Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc 24 September 2018 Full-time Cranfield Campus The Cranfield Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The programme has been co-designed with senior logistics and supply chain professionals and is delivered by Europe's largest specialist logistics and supply chain management faculty. It will provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills that you need to further your career as a logistics and supply chain professional.
An introduction to the Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc (#videomodal_VQ_ht4Rj3-k)
At a glance
Start date 24 September 2018 Duration 1 year Delivery Taught modules 60%, individual project 40% Qualification MSc Study type Full-time
Who is it for?
Recent graduates with a good undergraduate degree who want a broad understanding of logistics and supply chain management and wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. Logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and move to the next level professionally.
Class Profile 2017/18*:
Gender:
Male 50% - Female 50%
Age Range:
21 - 43 years
Average Age:
27 years
Number of Nationalities:
31
Nationality:
UK/EU: 28% - International: 72%
Cohort Size:
175
Average Class Size:
40
*The above data combines the 2017/18 class profiles for the two Cranfield Supply Chain MSc courses.
Term Dates
Orientation Week:
24 September 2018 – 28 September 2018
Term One:
1 October 2018 – 14 December 2018
Term Two:
7 January 2019 – 22 March 2019
Term Three:
8 April 2019 – 21 June 2019
Term Four:
24 June 2019 – 6 September 2019
Why this course?
Cranfield School of Management was ranked 1st outside US and 11th globally in the Supply Chain Management World ‘University 100’ (http://www.scmworld.com/top-supply-chain-universities-question-reputation/?nabe=4527655900938240:1) annual survey 2016, and 2nd in the Top 20 for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, for providing young people in this field with the skills and mix of expertise required to develop as supply chain leaders of the future. More than just an academic institution, Cranfield School of Management’s world-class research, expertise and teaching result in practical management solutions that are transforming the world of business today. For 50 years, we have been working with leading companies across the globe, pursuing our mission to improve the practice of management. Our aim is to develop logistics and supply chain professionals who can take the skills they develop on our programme and make a significant difference in the marketplace. Many of our faculty are regarded as leading experts in this area, combining excellent reputations for teaching with experience drawn from the commercial world. Our approach to teaching is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence, and places huge emphasis on real-world challenges. You will gain an in-depth understanding of supply chain strategy and sustainability, how to analyse and design effective supply chain operations, how to use data, models and software to solve problems and inform decisions, the role of warehousing in modern supply chains, procurement strategy, inventory, operations management, accounting, freight transport and project management. Modules include a combination of interactive lectures, participative workshops, case studies and presentations from high-profile visiting speakers. In addition to the modules, the individual thesis offers the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have developed on the programme.
Watch our student and faculty videos to find out more
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The content of the MSc programme itself is incredibly practical. We have some of the best professors and doctors in the field, and the international presence of the students on the course is also brilliant for learning different cultures around the world. Chang Song, Accelerated Management Scheme at Bakkavor, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc alumna, 2016
Informed by Industry
Our full-time faculty team work closely with our advisory board of senior logistics and procurement professionals from global organisations. Their experience and advice drives the continued development of our supply chain courses ensuring they are relevant for today’s global supply chain environment. Our faculty is also supported by a diverse team of international visiting industry speakers and professors.
Your teaching team
Cranfield boasts Europe's largest specialist logistics, procurement and supply chain management faculty and is renowned as a centre of excellence in this field. Our full-time faculty team is supported by a diverse team of international visiting industry speakers and professors. Dr Denyse Julien (/som/people/dr-denyse-julien-781715) - Course Director
Dr Hendrik Reefke (/som/people/dr-hendrik-reefke-350315)
Dr Emel Aktas (/som/people/dr-emel-aktas-508615)
Dr Soroosh Saghiri (/som/people/dr-soroosh-saghiri-376615)
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Dr Heather Skipworth (/som/people/dr-heather-skipworth-
John Algar (/som/people/john-algar-325415)
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Dr Leila Alinaghian (/som/people/dr-leila-alinaghian-784115)
Dr Simon Templar (/som/people/dr-simon-templar-826915)
Michael Bernon (/som/people/michael-bernon-317115)
Dr Benny Tjahjono (/som/people/dr-benny-tjahjono-1345115)
Professor Michael Bourlakis (/som/people/professor-michael-bourlakis-841715)
Professor Richard Wilding OBE (/som/people/professor-
Dr Farooq Habib (/som/people/dr-farooq-habib-396915)
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Dr Vahid Mirzabeiki (/som/people/dr-vahid-mirza-beiki-139215)
Dr Nicky Yates (/som/people/dr-nicky-yates-726615)
Dr Andrey Pavlov (/som/people/dr-andrey-pavlov-791915)
Dr Andrey Pavlov (/som/people/dr-andrey-pavlov-791915)
Melvyn Peters (/som/sitecore/content/university/home/about/senior-team/senior-
Dr Uta Juttner (/som/people/dr-uta-juttner-791115)
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Dr Silvia Rossi Tafuri
Accreditation
Our Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (http://www.ciltuk.org.uk/) and The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (http://www.cips.org/en-GB/). Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible for full membership of both institutes.
(http://www.cips.org/)
(https://www.ciltuk.org.uk/)
Cranfield School of Management is also the first UK-based University to gain the European Logistics Association (http://www.elalog.eu/) accreditation. Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for the designation cESLOG (European logistician), which is valid for five years.
(http://www.elalog.eu/)
Course details
The course comprises ten core modules and four elective modules. This enables you to tailor the course to suit your personal career plan. You will have the opportunity to attend a study tour, subject to additional cost. The culmination of the learning process is your opportunity to undertake an individual thesis project which is in-company or Cranfield led, the topics of which cover a broad range of areas.
Study Tour
The study tour is a unique opportunity to experience a supply chain perspective in a different economic region in Europe. You will gain first-hand experience of how supply strategies in the region are influenced by different pressures (both internal and external) and you will gain a rich understanding of the differences between supply chain practices. The tour normally takes place over three to four days. On your return you will have gained valuable insights and will appreciate the diverse nature of supply chain management. Please note that the study tour is subject to additional costs.
Individual project
You will undertake an empirical research project for your individual thesis, enabling you to apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt during the course. This provides the opportunity to work in an original way, and may involve undertaking a project with either an industrial sponsor or on a Cranfield led project, the topics of which cover a broad range of areas.
Assessment
Taught modules 60%, individual project 40%
SoM Disclaimer
Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels. To give you a taster, we have listed the core modules and some optional modules affiliated with this programme which ran in the academic year 2017– 2018. There is no guarantee that these modules will run for 2018 entry. All modules are subject to change depending on your year of entry.
Compulsory modules All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course
Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability Principles of Strategic Procurement Inventory and Operations Management Accounting and Finance for Supply Chain Management Analytical Techniques for Supply Chain Management Freight Transport Information Systems and eBusiness Physical Network Design Project Management Introduction Warehousing Personal Development Research Methods Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Elective modules A selection of modules from the following list need to be taken as part of this course
Logistics Outsourcing Performance Measurement in the Supply Chain Business Process Outsourcing Designing and Managing Resilient Supply Chains Simulation Retail Logistics Six Sigma Sales and Operations Planning Social Network Analysis in a Supply Chain Context Planning and Resourcing for Road Freight Transport Logistics and Supply Chain Management Business Model Generation Humanitarian Logistics
Fees and funding
European Union students applying for university places in the 2018 to 2019 academic year will still have access to student funding support. Please see the UK Government’s announcement (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-confirms-funding-for-eu-students-for-2018-to-2019) (21 April 2017). Cranfield University welcomes applications from students from all over the world for our postgraduate programmes. The Home/EU student fees listed continue to apply to EU students. Home EU Student Fees (#tab1) Overseas Fees (#tab2) MSc Full-time
£13,000
Fee notes: The fees outlined apply to all students whose initial date of registration falls on or between 1 August 2018 and 31 July 2019. All students pay the tuition fee set by the University for the full duration of their registration period agreed at their initial registration. A non-refundable £1,000 deposit is payable on offer acceptances and will be deducted from your overall tuition fee. Additional fees for extensions to the agreed registration period may be charged and can be found below. Fee eligibility at the Home/EU rate is determined with reference to UK Government regulations. As a guiding principle, EU nationals (including UK) who are ordinarily resident in the EU pay Home/EU tuition fees, all other students (including those from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man) pay Overseas fees. For further information regarding tuition fees, please refer to our fee notes (/som/funding/fees-and-funding/important-fee-notes).
Funding Opportunities
Specific funding opportunities for this course Cranfield Scholarships (/som/funding/cranfield-scholarships) We have a number of Cranfield Scholarships available for UK/EU candidates. These are awarded at the course director's discretion and are based on merit as well as considerations of financial need. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please indicate so in in the financial details section of your application. Alan Harrison Half-Fee Scholarship (/som/sitecore/content/university/home/funding/funding-opportunities/alan-harrison-half-feescholarship) A half-fee scholarship is available for an outstanding UK/EU candidate. The scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of the application as a whole, i.e. an applicant's achievements, academic credentials, professional track record and personal merit, and on the interviewer's report, i.e. an assessment of the applicant's communication and interpersonal skills, leadership potential as well as the candidate's likely contribution to the cohort. Please note that the deadline for this scholarship has now passed. Cranfield Postgraduate Loan Scheme (CPLS) (/som/sitecore/content/university/home/funding/funding-opportunities/cranfield-postgraduateloan-scheme) The Cranfield Postgraduate Loan Scheme (CPLS) is a funding programme providing affordable tuition fee and maintenance loans for full-time UK/EU students studying technology-based MSc courses. Additional scholarships and bursaries To help students find and secure appropriate funding we have collated details of a range of scholarships and bursaries available which contribute towards fees and/or living costs for graduates applying for full-time Masters courses in business and management. Find out more (/som/funding/msc-funding-opportunities)
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually candidates must hold either a: first or a second class UK honours degree in a relevant discipline, or international degree - equivalent of UK qualifications Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered if they have a professional qualification together with 5 years' relevant work experience.
English Language
If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. Our minimum requirements are as follows: IELTS (https://www.ielts.org/what-is-ielts/ielts-for-study) - 6.5 overall and 6.5 in the writing component TOEFL (http://www.ets.org/toefl) - 92 and a writing score 21 Pearson PTE Academic (https://pearsonpte.com/the-test) - 65 Cambridge English Scale (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/) - 180 Cambridge English: Advanced (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/) - C Cambridge English: Proficiency (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency/) - C Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English III (http://www.trinitycollege.co.uk/site/?id=3192) - pass In addition to these minimum scores you are also expected to achieve a balanced score across all elements of the test. We reserve the right to reject any test score if any one element of the test score is too low. We can only accept tests taken within two years of your registration date (with the exception of Cambridge English tests which have no expiry date). Students requiring a Tier 4 (General) visa must ensure they can meet the English language requirements set out by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) (https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/knowledge-of-english) and we recommend booking a IELTS for UKVI test (https://www.ielts.org/what-isielts/ielts-for-migration/united-kingdom). Applicants who do not already meet the English language entry requirement for their chosen Cranfield course can apply to attend one of our Presessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses (/som/pre-sessional-english-course). We offer Winter/Spring and Summer programmes each year to offer holders.
Your career
95% of School of Management students were employed within 3 months of graduation*.
The Cranfield Career Development Service (/som/career-development-service) offers a comprehensive service to help you develop a set of career management skills that will remain with you throughout your career. During your course you will receive support and guidance to help you plan an effective strategy for your personal and professional development, whether you are looking to secure your first management role, or wanting take your career to the next level. Cranfield Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc graduates have secured jobs with a diverse range of companies including Airbus, Tata Consultancy Services, Group Lotus, Adidas, Lidl, BMW Group, Toyota Motors, HelloFresh, KPMG, Kuehne & Nagel, Bentley, Saint Gobain, United Biscuits, Heineken, Eli Lilly UK, Unilever and Deutsche Bank. Their roles have included Buyer, Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Manager, Demand Planner and Supply Chain Operations Manager. *based on those students for whom we hold data, across all School of Management full-time master's courses (2015/16 cohort).
Applying
Our students do not always fit traditional academic or career paths. We consider this to be a positive aspect of diversity, not a hurdle. We are looking for a body of professional learners who have a wide range of experiences to share. If you are unsure of your suitability for our Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc programme we are happy to review your details (/som/forms/eligibility-check-form) and give you feedback before you make a formal application. To apply you will need to register to use our online system. Once you have set up an account you will be able to create, save and amend your application form before submitting it. Once your online application has been submitted together with your supporting documentation, it will be processed by our admissions team. You will then be advised by email if you are successful, unsuccessful, or whether the course director would like to interview you before a decision is made. Applicants based outside of the UK may be interviewed either by telephone or video conference. Apply Now (https://webapps2.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectuslinks/course/show.action;jsessionid=59ABF4A27E2A374BA1F4F037E969BCE0? course=Logistics+and+Supply+Chain+Management)
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