International Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Plymouth
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineeringDigital media, production, and technologyArchitecture and planningBuilding and constructionEngineering and technology

About this course

Greatly enhance your employability in the maritime industries with a programme that includes options to study abroad, gain a dual award title, and join the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association (PYNDA) upon graduation. With this professionally accredited course you'll develop commercial focus through our visiting speakers programme and benefit from a research and technology driven curriculum.

* Stand out to employers with a postgraduate qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and The Nautical Institute.

* Expand your employment opportunities with a dual award title of international logistics and supply chain management, displaying expertise in a range of fields.

* Gain the specialist skills you need to enter senior management positions in the maritime industry and related fields.

* Take the opportunity to experience the martime industries abroad with the option of choosing a joint programme with Fontys University of Applied Sciences, School of Business Engineering and Logistics (FHBL), at Venlo, the Netherlands.

* Designed to appeal to those already in the workplace, our programme allows you to take the opportunity to enhance your professional competence by building on your existing experiences through a structured programme of study.

* Graduate and join our fleet of successful alumni, highly regarded in their industry for possessing the critical skills required to discuss a range of solutions for serious management problems in international shipping and port management.

* Broaden your horizons by joining a programme with a truly international focus. In any given year our students might hail from over 20 different countries, enhancing one another’s academic experiences and providing excellent opportunities for international networking.

* Benefit from the breadth of knowledge of our multicultural and international staff with expertise in their respective areas and a wealth of industry liaison experience.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3544 Data analysts
1242 Managers in storage and warehousing
1241 Managers in transport and distribution
3542 Importers and exporters
3543 Project support officers
1134 Purchasing managers and directors

Course Details

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