MSc in Operations & Supply Chain Management

MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management

By the end of the Online MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management programme, you will have a thorough understanding of the latest developments in operations and supply chain practice across a variety of sectors. You will emerge equipped with the knowledge and skills to help you reach a senior managerial position and become one of the operations, logistics and supply chain strategists of the future.

Designed by one of the UK’s leading specialist research groups, the Online Masters offers a theoretical and practical examination of the factors necessary for effective operations and supply management in today’s global and highly competitive markets. In particular, the global virtual classroom in which you study enables you to understand the practical and strategic implications of multinational supply chains and to learn directly from your professional counterparts in other parts of the world. 

In addition, the MSc demonstrates how successful operations performance can shape and influence the sales and profit ambition of a business. The intent is also to provide you with a profound understanding of the processes and techniques for developing operations strategy and managing operations and supply chain activities.

MSc Supply Chain Management programme

The Online MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management programme is composed of six core modules, two electives and one dissertation (for a total of 180 credit points). 

Core modules

Strategic Operations Management
Supply Chain Operations Management
Logistics and International Trade
Business Analysis and Assessment
Total Quality Management
Lean Thinking
Elective modules
Students choose one from Group A and one from either Group A or Group B.

Group A
Operations Modelling and Simulation
Project Management
E-Commerce

Group B
Marketing Management
International Business and Emerging Markets
Performance Management

Dissertation

The culmination of your MSc in Supply Chain Management programme, this written project demonstrates your mastery and integration of all your previous learning. The dissertation is the cornerstone of the UK university system. It is an original, scholarly work that applies your new knowledge and experience and allows you to prove your mastery of the techniques you have studied. 

Students choose their dissertation topic in conjunction with their Personal Dissertation Advisor, an academic supervisor who will provide support throughout the study and writing process.

Prior to taking the MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management from Laureate Online Education, the following are required:

• Bachelor’s degree equivalent to UK Honours degree.
• English equivalent to minimum of IETS test level 6.5 overall.
• TOEFL 580 paper based test / 88 Internet based test / TEEP 6.5
• 2 years of relevant work experience.

Please note for the MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Laureate Online Education also evaluates applicants on an individual basis.

The Online MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management programme takes on average 30 months to complete. However, since students progress at their own pace, you may choose to complete your studies in as little as 24 months or spread them over 60 months.