Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Placement - MSc

University of Kent

Develop a comprehensive understanding of global supply chain strategies, from procurement and production to distribution and customer service. This course prepares you to solve real-world challenges, drive innovation, and lead successful supply chain operations sustainably in today’s interconnected economy.Overview:Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is the process of managing a product from creation to transportation. It involves processing orders, storing, moving and delivering goods, but also predicting the future needs of your customers. On this detail-driven MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a Year in Industry course, our in-house academic experts teach you the vital theory, modes and systems to succeed in this area. You’ll graduate with the ability to plan, predict and perform in an ever-important field. Taking a year in industry allows you to gain work experience in the UK or overseas as part of your Master's. While the placements are self-sought, the School offers support through extra-curricular engagement with our dedicated placements team. Opting for this course with a placement takes the length of your course to up to two years.Reasons to study MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Placement at KentKent Business School is a ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business school.You will be studying at one of the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.Your learning experience, further education and career journey will be significantly enhanced by the following benefits:Quality Assurance: We meet rigorous international standards in education, faculty, research, and student support so you achieve the highest-quality education.Global Recognition: Our degrees are respected worldwide so we attract high-quality students and international academics with impeccable professional experience and research credentials which create a stimulating and innovative learning environment.Employability: Your future employers will value the rigorous standards these schools and accreditation organisations uphold. Our focus on employability is reinforced through real-world experiences integrated into the curriculum.Societal Impact: We teach responsible business practices, engaging with communities, and promoting thought leadership. This prepares your to contribute positively to business, communities and society.You’ll be part of a supportive community at our Canterbury campus, one hour from LondonYou’ll learn from our expert teaching staff, many of which appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwideYou can increase your career prospects through an optional short-term Professional Placement/Internship module as part of your degree, develop consultancy skills through our optional ‘Logistics and Supply Chain Challenge’ module or progress onto a 12-month optional Placement. You can even transform your idea into a business through the Business start-up Journey with Aspire.You’ll gain access to employability support from enrolment up to three years after graduation at the historic Canterbury CathedralWhat you'll learnYou’ll learn vital topics of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, such as planning, modelling and analytics, operations management and digital transformation alongside the imperative topics of sustainable procurement, warehouse and global transportation management. At the end of Stage One, you start your year in industry.AccreditationsWe are updating all of our modules on this course to ensure we provide you with the tools you need to make a real impact after you graduate. We are currently working with CILT and CIPS to make sure these modules meet industry standards and retain this course's accreditations.

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