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MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Builds technical and problem-solving skills in logistics with an emphasis on digital supply chain management. A two-year work-experience version is also offered (£20,100 for the course).
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Builds technical and problem-solving skills in logistics with an emphasis on digital supply chain management. A two-year work-experience version is also offered (£20,100 for the course).
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on global supply networks and logistics, procurement, inventory and operations planning, supply-chain resilience, sustainability and performance. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Global supply networks and logistics
- Procurement, inventory and operations planning
- Supply-chain resilience, sustainability and performance
- Plan the movement of goods, information and resources.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Operations analysis
- Demand and inventory planning
- Supplier evaluation
- Process improvement
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students interested in how goods, information and resources move efficiently through complex organisations and markets. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Supply-chain analyst
- Logistics coordinator
- Procurement specialist
- Operations planner
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
34 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Digital Design Of Supply NetworkPublished course content
- 02Supply chain design and optimisationPublished course content
- 03SCOR model for processes and performancePublished course content
- 04Simulation-based modelling techniquesPublished course content
- 05Facility and warehouse planningPublished course content
- 06Transport modelling and CO₂ analysisPublished course content
- 07Digital twins for supply chainsPublished course content
- 08Warehouse layout and operationsPublished course content
- 09Warehouse Management System 4.0Published course content
- 10Automated storage and retrieval systemsPublished course content
- 11Health and safety in warehouse designPublished course content
- 12Global Supply Chain, Procurement Technologies And Strategic SourcingPublished course content
- 13Global supply chain strategiesPublished course content
- 14Managing supply chain risks and disruptionsPublished course content
- 15Designing efficient supply chainsPublished course content
- 16Ethical and green sourcingPublished course content
- 17Supplier selection and developmentPublished course content
- 18Using digital tools in procurementPublished course content
- 19Contract management and negotiationPublished course content
- 20Local vs global sourcingPublished course content
- 21Innovation in products and servicesPublished course content
- 22Logistics Innovations And Enterprise Resource PlanningPublished course content
- 23Designing logistics networksPublished course content
- 24Digital-era logistics strategiesPublished course content
- 25Location planning and decision factorsPublished course content
- 26Forecasting and demand managementPublished course content
- 27Inventory planning and controlPublished course content
- 28SAP for end-to-end logisticsPublished course content
- 29SAP system setup and operationsPublished course content
- 30Warehouse and materials managementPublished course content
- 31Customer relationship management (CRM) and customer data strategiesPublished course content
- 32Disruptive technologies (Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence)Published course content
- 33Organisational Excellence, Leadership And ManagementPublished course content
- 34Lean thinking and agile operationsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Honours degree 2:2 or above in science, engineering, business or management (or relevant professional experience)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor Special degree, professional degree or postgraduate diploma accepted; a Bachelor General degree with high grades and relevant work experience may be considered
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in all skills
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on shu.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Sheffield Hallam University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.