Operations and Supply Chain Management

University of Plymouth
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesEvents managementSociology

About this course

Build the skills and competencies to help businesses manage the planning, production and delivery of their products and services. Learn how advanced operations management, modern and sustainable supply chains, and the flow of information therein have become the bedrock of competitive advantage in an ever changing global business environment. Become a confident professional in operations and supply chain management and make a decisive step towards securing a very exciting career.

* Bridge the gap from your previous studies or work experience and acquire the specialist knowledge that will help you to join this rapidly growing industry. This programme is designed to be accessible to you, welcoming applicants from a broad range of undergraduate disciplines.

* Lead the way in the industry by learning to view the supply chain and logistics sector with a distinctly contemporary eye – sustainability and environmental issues are embedded in all our modules, increasing your employability and better preparing you for the challenges that climate change presents the industry.

* Examine the latest regulatory and governance in supply chains placing your knowledge and skills at the leading edge of the sector.

* Take advantage of our programme of visiting speakers, and gain insider knowledge and important networking contacts to ensure you’re ready to enter the workplace immediately upon graduation.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1139 Functional managers and directors
7220 Customer service supervisors
2432 Marketing and commercial managers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Events management, Sociology