100% Online MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management |University of Salford |Robert Kennedy College

100% Online MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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At a glance

Duration: Minimum 12 months, maximum 3 years.

Delivery Method: 100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.

This course is informed by the very latest academic research and provides you with an in-depth understanding of procurement, warehousing, stores management, transportation and shipping, inventory planning and contract management.

You will review these topics in a supply chain context and benefit from a programme fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). Full membership of CIPS is available to successful graduates of this programme who fulfil the institute's conditions on post-graduate experience, achieve success in all modules, and the dissertation in the field.

3 good reasons to study Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management:

  1. Study a programme accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
  2. Enhance your employability and prepare for a managerial, consulting or operational role
  3. Put logistics theory into real practice with an exciting Business Innovation Project

University of Salford

This programme is offered in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford.

The University of Salford received a Royal Charter in 1967 by Her Majesty the Queen.

The University is fully recognised by the British Government and duly listed on the United Kingdom's Department for Education list of recognised UK awarding institutions. You can verify their official University status directly at the UK Government Website.

After successfully completing your studies online at Robert Kennedy College you will receive an Internationally recognised British degree from the University of Salford.


Admission Requirements

Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.

A wide range of professional qualifications are also accepted either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements.

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.


Programme Outline

The scheme has been designed to meet the aims of the online MSc in a flexible manner and can be tailored to the individual preferences of each student. The MSc requires you to complete four courses plus a final dissertation. The programme consists of the following modules:

Introductory

Not-for-credit

Induction

This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.

Stage 1

120 credits - Four taught modules

Core

  • Advanced Project and Logistics Management
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Operations and Information Management
  • Procurement, Risk and Contract Management

Research Methods Live Class

  • One week intensive live lectures online to prepare for your final dissertation.

Stage 2

60 credits - Individual dissertation

Dissertation Work

A conventional dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words, consisting of research question, aims and objectives, rationale for undertaking the study, literature review, research methodology, analysis of findings, conclusions and recommendations.


Tuition Fees

12,000 CHF (Swiss Francs). This fee includes library access, OnlineCampus access, graduation fees, and University matriculation fees. Fees are payable in interest free instalments, however, the programme is not eligible for the UK Government student finance.


Module Description

There are no average courses within our MSc programme. We are bound to provide an exceptional learning experience, and there is no better way to achieve this aim than with outstanding courses. They have been carefully crafted by experienced professors and are all meant to make you a more successful and efficient manager.

There are no old-fashioned exams. Instead you are given real-life case studies and essays, which allow you to think critically about your company and your own career. All this might seem too glossy but there is one catch: we do not accept average candidates. Only individuals as outstanding as our values can find their way toward admission at the Robert Kennedy College.

INDUCTION Not-for-credit module

A not-for-credit induction module will be the starting point of the programme. The induction process is designed to familiarise you with the programme design, requirements and resources, as well as with the way online interaction, learning and grading will take place. After the induction you should be familiar with academic life, including academic writing, library services and library access, OnlineCampus access, and academic support services.

ADVANCED PROJECT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

In Advanced Project and Logistics Management you will evaluate contemporary research in logistics and project management, critically analyse advances in project and programme management and review emerging technologies and innovations in logistics and project management such as big data analytics and virtual technologies.

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop an in depth understanding of the critical nature and meaning of global supply chain management and its application across a range of organisations and sectors internationally. You will learn how to critically evaluate the contribution of global logistics and supply chain to an organisation's competitive advantage and improve your ability to recognise and implement sustainable approaches to supply chain management.

OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Through this module you will critically analyse the theory, concepts and models of operations and information management. Operations and Information Management provides you with an overview of how to improve different types of operations and information systems as well as contributing to a company's competitiveness and strategy.

PROCUREMENT, RISK AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

The Procurement Risk and Contract Management module provides you with an overview of project risk and aids you in the development of the skills needed to effectively manage procurement processes in a multitude of environments.