MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Course Overview
This professional postgraduate programme runs in partnership with the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) in Lilongwe and is a popular academic programme delivered by blended learning, including face-to-face and remote delivery and support. Course materials aim to reflect current trends and issues in Malawian and African logistics and supply chain management (SCM), and place emphasis on applying best industrial practice in appropriate ways.Supply chain and logistics is an under-resourced business sector, and graduates with expertise in this area are increasingly in demand. This course is designed to help you achieve the transferable skills and knowledge necessary for a career within logistics and supply chain. You'll cover subjects like global trade and requirements of the industry, risk mitigation, sustainable business operations and the role of information within supply networks, with the aim of gaining a comprehensive overview of the industry and related elements.
You'll have the opportunity to explore and apply methods and techniques for business improvement in response to environmental, operational and ethical issues, both current and emerging, to build awareness of the industry and its different facets, including logistics, operations, strategy and information technology.
Created with more than a decade's industry experience delivering supply chain programmes in the UK and with partners in Malaysia, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi, the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course has a strong international focus to help prepare students for the needs of the global marketplace.
Please note that the language of instruction is English.
Highlights
- MIM and the University of Bolton have a well-established partnership of over 10 years, offering our combined expertise in supply chain management and project management.
- Established in response to the shortage of qualified supply chain professionals, this programme is tailor-made to provide you with the opportunity to build skills relevant to the current and emerging needs of the industry.
- The programme has been developed in compliance with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) professional body requirements.
- There is a strong international flavour to the programme, enabling you to enhance your knowledge and understanding of today's global market.
- Our scholarly activity, research and well-established links with industry professional bodies, help to make sure our course content is industry-relevant and introduces you to the latest thinking and innovations.
- On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Bolton.
Key Features
- The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is designed for the modern, global industry and covers all relevant elements, from sustainability and delivery of goods and services to the importance of risk mitigation.
- You'll take a study skills module at the beginning of the programme in preparation for master's level study.
- At the end of the course, you'll be able to apply your knowledge and skills in practice by preparing a dissertation that covers a specific area of the logistics and supply chain management discipline.
- We're committed to helping you develop your employability and career network. You'll be encouraged to attend guest lectures that enhance your learning, help you make contacts in the industry and contribute to your professional development.
- Our dedicated staff team have a wide range of professional experience, industry knowledge, technical expertise and academic credentials, offering you a variety of perspectives and broadening your horizons.
- You'll have access to the University's e-learning resources, an extensive e-library and the support of University librarians. We'll make use of innovative learning strategies, including blended learning delivered through the University's virtual learning environment.
- Professional academic and administrative staff at both MIM and the University of Bolton will jointly provide you with the support and resources needed to ensure you have an excellent learning experience as part of the University of Bolton.
- As an off-campus student, you'll also receive the support of our dedicated Off-Campus team and resources, to help make you truly feel part of the University.
Entry Requirements
- You should have an honours degree/postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Examples of relevant qualifications include a bachelor's degree in logistics and supply chain management, business administration, information systems or technology, accountancy, operations management, and human resource management, or equivalent Level 6 qualifications such as the CIPS Graduate Diploma.
- Work experience in a business or management capacity will give you an advantage.
- We'll also consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.
- You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
- If English isn’t the applicant's first language, they will also need IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.
Career Opportunities
Logistics and supply chain management is emerging as a highly desirable sector for employment, offering scope for career advancement and exciting challenges as the industry keeps pace with technological advances. All types of businesses, big and small, need professionals to help them deliver products and services at the right time, place, cost, quantity and quality. Small companies may have one person in charge of these duties, while large corporations have entire logistics and supply chain departments.
Some typical job roles include analyst, inventory control manager, logistics engineer, production manager, purchasing manager, supply chain manager, systems support manager, customer service manager, global logistics manager and operations director. A logistics manager, for example, will need to be familiar with various software programs, as that is the most common way to keep track of product movement.
Typically, our graduates go on to work in logistics and supply management for a company, although the managerial and leadership skills acquired when studying for this master's degree can be applied to senior management job positions in many fields.
What can I do with this qualification?
After graduation, you might also choose to work in consultancy. As a consultant, you can work with a variety of different companies, both nationally and abroad, offering tips and strategies on how to streamline processes.
If you want to continue your studies after graduation, you could opt for a research degree (MPhil, DBA or PhD).
Alternative career options
Graduates can also use this qualification as a stepping-stone into various other careers. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or postgraduate. Some possibilities include:
- Business sustainability
- Environmental operations
- Operations management
- Project management
- Research and development
- Teaching and education
- Retail management
- Export/import operations
- Warehouse operations
- Consultancy
Professional Recognition
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). We will be seeking recognition of the course from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
Fees & Funding
Home/EU Fees
No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Bolton’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@bolton.ac.uk for more information.
International Fees
Please contact the centre of study for fees and funding information – details can be found in the Programme Contacts section of this page.
Bursaries
Click here for more information on our Master's Bursaries.
Important note regarding tuition fees for the 2025-26 academic year: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.
The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.
How to apply
Home Applicants
Home applications are not possible for this course
This course is only available to International students.
International Applicants
Please apply directly to the University using the apply online link shown below.
You’ll need to provide the following information as part of your application. Please ensure you have electronic copies ready to upload to our online application system, as we will not be able to process your application form without these details. Suitable file formats include .PDF, .DOC, .DOCX and .JPG.
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Up-to-date CV
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Identification documentation
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Proof of qualifications
Should you have any questions, please contact the University’s link tutor/admissions tutor. You can find their name, email address and phone number in the Programme Contacts section of this page.
The centre of study can provide you with detailed information about the application, payment and enrolment process for this programme. Please contact them directly – details are available in the Programme Contacts section of this page.
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Apply online: MIM, Malawi MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management - 28 September 2024
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching follows a structured programme, including lectures, presentations and seminars. The course is delivered via a varied programme of blended teaching and learning methods. You'll be expected to attend timetabled classes with your module tutor, as well as lectures and workshops, and spend time completing exercises via the virtual learning environment.
Some tutorials will be delivered on a one-to-one basis, while others will be group-focused. During lessons, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about your subject area while also working on employability skills and information literacy skills development.
Individual modules may incorporate specific teaching methods. You'll also be expected to complete independent study, such as background reading, completing assignments and revising for examinations. Assessments take the form of coursework (usually reports) and exams.
Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.
- Study Skills for Masters Programme
- Strategic Leadership
- Procurement and Operations Management
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Dissertation
- IT for Supply Chain and Project Management
- Finance and Decision Making
- Sustainability in Business Operations
- Research Methods
Assessment methods
| Level | Assessment method |
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| Level 1 | Coursework 65% Practical exams 2% Written exams 33% |
Learning Activities
| Level | Activity |
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| Level 1 | Guided independent study 77% Scheduled learning and teaching activities 23% |
The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.
