Global Supply Chain Management MSc

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of operations and procurement within global supply chains, highlighting their critical role in enhancing organisational efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate operations frameworks, procurement strategies, and technological advancements that drive business transformation while ensuring compliance with environmental and ethical standards. Through case studies and practical applications, students will refine their problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling them to implement these strategies effectively in professional practice. 

This module examines the strategic, value-adding role of logistics in supply networks, emphasising efficiency and adaptability in an international context. While addressing core logistics activities -from order receipt to delivery- it also considers the growing importance of sustainable practices. Students will develop an understanding of how logistics can balance operational effectiveness with environmental and social considerations to meet the demands of modern global business. 

This module critically examines key developments in strategy and leadership, exploring the models, tools, and theories that shape contemporary practice. Students will engage in critical discussions and evaluations of these frameworks, assessing their applicability and effectiveness in different organisational contexts. A central focus is achieving a balance between theory and practice, enabling students to apply strategic and leadership concepts to navigate complexity and uncertainty within organisations. Additionally, the module encourages students to critically reflect on their own experiences and practices in light of newly acquired knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding of strategic decision-making and leadership effectiveness. 

This module aims to develop your understanding of procurement from a strategic, technological, business process and relationship perspective. This module will provide special emphasis towards negotiation and educate participants on various negotiation strategies.

The module aims to develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills in the context of supply chain management. It explores strategies to design, optimize, and manage supply chains in dynamic and complex environments. Students taking this module will critically analyse real-world challenges, assess the impact of supply chain strategies on organizational performance, and develop innovative solutions. They will be able to align supply chain strategies with business objectives and help realise competitiveness, resilience, and value creation in diverse industries. 

This module introduces students to supply chain planning and control processes, providing a strong theoretical foundation alongside practical applications. Students will explore key concepts, models, tools, and metrics used in supply chain planning and analytics. Core topics include data visualization, probability and probability distributions, data sampling, and inferential statistics. Additionally, students will develop analytical skills through the study of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis, enabling them to make data-driven decisions in supply chain management. 

Logistics is the lifeline of any business which encompasses all activities from receipt of customer orders to delivery of goods at their doorstep. An organisation could have the highest brand equity, the most desirable products, and the best people but it could still fail if its logistics infrastructure and systems are not adequate. You'll gain an understanding of all key areas within logistics from an international perspective.

This module aims to empower students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their M.Sc. programme to undertake a significant research-based project that aligns with their professional interests and career aspirations To provide students with a means of further developing their skills and knowledge gained on their master’s programme, by applying these to a real-life business management issue or problem which they research and seek to identify potential solutions. Through conducting research on a contemporary topic and through writing up a significant project report, students are enabled to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of areas including, the application of appropriate methods of investigation, and their ability to confront and ameliorate business challenges. Developing students’ critical approach, academic research, and report-writing skills. 

This module will develop your understanding of the major issues in corporate finance. In particular, you'll develop your ability to analyse corporate finance issues, apply finance theories to deal with practical issues in corporate finance, and investigate emerging issues and contemporary trends in the field.

This module introduces students from a variety of backgrounds, and with different career ambitions to the strategic project management techniques, and how they are used across a range of sectors to implement strategic corporate objectives. In particular, the module aims to offer a comprehensive account of project management, programme management, project portfolios, and systems design processes. The module will also allow students to engage with PRINCE2® project management methodology and software. 

This module aims to provide a critical overview of international trade theories, with a particular focus on the role and impact of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in global markets. Students will evaluate the empirical validity of trade theories and assess their implication for economic policies, global trade patterns, and corporate strategies. Through the examination of real-world trade dynamics and multinational firm operations, the module equips students with the knowledge to understand and critically engage with contemporary trade issues, policy decisions and the strategic behaviour of MNEs in an interconnected global economy. 

The module will introduce the role of Enterprise Applications in Supply Chain planning and control processes. You'll not only develop a better understanding of the theory behind these processes, but also gain hands-on experience of these processes with SAP©, a leading enterprise resource planning software package, resulting in the requisite practical skills as well.

This module will allow you to develop a systematic understanding of the role of innovation as a key factor in a dynamic business environment and to equip you with the knowledge, expertise and skills needed to manage the innovation process at both strategic and operational level. The module provides an up-to-date overview of the mainstream theories and models of innovation and illustrates successful organisational practices through case study analysis.

This module will provide you with an understanding of business networks and its contributions to entrepreneurial behaviour. This will allow you to confidently discover and develop business networks that will enhance your career.

This module provides you with a means of furthering your skills and knowledge gained on the programme, by applying it to a specific organisational issue or problem. You'll be enabled to demonstrate proficiency in the design of a business enhancement project, application of appropriate methods of investigation, management of the change process, and maintenance of vision in the face of the vicissitudes of business realities.

The primary aim of this module is to develop students’ employability skills and support their search for a placement. The module will include communication, team working, negotiation and problem-solving skills development as well as practical workshops on selection methods, CVs, cover letters, interview preparation and techniques. The module will also introduce students to other methods that will include aptitude test and assessment centres.   

This module examines the strategic, value-adding role of logistics in supply networks, emphasising efficiency and adaptability in an international context. While addressing core logistics activities -from order receipt to delivery- it also considers the growing importance of sustainable practices. Students will develop an understanding of how logistics can balance operational effectiveness with environmental and social considerations to meet the demands of modern global business. 

This module critically examines key developments in strategy and leadership, exploring the models, tools, and theories that shape contemporary practice. Students will engage in critical discussions and evaluations of these frameworks, assessing their applicability and effectiveness in different organisational contexts. A central focus is achieving a balance between theory and practice, enabling students to apply strategic and leadership concepts to navigate complexity and uncertainty within organisations. Additionally, the module encourages students to critically reflect on their own experiences and practices in light of newly acquired knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding of strategic decision-making and leadership effectiveness. 

The module aims to develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills in the context of supply chain management. It explores strategies to design, optimize, and manage supply chains in dynamic and complex environments. Students taking this module will critically analyse real-world challenges, assess the impact of supply chain strategies on organizational performance, and develop innovative solutions. They will be able to align supply chain strategies with business objectives and help realise competitiveness, resilience, and value creation in diverse industries. 

This module aims to empower students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their M.Sc. programme to undertake a significant research-based project that aligns with their professional interests and career aspirations To provide students with a means of further developing their skills and knowledge gained on their master’s programme, by applying these to a real-life business management issue or problem which they research and seek to identify potential solutions. Through conducting research on a contemporary topic and through writing up a significant project report, students are enabled to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of areas including, the application of appropriate methods of investigation, and their ability to confront and ameliorate business challenges. Developing students’ critical approach, academic research, and report-writing skills. 

This module aims to provide a critical overview of international trade theories, with a particular focus on the role and impact of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in global markets. Students will evaluate the empirical validity of trade theories and assess their implication for economic policies, global trade patterns, and corporate strategies. Through the examination of real-world trade dynamics and multinational firm operations, the module equips students with the knowledge to understand and critically engage with contemporary trade issues, policy decisions and the strategic behaviour of MNEs in an interconnected global economy.

This module offers students an academic year long (30 - 36 weeks) professional placement that is directly applicable to their studies, encouraging them to engage in critical reflection on their learning through hands-on experience. Additionally, the module seeks to develop students' intellectual and interpersonal abilities, thereby deepening their critical comprehension of real-world applications. 

The module builds on learning from prior modules and provides students with the experience of working collaboratively on a real, practitioner-driven business or policy transformation project. It enables students to demonstrate proficiency in relation to scoping and addressing topical issues, challenges and opportunities in a relevant field of work. The module will develop students’ ability to effectively focus, present and communicate information and ideas. It aims to enable students to operationalise the knowledge and critical skills gained in their taught modules, develop and consolidate transferrable skills and facilitate integration into work. 

We aim to model a wide range of teaching strategies and approaches on the course which you can adapt to your own setting.

The course is delivered by our academics and industry partners in person and via digital platforms. Our learning activities include lectures – including talks by guest speakers – presentations, workshops seminars webinars, one-to-one tutorials and group projects.

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. Your personal tutor will support you with help and advice throughout your studies.

Our Hendon campus, north London.

In a typical year, you’ll spend about 1200 hours on your course.

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework and presentations.

Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study. We aim to make your timetable available at least 2 weeks before the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.

Typical weekly breakdown

Your timetable will be built around on-campus sessions using our professional facilities, with online sessions for some activities where it will add value. We’ll use technology to enhance all of your learning and give you access to online resources to use in your own time.

A typical week looks like this:

If you choose to embed yourself in an organisation during your final project, there may be additional placement hours.

Learning terms

On-campus: This includes tutor-led sessions such as seminars, lab sessions and demonstrations as well as student-led sessions for work in small groups.

Online learning: This is teaching that is delivered online using tools like Skype or Zoom, as well as work that you do yourself using online teaching resources.

Independent study: This is the work you do in your own time including reading and research.

Part-time study

Students do the modules with full-time students, but across two years

The distribution of modules is as follows:

• Three core modules worth 60 credits in the first year
• Three core and one optional and the project module worth 120 credits in the second year

As a student, you can write to the course leader for more clarity.

We have a strong support network online and on campus to help you develop your academic skills. We offer one-to-one and group sessions to develop your learning skills together with academic support from our library, IT teams and learning experts.

Your knowledge and understanding are assessed through a range of activities, including business proposals, consultancy projects, negotiations, presentations, written assignments, and the research and writing undertaken for their dissertation. Your Cognitive skills are evaluated through coursework that requires you to access, analyse, and interpret data and literature to develop reports and business proposals. The dissertation provides an opportunity to critically evaluate, design, and propose solutions or future
research directions. Formative assessment, including drafts, peer discussions, and in-class activities, supports your learning and directly contributes to your summative assessments. Formative feedback is provided throughout the programme to guide you in refining your work and
developing advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

You'll evaluate your work, skills and knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Sometimes you'll work in groups and assess each other's progress.

Each term, you'll get regular feedback on your learning.