in managing global risk. It will provide you with a robust understanding of global logistics and supply chains and the analytical tools for manging them in the modern business environment. MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Heriot-Watt University also gives you a great opportunity to engage with real-life case studies and to develop the skills required to make informed decisions.

The Edinburgh Business School approach

Our mix of research-led, industry-focussed learning offers the ideal preparation for those who aspire to build successful careers in the ever-advancing discipline of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Students will study a mix of core courses and then choose from a range of optional courses. If you study this programme you will develop expertise across key areas of the subject, including: Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies, Operations Management and Planning, Procurement and Supplier Management and Freight Transport and Warehousing.

Career:

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management is aimed at both graduates and professionals seeking the leadership and technical skills to confront the challenges for a new era in business management. The programme offers students the opportunity to advance with a highly employability skillset, in-depth knowledge and expertise which are required for variety of jobs.

These jobs are in great demand and include supply chain consultant, supply chain manager, global logistics manager, procurement specialist, supply chain analyst, distribution manager and others. 

Accreditation

Two important industry bodies, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) (CILT), and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) have accredited our MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme.