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Course overview
Transform your logistics career with our CIPS-accredited Online MSc in Global Logistics & Supply Chain. Designed for ambitious professionals, this programme helps you tackle the challenges of global supply chains with innovative solutions.
You’ll explore the core aspects of global logistics and supply chain management, from strategic planning to operational excellence.
Our in-depth curriculum provides you with the skills to optimise processes, improve efficiency, and implement sustainable practices across global supply chains, all while keeping you ahead of industry trends.
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this degree, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate a strategic understanding of the structure and dynamics of a global supply chain as a system.
- Evaluate the role of different members in a global supply chain, as well as the critical need for the integration of these members.
- Contribute to the global supply chain members’ decision-making process regarding managing relevant strategies for achieving resilient and sustainable supply chains.
- Critically evaluate and analyse business relations in systems with a holistic approach.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 2 years part-time
Entry requirements
Higher education requirements:
To be eligible for this online degree, you should hold a second-class honours degree of any background from a recognised university. However, the University of Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply.
Language requirements:
This programme is delivered in English. If you’re a non-native English speaker, you’ll need to demonstrate a minimum standard of English language proficiency through a valid English language qualification, such as IELTS, that is no older than two years from the date of issue.
How to apply
- Academic qualifications (certificate or transcript)
- Valid English language qualification
- Personal statement
- Two references
Course features
- Achieve a recognised qualification: Our Online MSc in Global Logistics & Supply Chain is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world’s leading procurement professional body, enhancing your career credentials.
- Build specialised expertise: Develop key business acumen, technical skills, and core competencies to excel in the ever-evolving logistics and supply chain landscape.
- Apply knowledge to real-world challenges: Move beyond theory and immerse yourself in practical scenarios and business challenges to develop actionable solutions.
- Expand your global outlook: Connect with a diverse network of professionals and gain expert insights into global logistics and supply chain practices.
- Future-proof your career: Stay ahead of industry trends and unlock new opportunities with cutting-edge knowledge and expert guidance.
- Available to all: Accessible to learners of all backgrounds, this course is well-suited for ambitious professionals from non-business backgrounds aiming for competitive positions.
- Learn on a global stage: Join an international cohort of peers, offering fresh perspectives, cross-cultural collaboration, and a broader professional network.
- Career-focused projects: Undertake a consultancy or applied research project that addresses a live business challenge, ensuring your work is relevant, impactful, and career-enhancing.
- Comprehensive support: Accessible support resources – including academic guidance, career counselling, and learning tools – are available on-demand to ensure students have everything they need to succeed.
Why join this programme?
Study 100% online
With Roehampton’s MBA, you will access your course content through our learner-friendly virtual platform. From anywhere, you’ll be able to see lectures, case studies, seminars, and other interactive activities to keep things interesting.
Learn business-ready skills
This postgraduate degree is designed to strengthen your skills with management and business topics applied within the business context. You’ll be ready to put your enhanced business acumen to the test in your current role or on the first day of your new job.
Gain leadership confidence
Master the latest techniques used in management to cultivate an innovative and efficient team within your organisation. Our experienced faculty will help you learn to lead for change.
Subjects
We make learning possible anywhere, anytime, and in any way. On this programme, you’ll work through forward-looking, research-driven modules tailored for the real world — all at your own pace. Sharpen your professional skills and get ready for the real world as you experience a dynamic approach to learning through hands-on projects, innovative assessments, a practical dissertation, and on-demand support — all on our cutting-edge virtual learning platform.
Explore the complexities of international business, focusing on corporate strategy and social responsibility. Understand how sustainability shapes business policies, stakeholder relations, and strategic decisions globally.
Develop a strategic approach to supply chain management by analysing global logistics and supply chain processes. Gain expertise in managing supply chains in an international business context.
Examine service operations, logistics, and supply chain management in both private and public sectors. Apply principles to improve services in industries such as retail, finance, and consultancy.
Learn about the impact of digital technologies like big data, AI, IoT, and blockchain on global supply chains. Gain insights into supply chain analytics, e-procurement, and the integration of lean and agile practices in the context of Industry 4.0.
Explore sustainable supply chain practices and the role of stakeholders in promoting environmental and social responsibility. Understand risk management and resilience to optimize operational efficiency and contribute to the Circular Economy.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management, focusing on accounting and budgeting systems to support planning, decision-making, and performance optimization using tools like the balanced scorecard and KPIs.
Apply your knowledge to a focused study or consultancy project, showcasing your expertise and consolidating your learning from the programme.
About University of Roehampton Online
The University of Roehampton has been shaping futures since the 1840s, earning a reputation as one of London’s leading higher education institutions.
For over 10 years, we’ve pioneered online learning, offering flexible, expert-led courses that fit around your life.
Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide (THE Young University Rankings 2024) and among the top 10 UK universities for postgraduate satisfaction two years running (PTES),
Roehampton combines academic excellence with a student-first approach to our online business, marketing, and computing degrees.
