Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Develop vital skills and specialist knowledge of all aspects of the supply chain.
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With ever-increasing consumer demand and a changing planet, global supply chains require strong, dynamic leaders more than ever before. Develop the skills in project management, leadership, business analysis, risk management and opportunity optimisation you need to be a successful supply chain manager.
You’ll learn the theory and practice behind every step of the supply chain, so you can make confident decisions informed by their likely impact – whether that's further down the chain itself, or on the environment.
Discover the factors that cause the supply chain to slow down or halt and develop the strategic and problem-solving skills you need to get things back on track.
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Get hands-on from day one
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Take advantage of our extensive connections with local employers
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Graduate ready to impress employers with your practical experience and know-how. You’ll get hands-on from day one with our Managing Supply Chains in Practice module as well as with LINKS, our intensive supply chain simulation game.
As well as gaining an all-round, specialist knowledge of the supply chain, you'll develop business-critical skills in leadership and teamwork, strategic management, problem-solving and decision-making, and more, with an emphasis on sustainability.
You'll be well-placed to take advantage of our extensive connections with local employers, with opportunities to hear from expert guest lecturers, work on real-world challenges, and go on field trips to build up your work experience and professional network. Learn from, and network with, professionals working in international and global world business and management.
Teaching and modules
Get a contemporary view of sustainability and the future implications for managing supply chains in topics such as the triple bottom line, lifecycle management, transportation, carbon management ideas and regulatory and legal frameworks.
You’ll develop a global mindset to manage complex operations across national borders, managing the network from raw materials to end customer across organisational interfaces. Get insight into the system consequences of operational decisions in procurement, manufacturing, distribution and transport.
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the major challenges and opportunities for international business strategies, and how to negotiate key strategic issues.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Sustainable Supply Chains & Logistics
- Global Operations Management
- Into ARU
- Supply Chain Strategy and Practice
- International Business Strategy
- Postgraduate Major Project
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.