Comments about MSc-PgDip-PgCert Logistics and Supply Chain Management - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements UK students Normally one from • an honours degree (2.2 or above) in a science or engineering subject • suitable professional qualifications in an engineering field • a degree in any discipline plus at least one year of relevant experience • a diploma in a technological area plus at least three years of relevant experience. Overseas students You need an English language score of IELTS 6.0 or more or a TOEFL 213 or more, plus India • a first class BE in an relevant discipline, or a good second class BE with a strong performance in mechanical and manufacturing subjects China • a four year Bachelors degree in an relevant discipline, with an overall average of at least 80 per cent or equivalent Other countries • a good honours degree or equivalent in an relevant subject
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Academic title
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Course description
This course is suitable for
• supply chain practitioners wanting to become technical specialists or managers in industrial and manufacturing companies
• recent graduates beginning a career in this area
• engineers and managers needing to develop their skills in logistics and supply chain management
• others involved in the supply and movement of goods through the supply chain
It increases your career potential by improving your
• knowledge and experience in logistics and the supply chain
• technical and problem solving skills
• supply chain management techniques
• management skills
• ability to take on greater responsibility
You also develop your understanding of current best practice in the theory and application of leading edge technologies, processes and systems in logistics, operations engineering and supply chain management.
The course has four management modules covering areas such as project and quality management, and business process management. It also has four logistics and supply chain management modules including supply chain and manufacturing strategy, and lean operations.
The international product development module involves working in multidisciplinary teams to develop a new product within a global market. This develops much sought after advanced technical and business skills. The project provides a supported environment to develop your ability in an area of your interest.
Associated careers
If you are a new graduate, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to begin a career as a technical specialist or manager. If you are already employed in supply chain and logistics, it improves you career potential and can lead to roles with greater responsibility.
It can also help towards a career teaching engineering.
Course content
Management modules
• finance and marketing • project and quality management • business process management • systems modelling and simulation
Logistics and supply chain management modules
• logistics planning and control • warehouse management • lean operations • supply chain and manufacturing strategy
MSc
• project and dissertation
