Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
Program Overview
Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc
1 year, starting in October 2023
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Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc
1 year, starting in October 2023
Apply to Bath Book a virtual open day Download a brochureProgram Outline
Course structure
This course lasts 1 year. It starts in October 2023 and ends in 2024. Welcome week starts on 25 September 2023.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory units
Accounting for operations and supply chain management
5 credits
Consulting skills and project
15 credits
Logistics and supply chain management
15 credits
Operations management
5 credits
Semester 2
You’ll choose 10 credits of optional units.
Compulsory units
Consulting skills and project
Continued
Operations strategy
5 credits
Supply chain analytics
5 credits
Optional units
Analysing grand challenges in business and society
10 credits
Digital marketing society
5 credits
Governance for sustainability
5 credits
Independent study
5 credits
Managing strategic partnerships
5 credits
Project management
5 credits
Technology management
10 credits
Theories of corporate responsibility
5 credits
Summer
Compulsory units
Dissertation
30 credits
Learning and assessment
You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
Learning
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including:
We believe it's important to have the right balance between theory and practice. We run a range of operations and supply chain simulation classes, designed to maximise practical learning within the classroom.
Specialists from our Careers Service, Academic Skills Centre and Library offer a range of personal development opportunities. There are more options available through the Students’ Union.
Assessment
Learning and teaching
Overall workload
We provide a flexible high-quality learning experience. You should expect to spend approximately 35 to 40 hours a week studying on your course. These hours consist of structured activities and independent learning.
Contact hours
In most of the weeks, you can expect to spend between eight to 12 hours engaged in structured learning activities per week. Especially in the first two weeks, you can expect to spend about 20 hours each week, mostly associated with sessions associated with the delivery of the consulting skills.
Timetabled sessions delivered in person on campus will be a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratories. Other activities may include following a recorded lecture, or other learning materials, or joining a timetabled live interactive session.
Independent learning
The remainder of your time outside these structured activities will be spent in independent learning which includes individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. You will be expected to work on your own and as part of a group.
Assessment breakdown
You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These include closed and open book examinations, essays, reports, presentations, and reflections. You will be assessed as an individual or as part of a group.
20 to 40% of your course will be assessed through examinations.
Approximately 20% will be assessed through practical work. 40 to 60% will be assessed through coursework.
In your third semester, you will be expected to complete an individual research project.
We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities. Take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.
Recognition of professional qualifications
As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).
The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.
