MSc Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

This specialist program in Global Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to manage international supply chains and understand their role within global organizations. It covers topics such as global supply chain management, operations strategy, and sustainable supply chain management, preparing students for careers in sectors like manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics. The program is accredited by CIPS and draws on the University of Bristol's research excellence, ranked fifth in the UK.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This specialist program is designed for graduates seeking managerial or consulting careers in global operations, logistics, or supply chain management in the private, public, or third sectors. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage and improve global supply chain operations and develop an understanding of their role and function within international organizations. The program explores the effects of global trade and business, emphasizing grand challenges such as increasing digitalization and innovation in product and service development, international environmental sustainability regulation, and corporate social responsibility and ethics issues. It reflects contemporary themes and developments within operations and supply chain management, enabling students to explore how global supply chains are managed and acquire the skills to challenge, innovate, and solve problems.

Outline:

The program consists of six compulsory taught units and a dissertation or applied extended project. The taught units cover the following topics:

• Global Supply Chain Management
• Operations Strategy
• Logistics and Transportation Management
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and case studies. Students will have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals through guest lectures and may participate in a live consulting project with a client organization.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for a range of careers in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, international transportation, and third-party logistics firms. They may also join consultancy firms and software developers in areas such as distribution network planning, transportation, and purchasing. Typical roles include supply chain analyst, operations strategist, junior management consultant, logistics planner, project manager, production planner, inventory manager, and purchasing manager.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
• 88% of the University of Bristol's Business and Management research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
• The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK (Times Higher Education).
• 94% of the University of Bristol's research is assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).

| Tuition Fee | Currency | | - | - | | UK: full-time | £17,600 per year | | Overseas: full-time | £32,300 per year |