UWE-MSc Business and Supply Chain Management
MSc Business and Supply Chain Management
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol Business School)
Specialist expertise in supply chain analysis and consultancy, logistics, procurement and operations management is vital to modern business. In a world of increased economic volatility and rapid geopolitical change, this masters' will allow you to provide ethical logistical leadership and informed supply chain decision-making to a wide range of organisations.
Designed in collaboration with employers, the MSc in Business and Supply Chain Management at Bristol Business School is delivered by industry experts, many of whom are active in business management-related research. Our practitioner-led teaching approach and curriculum is continually updated, so we can make sure it keeps pace with the fast-moving world of business and supply chain management.
We know it's not where you start but where you finish that matters. With this in mind, we've designed a skills and aspirations audit on arrival. This will help you identify gaps in your knowledge, including digital literacy, and guide you in choosing the right career path. Throughout the course, you'll receive tailored support to develop your skills and track your personal and professional growth. This feeds into the Careers Catalyst module, which enables you to reflect on your aspirations, build a relevant skillset and develop your personal unique selling point.
You'll also enjoy access to and dialogue with business leaders, debating current, relevant topics at our popular annual Masters' Business Conference.
Your MSc Business and Supply Chain Management qualification will give you the confidence and credentials to step into leadership roles across many industries and sectors. This masters' is open to graduates of any discipline and provides broad business management knowledge to apply your specialist skills in any industry. If you're already in a related role, it will help you advance your career more quickly.
Course Module
- Digital Entrepreneurial Finance
- International Marketing Communication and Media Management
- International Business Strategic Management
- Global Management and Organizational Behavior
- Research in Action (Non-credit)
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Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
View Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Module Details
Overview
This module focuses on global supply chain management to help students gain an undertanding and awareness of contemporary supply chain management challenges in a continuously evolving environment.
Educational Aims
In this module students gain an overview of the domain of their programme’s specialism focused on Global Supply Chain Management.
This module aims to help students to gain an appreciation of how Global Supply Chains and their different function/activities (sourcing, operations, logistics, etc.) operate.
Students will learn about the complex interconnections and interdependencies of actors within supply networks and their associated relationships.
As future supply chain leaders, students will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of ethical and environmentally sustainable design, development and operational management practices within challenging, contemporary environments.
Outline Syllabus
Syllabus may include (but is not limited to):
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Supply Network Relationship Management
- Product and Service Operations Management
- Procurement and sourcing
- Logistics (Warehousing and Distribution) Management
- Ethical Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Continuous improvement, for example Quality, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Resilience, etc.
- Latest developments in the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management, including technology, digitalisation, information systems, etc.
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Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Long Term Success
(Studying both Tri2 & Tri3) -
Project 1 : Choose One the following Module
- Management Project: Group Project Challenge
(Research Project)
OR
- Enterprise Project: Concept Development
- Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Long Term Success
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Project 2 : Choose One the following Module
- Management Project: Individual Project Challenge
(Research Project)
OR
- Enterprise Project: Business Realisation
Some modules may be subject to change due to academic or operational requirements.
Accommodation
- Accommodation on campus (Frenchay Campus): En-suite starts from £211/week. (approx. 42 – 51 weeks)
- Accommodation in the city centre (City Campus): En-suite starts from £175/week, Studio starts from £225/week. (approx. 42 – 51 weeks)
Accommodation details and fees may change annually. Please refer to the UWE official website for updates.
Tuition Fees
- 1st Instalment: 150,000 THB
- 2nd Instalment: 200,000 THB
- 3rd Instalment: 280,000 THB
- Total Tuition Fee: 630,000 THB
For International Students (Non-Thai Student) Only
*** International students (Non-Thai nationals) will be charged 25,000 baht for the Extra fees on the 1st Instalment fee
*** International students (Non-Thai nationals) are required to have the Thai student visa / ED Plus visa before starting semester 1 in Thailand. (We cannot change the Tourist visa to the Thai Student visa in Thailand).
Minimum living cost: £1,171/month.
Students may work up to 20 hours/week during term time and full-time during vacation.
