Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc

Lancaster University

Our MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management will develop your understanding of operations, logistics and supply chains, including the latest academic developments. The programme combines academic rigour with practical relevance, preparing you to address key challenges in logistics and supply chain management.In addition to subject-specific expertise, you will develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and professional skills essential for real-world impact. The programme benefits from close industry links and is accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). This provides a pathway to professional recognition and equips you for a wide range of careers across manufacturing, retail, logistics, and consultancy sectors.Comprehensive curriculumYou will explore all major aspects of logistics and supply chain management, including operations planning, logistics management, procurement, transportation, and sustainability. The programme’s curriculum is grounded in both the theoretical foundations and the latest developments in the field, offering a blend of academic insight and practical relevance.Applied learningA key strength of this programme is its applied, problem-based approach. We emphasise applying knowledge in professional contexts. You will learn through case studies, field trips, simulation tools and an independent research project tied to a real business problem.

Management Science