MSc in Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Online)

Our live online Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc offers you the opportunity to study for an internationally recognized master's qualification. This part-time supply chain postgraduate course is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence.

It also places huge emphasis on real-world challenges and industry best practices which you can apply back to your own organisation. It has been co-designed with senior supply chain practitioners and is delivered by one of Europe's largest specialist logistics, procurement, and supply chain management faculties.

Students will benefit from a diverse student cohort and our faculty’s direct involvement with global businesses. On completion, graduates will have a deep understanding of contemporary business issues and a capacity to assume active leadership roles.

Why this course?

• Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 34th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2021 Rankings.
• You will gain an understanding of advanced logistics, procurement, and supply chain practices and develop your ability to critically select the tools and techniques that are most relevant to the challenges you are facing.
• You will improve your knowledge and capability to manage and plan supply chains within an overall business environment in an integrated and coordinated way.
• You will taught by faculty who will develop your leadership skills and enable you to provide more effective leadership throughout the supply chain life-cycle.
• You will learn how to carry out independent and robust research that is relevant to your organization.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in course activities including an international study tour.
• On graduation you are eligible for membership in CIPS and CILT, and eligible to apply for designation cESLOG, once you have completed three years of relevant experience.

Accreditation

Our Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible for full membership of both institutes, once you have completed three years of relevant work experience.

Please note the accreditations apply to the MSc award only. The PgDip and PgCert do not meet in full the further learning requirements for these accreditations.

Overview

• Duration: Two and a half years, part-time
• Qualification: MSc, PgDip, PgCert
• Study Type: Online / Part-time

A world-leader in management education, research, and consultancy for over 50 years, Cranfield School of Management is an exclusively postgraduate business school whose mission is to improve the practice of management. We have a global reputation for developing high-performing leaders in technology and management - encouraging them to transform their organisations and wider society.

Renowned for our strong links with industry, Cranfield is both about business and for business. We are a centre of world-class research, expertise, and teaching, providing practical management solutions through a range of activities including leadership, finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain management.

We are one of an elite group of Schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation from AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AMBA (the Association of MBAs).

What makes Cranfield School of Management unique?

• Ranked 3rd in the UK and 6th in the world in the Business School Teaching Power Rankings 2021 compiled for the Financial Times.
• Unrivalled teaching experience. You will be part of small learning teams, ensuring close contact and continuous support.
• A mature learning environment. As we are a postgraduate-only university, you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are driven to succeed in their chosen careers.
• Career-focused learning. Because our teaching is exclusively focused on postgraduate and executive levels, it is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence and places a huge emphasis on real-world challenges.
• Our extensive alumni network. You will join our network of 75,000+ graduates, many of whom now hold senior roles within some of the world’s leading organisations.