Supply Chain Management and Logistics MSc
Across international organisations, industries, and services we find supply chains of systems, people, resources, and information that are all crucial in keeping the world moving. Our MSc Supply Chain Management and Logistics course has been created by lecturers with professional experience at Apple, Amazon, Cargolux, Hilton hotels, Jaguar, McDonalds, Musgrave, Phillips, and Tesco. The team behind the course have also worked with the European Commission and the UK Government in supply chain implementation.
Today, it is essential for businesses to invest in their supply chains and embrace the latest digital technologies to optimise supply chain operations. As you study this course you’ll develop strategic operations skills that are highly sought after in any sector offering a product or service. Through a blend of core and optional course modules, you’ll get ready to address the challenges created by today's competitive, omni-channel supply chain environment and learn how to develop an agile, customer responsive, and profitable supply chain. Having been devised in consultation with leading employers in supply chain, this is a modern degree that will teach you skills that are in desperate need within the industry, including cutting edge digital practices such as blockchain, security, and governance.
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and offers full exemption from the educational requirements for Chartered Membership, speeding up your time to Chartered Member status. It is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). This double accreditation gives you a degree that is a powerful addition to your CV, giving you an almost limitless choice of employment and career progression possibilities.
Campus Information
Berlin
You’ll be studying with us in the heart of Berlin’s International Business District, close to the German headquarters of several major corporations including Sony, Deutsche Bahn, Daimler, the Axel Springer Media Group, and many more. It’s not all work in the business district though - there are also fantastic shopping centres and restaurants, and plenty of parks and green spaces for a quiet stroll or a place to study away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Understanding how to digitise, economise, and optimise a supply chain is a highly desirable skill. That’s why your course will focus on real-world practice, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn to real business scenarios. Guest speakers and lecturers from industry will also inform you about the latest developments in the sector as you progress through your studies. Some of the key learnings you’ll take away from this course include:
Developing a variety of transferable skills suited to an extensive range of supply chain and operations roles.
Evaluating options for enhancing supply chain efficiency in the digital business environment.
Analysing Big Data sets to identify supply chain forecasts, trends, and plans.
Designing agile, sustainable and flexible supply chain engines for success in the digital business environment.
Evaluating the contribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in contemporary supply chain management.
Exploring the various digital technologies, software applications and business models that might be employed to maximise supply chain efficiency and sustainability in the global business environment.
Evaluating methodologies for data analysis and modelling, develop and evaluate supply chain plans and explore the importance of people management when building effective supply chain relationships.
Analysing relevant theory, case material and the enabling technologies that might be deployed to optimise supply chain performance.
Gaining multifunctional skills that will maximise your employability and career potential.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this MSc in Supply Chain Management and Logistics course at Arden University, you must normally have:
A UK Honours Degree at a minimum of second class (2.2) or equivalent
Some students decide to join us straight after they complete their undergraduate studies. For those joining us after time in the workplace, recommend they have five years of experience as a manager of people or projects.
English proficiency
IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 60-78; or equivalent
Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English; a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 9207 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A