International Supply Chain and Logistics Management Masters - MSc at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Supply chain management coordinates the movement of products all the way from the sourcing of raw materials to the purchasing of products by the final users and the management of customer services. With huge corporations like Walmart, Dell, and Amazon performing millions of transactions a day, effective and efficient supply chain management has become critical to the world economy.

Solving problems and making decisions are integral parts of every organization’s daily operations. The discipline of Operations and Supply Chain Management focuses on the development and application of scientific and mathematical modeling to aid organizations in making these decisions. Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply analytical models and to acquire essential computer skills necessary in the increasingly technical business environments. Many organizations hire Operations and Supply Chain Management majors for managerial positions because of their computing skills and problem-solving abilities. These skills are essential in business environments that are seeking increased efficiency and productivity. The focus of this degree is on applications and appropriate software with a view toward how a manager can effectively apply quantitative models to improve the decision-making process.

Greatly enhance your employability in areas of international logistics and supply chain management with a programme that includes options to study abroad, gain a dual award title and join the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association (PYNDA) upon graduation. With this professionally accredited programme you develop commercial focus through our visiting speakers programme and benefit from a research-informed and technology-enhanced curriculum

This programme is available with a January or September start.