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Supply Chain and Procurement Management MSc

Supply Chain and Procurement Management MSc

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Full time | University of Strathclyde | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Procurement & Sourcing (General) Supply Chain Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Supply chain management is a critical business competency. It encompasses procurement of materials, processing and distribution of products and services to customers. In many companies, 80% or more of their turnover is spent outside the organisation.

This course helps you become effective in managing this. It’s designed for those who will work within supply chain management. It’s also suitable for anyone with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing. This course will cover the latest logistics requirements, for example: the ability from logistics managers to enhance business opportunities to circular economy approaches and digital manufacturing; the rise of sales through eCommerce also requires accurate demand and supply forecast from logistics area.

Careers

Demand for qualified supply chain management practitioners is increasing worldwide. This is a result of globalisation with the adoption of information and communication technology. It makes 24/7 business operations worldwide possible. Global supply chains are commonplace.

Modules

This module aims to develop a critical understanding of operation, structure and implementation issues around enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems as used in industry. Students learn how a typical ERP system works using an up-to-date SAP training package and consider the real-life use of a typical software package within an organisation. The module covers: Business Excellence; What is ERP?; Business Planning and Control; Expected Benefits; How does ERP work?; ERP Pre-Requisites; Selecting the right system; Implementation Planning. At the end of this module students will have a critical understanding of: terminology relating to MRP, ERPII and ERP the benefits and limitations of using ERP systems for making operational, tactical and strategic decisions within businesses, including the ways in which ERP systems may support or hinder decision making at different levels learning to operate and build a product in a SAP environment the scope, implications, logic, critical requirements to facilitate successful implementation of ERP systems, in particular the relationship between ERP systems, other ICT systems, business processes and human factors.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,250

Entry requirements

Students normally need a first or second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in engineering, technology or business-related discipline.

University information

The University of Strathclyde is an international leading technological university, offering a diverse variety of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant, international community and welcomes students from around the globe. Research is at the heart of everything that the University of Strathclyde does, and almost 90% of Strathclyde’s research is rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally...more