Global supply chains are getting tight due to the impact of economic uncertainty. This course will explain what it means and how to apply new technologies at strategic and operational levels of supply chain to transform business models and automate business processes during this uncertain time.

The programme is delivered via lectures, seminars, workshops, business games and simulations and directed independent study. This will be supported through

• The creation of a learning environment which fosters debate and constructive argument;
• Modules which encourage students to critically assess theory and leading edge practice with a view to creating new concepts and practices for the future;
• Practical projects which foster originality of thought and enterprise;
• Exercises which develop critical analysis of financial statements.

Students will be presented with increasingly complex business scenarios (case studies) and will be encouraged to gain a deeper and wider perspective of the business problem, while at the same time maintaining the strategic view which is the key concern of the postgraduate student.

To be eligible to register for the MSc or PGDip programme, applicants must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable equivalent) in a quantitative subject (eg: Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Psychology, Quantitative Management, Quantitative Finance, Social Sciences with Quantitative Methods or Statistics) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University

Applicants with an appropriate professional award from a recognised supply chain management/logistics or similar professional body will be considered on an individual basis.

Successful completion of the PGCert will confer eligibility for progression to the PGDip.

Successful completion of the PGDip will confer eligibility for progression to the MSc.