MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
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MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Organisations need professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify problems and develop solutions within both purchasing and the wider supply chain.
This Masters in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management will provide students with an advanced programme in the area, informed by research in the forefront of knowledge within Purchasing and Supply Chain management.
The Westminster Business School's Masters in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management addresses the strategic role of purchasing and supply chain management within the organisation; the impact of changes in the regulatory and policy environment on the supply chain and new technologies and techniques available to address current and future problems in the supply chain. The course will develop students' knowledge of best practice in the field and the importance of business process/activity integration to support this.
Length of course: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
If you want to find out more about MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, you can make an information request below and the school will contact you with further information.
Suitability and application
Applicants to the Masters in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management should normally hold a first degree from a recognised
institution (minimum 2.2), or international equivalent and demonstrate
interest and motivation in the subject area. Alternative professional
qualifications with at least three years relevant professional
experience will also be considered as well as directly relevant degree
disciplines including business studies, economics, geography, management
and operations research.
Students with qualifications in other disciplines such as languages and the humanities, engineering and environmental sciences are also encouraged to apply.
All international students, for whom English is not their first language, are required to provide evidence of linguistic ability.
Research and careers associations
Research
This course has strong links with research both within Westminster Business School and the School of Architecture and the Built Environment. The Transport Studies Group is part of a major national Green Logistics Project and the Centre for Business Information, Organisation and Process Management (BIOPoM) has specialist research groups in Sustainable Business and E-Business and E-Government.
Associated Careers
You will acquire the qualities needed to either advance in your current employment, or gain new employment in todays complex and demanding environment where sound judgement, personal responsibility and initiative are sought.
After investing in and completing this course, areas of work that you could consider would include:
- Purchasing and contract management
- Supply Chain Planning and Development
- Operations Management
- Research or further study
About the facilities and faculty
Teaching
The modules will be delivered through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, case study analysis, workshops and group work. Visiting speakers will be used where possible. The use of practical business based examples will be emphasised and students own experience will be drawn upon where appropriate. Modules also use appropriate computer models/packages and simulations.
Teaching staff
The course is delivered by a dedicated team of staff drawn from two schools at the University of Westminster, enabling us to deliver modules informed by research at the forefront of knowledge in both Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Where appropriate, teaching is also supplemented by external lecturers and speakers. The teaching team are experienced lecturers and many both research and practice in supply chain management.
Facilities
The Marylebone site has a suite of rooms and facilities reserved for the sole use of postgraduate business students. The libraries are open 24/7 and many reference materials are available electronically. The sites are WiFi enabled for laptop and notebook usage and library and research facilities can also be accessed online from your home or office.
All classrooms all equipped with data projection and internet connections. The University uses a system called Blackboard, a virtual learning environment, to support teaching and learning. It facilitates and manages electronic communication and access to materials and information.
MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management course content
Core modules (all students)
-
Logistics and the External Environment (PDF) - Purchasing Management
- Retail Supply Chain Management (PDF)
- Management Dimensions of Information
- Financial Analysis for Managers
- Research Methods and Project
Options
- Green Logistics and Procurement
- Public Procurement
- Business Process Integration with SAP
- Project Management using PRINCE 2
Expenses
Fees: Full-time UK students: £6,960; overseas students: £10,400
Part-time UK students £3,488 (per year fee); overseas students £5,693 (per year fee)
Westminster Business School
Leading Centre for Business Education in the heart of London
Westminster Business School
is one of London’s leading centres for business
education based in the heart of London
and its political, media and financial services scene. The School has a large
and diverse academic body with extensive business, consultancy and research
achievements. Westminster Business School
offers a wide range of under and postgraduate business programmes including MBA
and other professional and executive education courses.
The Business School has a large and diverse staff base with extensive business, consultancy and research achievements, and is accredited by a number of leading bodies. We are committed to the excellence of our teaching and research which is evidenced by our international partnerships and accreditations.
Located in the heart of London near Baker Street, Westminster Business School attracts students from around the world. Westminster Business School (WBS) is based on two sites of the University of Westminster. the Marylebone site is located in Central London, opposite Baker Street Station and Madame Tussaud's. The Harrow site is situated in a leafy North-West London suburb.
Westminster Business School offers a range of Professional Development and Postgraduate courses in the areas of:
- Business and Management
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