International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UCAS Code / Course Code:
NA
Qualification/Level:
MSc
Mode of study:
Full Time
Duration:
Other
Location:
High Wycombe Campus
This programme is designed to prepare you for a career in
international logistics and supply chain management. The course is
accredited by the European Supply Chain Institute and The
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.
Students will examine and develop an understanding of the
complexities and processes involved in logistics and supply chain
management and the strategic implications of this area for an
organisation.
This is an innovative course whose contents follows the
guidelines and benchmarks set by relevant professional bodies and
equips students with the specialist skills required to work in
logistics and supply chain management. As a Master’s student, you
will find yourself among young professionals from diverse cultural
backgrounds. The programme aims to apply theory to practice and
provide an international perspective on the subject area.
Course content
The taught element of the
programme focuses on the following subject areas:
• International Logistics and Operations Performance
• Project Management
• Transportation and Distribution Management
• Management Science
• IT for Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Forecasting and Planning
• International Strategy and Organizations
• Research Methods
The Master’s programme culminates with a dissertation. This is
probably the most challenging stage of the programme, although it
offers you a great opportunity to explore aspects of international
logistics and supply chain management in considerable depth.
Assessment
Assessment includes coursework
and examinations. The dissertation represents one third of the
marks for the final award.
Fees for 2010-11
Home/EU - £5,250
International - £8,300
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the
programme should have a good honours degree.
International students are also required to have passed:
• either TOEFL with a minimum score of 575 (paper)
• or TOEFL with a minimum score of 232 (computer)
• or IELTS with a score of 6.5.
If you do not have sufficient TOEFL or IELTS score, why not
consider our Pre-Master's
course?
For further information contact:
Tel: 0800 0565
660
Email: advice@bucks.ac.uk
Click here
to download an application form.