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Study Details: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
Supply chain management is a critical business competency. It encompasses procurement of materials, processing and distribution of products and services to customers as well as:
initial design
procurement of materials and services
processing and distribution to the customer either directly or through a network of distributors
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'll work within supply chain management. It’s also suitable for anyone with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing.
Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology, science or business-related discipline.
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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.
This course allows you to advance your career within the broader area of supply chain management, for example:
operations
process management
operations planning and control
purchasing and procurement
logistics and distribution amongst others
Core modules:
Strategic Supply Chain Management (10 credits)
Supply Chain Operations (10 credits)
People, Organisation & Technology (10 credits)
Performance Measurement & Management (10 credits)
Enterprise Resource Planning (10 credits)
Advanced Project Management (10 credits)
Case Studies In Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
Postgraduate Individual Project (60 credits)
Spreadsheet Modelling & Demand Forecasting (10 credits)
Organisational Buying Behaviour & Structures (10 credits)
Strategic Procurement Management (10 credits)
Optional modules:
Digital Manufacturing & Smart Products (10 credits)
Management of Technology & Innovation (10 credits)
Remanufacturing (10 credits)
Financial Engineering (10 credits)
Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma (10 credits)
Systems Thinking & Modelling (10 credits)
Quantitative Business Analysis (10 credits)
Business Simulation Methods (10 credits)
Risk Analysis & Management (10 credits)
Service Operations Management (10 credits)
Business Analytics (10 credits)
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