Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Placement, MSc, University of Kent

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	2 years	September	find out	find out

About Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Placement, MSc - at University of Kent

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 Kent

When you study at Kent Business School, accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, you receive a world-class education recognised globally. As one of the top 1% of business schools, our graduates are highly sought after by employers who value our rigorous standards. You'll be well-equipped to excel in your career and make a positive impact on business and society.
You'll be part of a supportive community at our Canterbury campus, one hour from London
You'll learn from our expert teaching staff, many of which appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide
You 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 Cathedral
As a member of the SAP University Alliances Program, Kent Business School provides you with access to the learning portal of SAP, the most popular ERP system and related case study materials.

What you'll learn

You'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.

Accreditations

We 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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Entry requirements

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

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