MBA in Supply Chain Management Master Degree

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The MBA in Supply Chain Management Master Degree focuses on efficiently managing systems of people, resources, and information that deal with the shift of a product/service from a supplier to a customer. The MBA combines the management and leadership grounding of the flagship MBA course with an additional focus on the management of supply chains.

Why The MBA in Supply Chain Management Master Degree

The MBA in Supply Chain Management Master Degree course aims to accelerate your promotion to well-paid positions of leadership, either in supply chain management or in any other function. This MBA (Supply Chain Management) course will teach you to apply the best of international business concepts and models to deliver outstanding results in the workplace.

Today’s supply chain management industry requires professionals to integrate and optimise the steps required to produce the optimal amount of the product or service and deliver it to the consumer on time. The interdisciplinary role of supply chain management encompasses logistics, distribution, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, marketing, and product development. It involves a range of skills and knowledge, along with global and multicultural perspectives.

During the MBA in Supply Chain Management Master Degree course, you will develop your strategic knowledge, functional competence and problem-solving ability and enhance your leadership capabilities. You will learn to plan and optimise supply chain operations and understand how to develop global supply networks and build supplier relations.

You will be able to influence decisions on both the operational and strategic levels of business management.

MBA in Supply Chain Management Master Degree Program gives a solid grounding in everything that touches supply chain management—marketing, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, finance, data analytics, technology and customer relations. You will gain deep, functional supply chain management expertise and the multifaceted perspective of a general manager.

A basic understanding of supply chain operations gives you the analytical capability to analyse supply chains and build on the analysis to tweak existing supply chains or develop new ones. During the course, you will learn how to improve cost efficiency and responsiveness to new consumer demands or changes in the market, capabilities that create competitive advantage and have an immediate impact on company finances. You will also understand how to match demand and supply, and having the right product at the right time in the right place is central to the concentration and essential for the profitability of a company.

Course Length: 1 year;
Start dates: January / April / August / September;

Career opportunities

Workers in the logistics and supply chain management field make sure that goods and services get into the hands of consumers. The logistics industry is an important driver of economic growth and development. All types of businesses, big and small, need logistics managers to help with inventory and accounts receivable. A small business may have one person in charge of these duties, while large corporations have entire logistics and supply chain departments.

The area of supply chain encompasses:

Forecasting / Planning
Purchasing / Procurement
Logistics
Operations
Inventory Management
Transport
Warehousing
Distribution
Customer Service
Supply Chain Management

Example of job opportunities for graduate with an MBA degree in Supply Chain Management:

Materials Scheduler
Materials Analyst/Manager
Procurement Analyst/Manager
Purchasing Manager
Production Analyst/Manager
Production Planning Manager
International Logistics Manager
Inventory Control Manager
Logistics Services Salesperson
Logistics Software Manager
Process Engineer
E-Business Manager
Sales Order Planner
Master Scheduler
Demand Planning Manager
Production Planning Manager
Vice President Supply Chain
Vice President Planning & Forecasting
Supply Chain Consultant /Analyst/Coordinator/Manager/Director/Vp
Logistics Analyst/Coordinator/Engineer/Manager/Specialist/Director/Vp
Storage And Distribution Manager
Customer Service Manager
Transport Coordinator/Planner/Supervisor/Manager
Fleet Manager
Director Of Purchasing
Corporate Procurement Manager
Lean Materials Manager
Inventory Specialist
Facilities Manager
Account Specialist/Manager
Customer Service Manager
Project Manager
Director Of Client Management
Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator
Vice President Planning & Forecasting
Shift Manager
Warehouse Operations Supervisor/Manager
Warehouse Security Management
Warehouse Maintenance Manager

And more;

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit proof of Bachelor Degree Diploma;
For candidates with over 5 years’ experience at a managerial level but without an undergraduate degree the programme leader will review applicants based upon their suitability for the course;
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language;
Applicants must bring their original certificates when coming for registration;

Course structure - Modules

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Managing and Leading People
Operations Management
Marketing Management
International Business Environment
Global Corporate Strategy
Financial Management and Control
Information Management
MBA Dissertation

* The units can vary, depending on the optional modules which your institution will choose for the course structure.

Assessment

This programme aims to provide you with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of the core areas of project management. The compulsory modules will provide a foundation in project management concepts, while the wide range of optional modules allows you to enhance your knowledge and understanding in many related disciplines. Further specialisation can be achieved through the dissertation.

Funding

Self-Funding

The Tuition Fee of the course will vary depending on the institution you wish to study in, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU and International Students as well. Please contact us to find out the tuition fee for a specific course you’d like to know about.

Government Funds – Student Finance England

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on Indefinite stay, who wants to apply for a postgraduate course you can receive support from the government via Student Loan Company. If you’re starting a master’s degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan of up to £10,609 to help with course fees and living costs. You won’t have to pay back the loan until after your course, when you’re earning above a certain level.