MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management

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Why study this course at Next
- The only 100% fully franchised UK MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Sri Lanka
- The only Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK accredited MSc in Sri Lanka
- Birmingham City University ranked #7 for employability in the UK
- Expert lecture panel comprising CEOs and Senior industry leaders
- Powerful Alumni Network with proven stories of transformation
- On-time completion of all past MSc batches
- Purpose-built Postgraduate center aided by state-of-the-art virtual learning environment.

Key facts

University:
Birmingham City University

Intakes :
Feb, Jun, Oct
Intake size 24

Mode of Delivery :
Weekend classes

Modules :
6 Modules + Dissertation

Faculty :
Computing, Engineering and Built Environment.

Duration :
12 Months

Chamara Dissanayake
MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Executive Director
Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC

Debbie Dissanayake
MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Deputy Genral Manager Sales
Expolanka Freight (Pvt) Ltd

Saminda Deshapriya
MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
CEO
Logicare (Pvt) Ltd
Customer satisfaction is achieved by ensuring the supply of the right goods, in the right quantity, of the right quality, at the right price, to the right place, at the right time. Supply Chain & Logistics play a key role in doing just that.
Supply Chains in the modern day have become quite ubiquitous, reaching into several aspects of consumers’ daily lives, and becoming increasingly important for companies. The efficiency of a business’ supply chain is not just a contributor to eventual customer satisfaction, but is also a key determinant of a company’s ability to enjoy a competitive advantage over rival firms. As a result of this, the demand for highly skilled logistics practitioners and managers too are at an all-time high.
The MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at NEXT Campus provides you the ideal preparation for a promising career in this particular field. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, this programme seamlessly blends theory and applied, practical and inter-disciplinary perspectives to further your professional prospects.
If you’re in the field of Operations, looking to polish your skills and better dissect the complexities and interdependencies of organisational systems, this course is for you. The course content covers vital aspects of the initial design process and sourcing materials, to the long-term satisfaction of the customers and everything in between. It helps you acquire the relevant knowledge and the skillset to ensure that processes run smoothly, in the face of opportunities and challenges arising from an increasingly competitive marketplace.
MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Module Specifications
Organisations are embracing computing technology in daily operations to enable integration, collaboration, interaction, and the processing needs of the entire organisation. One of these computing technologies that has become an essential part of an organisation's IT portfolio is Enterprise Systems (ES), which incorporates ERP, CRM, SCM, and so forth. ES are a comprehensive, configurable, and integrated suite of systems and information resources, which support organisational-wide operational and management processes. 20 Credits
The module will consider in depth the effect of increasing competitive demand on all parts of the supply chain, how companies can gain competitive advantage by aligning both their internal and external supply chains to enhance customer satisfaction, product profitability, customer-supplier partnership and manufacturing and distribution efficiencies. 20 Credits
Undertake a sustained, in-depth and research-informed project exploring an area you find interesting to take the form of a practical outcome with contextual material.60 Credits
- You will acquire knowledge and understanding through formal lectures, tutor-led seminars and practical activities, as well as a range of independent learning activities.
- There is an emphasis on guided, self-directed and student-centered learning with a progressively increasing independence of approach, thought and process. This independent learning includes an element of peer review in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning.
- Lectures introduce themes, theories and concepts, which are further explored in seminars. You will benefit from technology-enhanced learning, where appropriate, through online resources, discussion forums and other activities.
- Transferable/key skills, such as team-working, are pervasive and incorporated into modules and assessments as appropriate. You are encouraged to plan your own work schedules and required to meet deadlines. The course will foster your skills in reflection and self-awareness.
- UK Honour’s Degree or equivalent with a 2nd class lower or better
- Full professional qualification with a minimum of three years of work experience
- 8+ years of work experience and currently working at a managerial capacity.
Other applications will be considered by the University on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our team of Education Advisors for other eligibility options.