Program Overview

At the University of Central Lancashire, our Master of Science in Supply Chain Management goes beyond the basics, offering research-backed strategies and specialist practical skills for navigating today's complex commercial landscape. Seamlessly integrating finance, global business, and human resource management, this two-year program provides a holistic view of supply chains, emphasizing real-world application and socio-economic impact. Through interactive webinars, forums, and case studies, students develop into ethical, agile, and creative supply chain managers ready to tackle global challenges like sustainability and digitalization. Flexible learning resources and guidance ensure students can tailor their studies to fit their schedules and succeed independently.

Online

University of Central Lancashire

January, May and September

24 months

• Applicants would normally hold at least a 2:2 degree or its equivalent in a related discipline.

• Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• You can also explore using our accreditation of prior learning (APL) to claim credits that you can put towards your degree, based on the experience you currently hold.

• If you don’t speak English as a first language you will need to hold a minimum IELTS score of 6.5

Requirement

Tuition Fee

£8,549

Course Type

Master's degree

Modules

1) Strategic Supply Chain Management and Digitalisation (40 credits)

Master the fundamental concepts of Supply Chain Management and discover its impact on the global economy. Focusing on digitalisation techniques and their application in a world where supply and demand is continually changing, gain strategic supply chain skills, and learn how to make effective, data-driven decisions in key areas, such as procurement and logistics.

2) People Management in Supply Chains (20 credits)

People are at the heart of the supply chain. Yet despite their inextricable link, rarely are the two studied together. This module examines people management from a supply chain perspective, exploring the integral role the workforce plays within the chain and vice versa. You’ll uncover best practices, and critically explore the impact of societal factors including modern slavery, fair trade, and outsourcing.

3) International Business and Finance (20 credits)

What does international business mean today and what will it look like in the future? What role does money play in the success of the supply chain? And how can effective supply chain management impact finance? These are just some of the questions we’ll tackle in this module, whilst critically evaluating the frameworks and challenges faced by both international business and the financial system.

4) Sustainable Management and Ethics (40 credits)

From ensuring safe working conditions to eradicating slave labour. From providing fair pay to responsible sourcing and procurement. Learn how to drive positive change within your organisation through ethical supply chain management. You’ll develop the theoretical, conceptual, and empirical skills to evaluate and then apply ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally conscious business practice, and discover the benefits this has on the organisation and beyond.

5) Research Project (60 credits)

Now’s your chance to home in your interests whilst putting everything you’ve learnt to the test. Choose a real organisation to study – it could be your current workplace – with a supply chain you can dive into. What issues does it face? What can it do better? How can you implement your newly acquired theories and strategies to provide that essential competitive edge?

Guided by your research supervisor, you’ll address a supply chain management-related question. Using appropriate research methods to gather data, you’ll analyse your findings, drawing conclusions, that you can ultimately apply to your own practice. This might be the final module of the programme, but it isn’t the end of your learning journey. You’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to last throughout your career, and a solid framework for continued lifelong learning and development.

Innovative world-class study experience

Elevate your career in logistics and transport with the University of Central Lancashire's CILT-accredited Master of Science in Supply Chain Management. Gain the expertise and skills needed to excel in a digitalized world, all while enjoying the flexibility of online learning. Prepare for diverse career opportunities and make a significant impact in the field. Your future success starts here.

Who is the course aimed at?

Prepare for a future-driven career in supply chain management with the University of Central Lancashire's MSc program. Tailored for ambitious professionals eager to excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, this course equips participants with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic world of logistics and supply chain management.

Why the University of Central Lancashire?

• 5 QS stars for excellence teaching

• Ranked 3rd in the UK for mental health support students

• Awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver Award