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MSc Supply Chain Management

Key information

Duration of programme: Full-time: 12 months (6 months of taught modules on campus and a 6 month individual project)
Start date: October

Fees:
UK and EU students: £6,825 (2012 fee)

International students: £16,000 (2012 fee)

A limited number of scholarships may be available for this programme, subject to the fulfilment of academic and other eligibility criteria.  For up-to-date information please visit the EAS Fees & Scholarships page

Application details:
Apply for this course online

Contact us:
MSc Programmes Admissions Officer

Tel: +44 (0)121 204 3668
Fax: +44 (0)121 204 3676
email: seaspgtaught@aston.ac.uk

Information on visas for international students

Programme outline and modules

The MSc Supply Chain Management is designed  to meet the needs of recent graduates and those already in employment who wish to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in Supply Chain Management, in order that they may embark or progress successfully on their chosen careers.

On successful completion of this programme, students are expected to have knowledge and understanding of:
  • strategic decision-making/policy and practice in the context of the business environment locally, nationally and internationally
  • the contribution of wider aspects of business areas, to be able to integrate Supply Chain strategy/policy and practice with business and organisational strategy
  • theoretical and applied perspectives of Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  • specific areas of supply chain management through the study of specialist modules. These areas include: relationships, partnering, ERP, simulation, purchasing, contracts, planning and optimisation.

This MSc requires the student to undertake 10 taught modules, together with the completion of a major project of up to 20,000 words. Each taught module involves 22 teaching hours, which may include tutorials, case studies, and guest lectures. The programme runs from October to September with examination weeks in December and March/April. The project occupies the final six months, being submitted in September.

Modules

  • BNM810 Operations Management *
  • BNM827 Managing Multi-organisation Enterprises *
  • BNM802 Simulation for Managerial Decision Making *
  • BNM808 Managing Projects*
  • EM4001 Strategic Finance
  • EM4002 Strategic Management
  • EM4019 Research Methods
  • EM4020 Major Project
  • EM4030 Supply Management
  • EM4031 Logistics and Transportation

Modules are complemented with a substantial piece of independent research leading to a 60 credit dissertation. Students are allowed to decide on the particular topic for their dissertation.

The dissertation allows students the opportunity for extended application of the knowledge and skills acquired in the taught part of the course.

* module delivered by Aston Business School

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Entry requirements

One of the following:

  • A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)

  • Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.

As well as:

  • Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee

  • A completed application form.

For International Students:

  • An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date

  • International students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements with one of the following:

    • TOEFL score of 620 (paper based) or 260 (computer based) with a TWE of 5, or 105 (internet based) with a minimum score of 25 in writing and speaking and 23 in listening and reading

    • IELTS score of 7 overall (with a minimum of 7 in writing and speaking and 6.5 in listening and reading).

Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.

*TWE = Test of Written English

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Learning, teaching & assessment

Assessment methods are designed to meet the particular requirements of each module. These methods vary from 100% examination to 100% continuous assessment. Currently the balance for the taught element of the Programme is approximately 65% examination and 35% continuous assessment. The major project accounts for 60 of the 180 credits required for successful completion of the degree.
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Professional accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
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Career opportunities

This programme is suitable for candidates seeking a career in the Supply Chain Management sector, particularly those who aspire to a senior management role.
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Course Director

Dr Robin Clark
 
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Teaching staff

Dr Ming K Lim
Lecturer – Logistics Management     

Dr. Lim's research domains are in the areas of logistics & supply chain management and manufacturing systems & management. His research interests include Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, lean & agile manufacturing, responsive & reconfigurable manufacturing/supply chain, multi-agent systems, cost & system optimisation, and system modelling & simulation. Dr Lim is actively consulting companies from manufacturing and logistics industries in the implementation of RFID in their operations, as well as in enhancing production and supply chain competitiveness.

Dr Louise Knight
Senior Lecturer in Management, Engineering Systems and Management Subject Group

Dr Knight joined the ESM team in late 2007 to teach strategic management and strategic purchasing. She came to Aston from the University of Bath where she was Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply, and before that held various roles in human resource management and purchasing and supply at London Underground Ltd.  Her research interests include supply networks, network learning and leadership, collaboration and public procurement.
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