MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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February 22, 2021 Posted By
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Master’s degree programmes 

60 credits final stage 

(top-up)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

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. The programme also gives you a great opportunity to engage with real-life case studies and to develop the skills required to make informed decisions.

STAGE ONE

Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (120 Credits)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to broaden learners’ understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for those who wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. It is also suitable for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and move to the next level professionally.

Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to further their career as a logistics and supply chain professional as well as the opportunity to embark on further study towards a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.

Awarding Body

OTHM/ATHE

STAGE TWO

MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management (60 Credits)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management final stage top-up programme is offered to students who already possess the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

The top-up programme allows you to achieve an MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification in up to six months, so it is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
  • Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre)
  • Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course

For MSc Programme:

  • Learners need to possess relevant OTHM level 7 diploma (120 credits) qualification
  • Learners must also have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience at graduate level, in either a managerial or professional capacity which may include voluntary work, placements, internships, project management etc.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

MANDATORY UNITS

  • Logistics Management (20 credits)
  • Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics (20 credits)
  • Procurement and Supply Management (20 credits)
  • Supply Chain and Operations Strategy (20 credits)
  • Sustainable Operations Management (20 credits)
  • Business Research Methods (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 Credits)

DURATION AND DELIVERY

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

AWARDING UNIVERSITIES

University of Chichester

COST OF PROGRAMME

£5,450

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