Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Applied) MSc
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Applied) MSc at Teesside University is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed in higher-level business management careers. The program focuses on strategic and change management alongside cross-cultural and international aspects of business, providing a comprehensive understanding of global business practices. Graduates are prepared for diverse and rewarding career opportunities in the global business landscape, including strategic management, leadership, and logistics and supply chain management.
Program Outline
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Applied) MSc, Teesside University
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed in higher-level business management careers.
- Develop employability skills and UK experience.
- Provide clear links between theory and international business practice.
- Discuss relevant management techniques and themes in a global context.
Description:
This program deepens your understanding of strategic and change management alongside cross-cultural and international aspects of business. You'll reflect on the main functional areas of international business, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical enterprise skills in a global context. The course focuses on areas like:
- Global decision-making in operations and finance.
- Global economics.
- Cultural issues in international management. A work-based module in your second year offers practical experience within a UK-based organization, allowing you to put your skills to practice. The program culminates in a dissertation, providing an opportunity to apply your knowledge to a significant international business project.
Overall, the program equips you with:
- Knowledge and understanding:
- Global influences on business.
- Analyzing management decisions in an international setting.
- Recent advances in management theory, research, and practice.
- Skills and abilities:
- Strategic thinking in business operations.
- Integrating theory and practice in a global context.
- Conducting research and analysis.
- Applying knowledge to solve real-world business problems.
Outline:
Course Structure:
The program consists of core modules and optional modules.
Core Modules:
- Advanced Practice: Develop practical experience and enhance your employability through internships or project-based opportunities.
- Dissertation: Integrate your learning and development by applying your knowledge and understanding to a real-world organizational problem.
- Global Business Environment: Management and the Economy: Analyze the international business environment, globalization process, and global economy.
- Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management: Understand operational research and systems dynamics methods applicable to logistics and supply chain management.
- Managing in a Challenging Environment: Develop a systematic understanding of organizations and leadership skills to navigate challenging situations.
- Postgraduate Business Research Methods: Learn about research design, ethical principles, data collection and analysis, and research proposal development.
- Strategic Project Management: Gain a strategic overview of project management processes and explore the language of projects.
- Sustainable Leadership: Develop self-leadership skills and a creative and entrepreneurial approach to leadership with a focus on global sustainability.
Optional Modules:
- International Business Strategy
- Global Marketing Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Business Analytics
- International Finance
Note:
The availability of optional modules may vary.
Course Schedule:
The program is offered full-time over two years, with start dates in September and January.
Semester Dates:
- Semester 1: September to January.
- Semester 2: February to June.
Individual Modules:
Detailed descriptions of individual modules can be found on the Teesside University website.
Assessment:
Assessment Strategy:
- Designed to assess subject-specific knowledge, cognitive and intellectual skills, and transferable skills.
- Provides opportunities for feedback to guide learning and development.
- Includes individual and group assignments, business reports, case studies, presentations, a research proposal and literature review, and the production of a dissertation.
Specific Assessment Methods:
- Advanced Practice: Pass/fail based on reflective assessment.
- Dissertation: Substantial piece of independent research and writing, graded according to established criteria.
- Other modules: Assignments, exams, presentations, case studies, and other methods as appropriate for the module content.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Interactive classroom sessions
- Group work
- Class debates
- Employer projects
- Case study analysis
- Research
Teaching Staff:
Experienced faculty with expertise in international business, management, and related fields.
Unique Approach:
Focus on real-world application of theory through case studies, industry projects, and the work-based learning module.
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are equipped to pursue a variety of management roles on a global scale, including:
- Global strategic management
- Leadership and management
- Strategic marketing management
- Managing people, operations, and finance
- Business startups
- Logistics and supply chain management
Key Skills Acquired:
- Strategic thinking
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Research and analysis
- Project management
Other:
- The program is eligible for a £2,500 Sir Keith Skeoch postgraduate scholarship.
- Teesside University is located in Middlesbrough, UK, and offers a modern, enterprising, and dynamic business school environment.
- Graduates benefit from the University's extensive alumni network and career support services.
- The program offers an international focus and prepares students for the global business environment.
Summary:
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Applied) MSc at Teesside University provides a comprehensive and practical education for individuals seeking careers in the challenging and dynamic field of international business. Through a well-structured curriculum, experienced faculty, and a focus on real-world application, the program equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed on a global scale.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- Full-time 2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £4,325 a year
- Fee for international applicants £10,000 a year
