Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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

About this course

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Course Summary

  • Develop and enhance your technical and problem solving skills in the area of logistics, with a specific emphasis on supply chain management.

  • Promote contemporary best practice in the theory and application of leading edge technologies, processes and systems

  • Provide a route to Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership.

    The course covers strategies, management, technology and systems. You learn modern approaches to supply chain management such as lean, six-sigma and operations management which are integral elements of the course. On the two-year work experience route, the course offers useful work placement opportunities.

    How you learn

    At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive.

    This course enhances your career potential by improving your knowledge and transferable skills. Through the use of our academics' industrial experience, research and consultancy, we engage you into an enriched practical teaching environment. Sheffield Hallam University is a SAP Student Academy and a founding member of the SAP University Alliance. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to have free access to SAP and sit the SAP certification in one of the available modules by SAP but at extra cost.

    You learn through:

  • lectures

  • seminars

  • tutorials

  • laboratory sessions

    This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

    Applied learning Work Placement

    You’ll have the opportunity to go on a work placement for up to 12 months, where you’ll apply academic theory and your skills in a real-world setting. This hands-on experience will enhance your professional development and help you to make informed career choices after graduation. We’ll support you to source a placement that is relevant to your course.

    Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported to reflect on your experience and contribution to the organisation you work for. You'll also share your progress and achievements with your Placement Academic Supervisor as part of your final assessment.

    Networking opportunities

    You attend a series of guest lectures and industry visits to enhance your learning experience and to make you understand how theories and technologies are used in industry. Guest speakers include supply chain professionals from manufacturing, retail, health, food and pharmaceutical industries.

    Future careers

    This course prepares you for a career as:

  • a logistics coordinator

  • a supply chain analyst

  • a solutions analyst

  • a supply chain coordinator

  • a demand analyst

    Where will I study?

    You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1134 Purchasing managers and directors
    1241 Managers in transport and distribution
    1242 Managers in storage and warehousing
    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
    Sheffield
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Digital media, production, and technology, Engineering and technology