Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Kent
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyEngineering and technology

About this course

Logistics and supply chain management is the process of managing a product from creation to transportation. It involves processing orders, storing, moving and delivering goods, but also predicting the future needs of your customers.

On this detail-driven CILT and CIPS-accredited MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management course, our in-house academic experts teach you the vital theory, modes and systems to succeed in this area. You’ll graduate with the ability to plan, predict and perform in an ever-important field. Also available with an optional Industrial Placement.

Reasons to study MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Kent

  • Kent Business School is a ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business school placing us in the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

  • You’ll be part of a supportive community at our Canterbury campus, one hour from London

  • You’ll learn from our expert teaching staff, many of which appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide

  • You can increase your career prospects through an Industrial Placement or In-Company Student Consultancy Project, or even transform your idea into a business through the Business Start-Up Journey with ASPIRE

  • You’ll gain access to employability support from enrolment up to 3 years after graduation at the historic Canterbury Cathedral

  • As a member of the SAP University Alliances Program, Kent Business School provides you with access to the learning portal of SAP, the most popular ERP system and related case study materials.

    What you’ll learn

    You’ll learn vital topics of global logistics and supply chain management, such as planning, modelling and analytics, operations management and digital transformation alongside the imperative topics of sustainable procurement, warehouse and global transportation management. You will finish your master's with a detailed report with the support of a dedicated expert supervisor.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Canterbury

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Canterbury

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1241 Managers in transport and distribution
    1242 Managers in storage and warehousing
    1134 Purchasing managers and directors
    3542 Importers and exporters
    1140 Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport
    1243 Managers in logistics

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Canterbury
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Engineering and technology