Available to study anywhere in the world
Advance your career skills by gaining an in-depth perspective of global supply chains, and develop the strategic and analytical tools to manage them.
This online programme is accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), providing students with the opportunity to receive an award that is internationally valued and gain membership to two leading professional bodies.
Whether you are seeking to further your career in supply chain management or interested in gaining insight into global trends in the industry, this business focused MSc will help advance your knowledge of supply chain management and prepare you for the jobs of the future. The curriculum has been developed from in-depth research carried out by academics at Bayes Business School, one of the world's leading business schools and part of City, University of London.
You will be immersed in the latest technologies and innovations within the supply chain and global logistics industry, including artificial intelligence, block chain technology, big data analytics and automation. You will also explore live issues such as risk mitigation, sustainability and ethics.
You can receive local support from a local teaching centre, use the dropdown to find your nearest centre.
Successful graduates of the MSc programme with relevant work experience can apply for both MCIPS and CMILT designations, which represent a global standard for industry professionals.
Flexible learning options allow you to select the programme pathway that suits your needs and interests. You can obtain an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate from anywhere in the world.
By studying this programme, you will:
Please check the start dates for the modules available.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management - Four core modules:
Postgraduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics - Four core modules:
Postgraduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Four optional modules, including at least one module from Group 1.
Group 1:
Group 2:
This programme has two intake dates per year: April and October.
You can study this online programme from anywhere in the world. The flexible approach to learning enables you to fit your studies around your commitments whilst providing the academic rigour and structure of an on-campus programme.
Modules are offered over two 22-week sessions each academic year. You choose which sessions to enter and how many modules to take in each session.
Assessment deadlines are outlined clearly in advance of the session. You can study up to six modules (or four modules and the Strategic Project) at any one time. You will also receive comprehensive learning materials and support from online tutors.
We provide you with all of the resources and study materials you need to complete the course successfully, including the essential reading for each module. You can access these through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on a range of devices.
Our online learning resources typically include multimedia content, activities and exercises (e.g. multiple choice quizzes, reflective exercises and self-assessment questions), as well as facilities for you to interact with your tutor and fellow students. You’ll also receive access to two short introductory modules that help you get the most from your studies.
When you register, we will give you access to your Student Portal. You can then access your University of London email account and other key resources:
All students receive tutor support and feedback while studying this programme. Tutors introduce the modules, respond to queries, monitor discussions and provide guidance on assessments.
We are committed to delivering an exceptional student experience for all of our students, regardless of which of our programmes you are studying and whether you are studying independently or with a Recognised Teaching Centre.
You will have access to support through:
Study at your own pace, either part-time or full-time. Once you begin a module it is generally expected that you will complete it in the six-month session. Each module presents about 150 hours of study. Over a 22 week session, a 15 credit module will typically require five to seven hours of work/effort per week, and a 30 credit module will typically require ten to 15 hours of work/effort per week.
Each module includes a mix of assessments. During your study period you will undertake formative assessments, which help you to measure your progress but do not count towards your grade, and summative assessments. Summative assessments do count towards the final grade. These include a mid-session coursework submission and an unseen written examination (or final project) at the end of the session.
Written examinations are held two times a year. You can defer sitting an exam once (subject to a fee) but you cannot defer the submission of coursework.
Postgraduate Certificate:
If you are applying for the Postgraduate Certificate with work experience only, you will need to submit at least one work related reference which supports your current position and professional performance in your current role. You can either upload your reference with your online application or you can email it at a later date.
You need a high standard of English to study this programme. You will meet our language requirements if you have achieved one of the following within the past three years:
Alternatively, you may satisfy the language requirements if you have at least 18 months of education or work experience conducted in English.
We set minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly.
If you have studied material as part of a previous qualification that is comparable in content and standard to our Supply Chain Management modules, you might be exempted from the equivalent course of our degree. This process is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Exemption. You will not need to study or be assessed in the module(s) to complete your award.
To be considered for RPL you should make a formal request within your application when applying online. Alternatively, this can be done through an online enquiry, once you have submitted your application.
Depending on which route you register for you can potentially apply for recognition of prior learning for up to 120 credits.
We will not recognise or accredit prior learning for a module later than 14 days after the module start date. You will be deemed to have started a module once you have been given access to the learning materials on the VLE.
The following qualification is automatically recognised as meeting the learning outcomes of our equivalent courses. You must have passed the relevant listed qualification in full within the five years preceding your request for accreditation. No fees are charged for this service.
If you satisfy the conditions, make a formal request and supply the necessary evidence, we will accredit your prior learning as listed:
All other qualifications will need to be assessed by specialist academics on a case by case basis, before we can approve RPL. This is called discretionary RPL and involves a non-refundable application fee.
You will need to be eligible to study the programme and will need to provide the following for your RPL application to be considered: a completed RPL request form, the supporting documentary evidence (a transcript and syllabus of your previous studies) and the fee payable.
Note: All discretionary recognition of prior learning requests must be submitted by the dates specified for the April or October intake in the year that you apply. Once submitted, we must receive all required supporting evidence by the deadline stated.
Please note: if you submit your application but are too late to be considered for RPL then we will still process your application to study the programme.
If you receive an offer, you can still register. You will be asked to contact us at a later date to be considered for RPL in the study session. So don't register on the modules you wish to be considered for RPL in the current study session.
Further information on rules regarding RPL is covered in the Recognition of Prior Learning section of the appropriate Programme Regulations and Section 3 of the General Regulations.
The fee depends on two factors:
Important: the table below does not include fees payable to a third party, such as tuition costs payable to a Recognised Teaching Centre or fees charged by your local examination centre, or local VAT, Goods or Services Tax (GST) or sales tax. Please see below for further information about additional costs you may be required to pay.
The Programme Fees below refer to the October 2022 and April 2023 session only and are effective from 1 January 2022.
The programme fees below refer to the October 2021 and April 2022 sessions only and are effective from 1 December 2020.
Disclaimer: Currency conversion tool.
*The indicative totals include the application fee, all module and continuation fees payable to the University of London for the duration of your study, as well as online tutor support. This fee does not include applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, local exam centre fees and fees payable to University of London Recognised Teaching Centres.
Your fees include study materials and entry into assessments.
The full programme fee includes all module and continuation fees for the duration of your study, as well as online tutor support. By paying in full at the beginning of your programme, you receive a discount on paying per module and avoid any annual fee increases.
With pay per module, you pay for each module as you register for it. The ‘web-supported learning’ fee includes support from a University of London online tutor. Alternatively, if you prefer face-to-face tuition, you can pay a smaller fee to us and a separate fee to a teaching centre which supports the programme.
The module continuation fee is the cost per module if you defer an examination or need to retake assessments. It includes all study materials, entry into assessments, and online tutor support.
You will also need to budget for:
Some fees are non-refundable. Please see the refund and compensation policy for further details.
Please note: all student fees shown are net of any local VAT, Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any other sales tax payable by the student in their country of residence. Where the University is required to add VAT, GST or any other sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the fees shown during the payment process. For students resident in the UK, our fees are exempt from VAT.
Further information on Sales Tax.
Your payment provider may apply additional transaction fees (if in doubt, please check with them before making a payment).
Further information about fee payment options can be found in the “How to pay your fees” link above.
A University of London qualification in Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics provides you with the opportunity to hone the attributes and capabilities necessary to build an effective career in the supply and logistics field in the future. As a future manager in this sector, your Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics qualification can provide you with specific managerial insights into the complex world of global supply chains and how vital they are to the development of any business as it moves forward.
Beyond the technical details of logistics and supply chain which you will cover on your programme, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate and network with fellow peers from across the world who will also be enhancing their understanding of international trade and business. Your strategic thinking and analytical skills will also be enhanced by your studies, as you learn to apply the theoretical approaches to logistics within the realities of the fast-paced and dynamic landscape of global supply chains. Your improved understanding of the sector will also be enhanced by the programme, which is accredited by leading professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Many employers across multiple sectors, from government departments to retail firms, require skilled supply chain and logistics professionals and recruit directly into their businesses and organisations. Supply chain and logistics is also an inherently international sector so roles can be based across the world and often involve national and international travel.
Find out more about Graduate Destinations from this programme.
To find out more about the career support available to our students please visit our Global Employability page.
In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register, even if you plan to receive support from a local teaching centre.
Students who successfully complete the MSc, may be eligible to apply for MCIPS, a globally recognised standard for procurement and supply management provided by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
In addition, MSc programme students are also eligible for complementary student membership of CIPS with access to a range of industry relevant resources and opportunities to join specialist networks and attend events.
To apply for MCIPS you must meet the following conditions:
Students who successfully complete the MSc programme and have the relevant work experience will be eligible for full membership by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and can use the CMILT designation.
CILT Accreditation provides the MSc with a universally recognised stamp of approval, and therefore a competitive advantage within the industry.
Academic direction is provided by Bayes Business School, one of the world’s leading global business schools and a central part of City, University of London.
Bayes Business School has been at the helm of business education for over 50 years, with many of their academic staff having worked or are still working in their specialist area of teaching. This brings an international perspective, which enables progressive thinking and innovative research.
Dr Byung-Gak Son is a Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School. His research expertise revolves around supply chain partnerships, supply chain risk management, offshoring and outsourcing. His consultancy work includes the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The Korea Trade Investment promotion Agency.
Dr Joerg Ries is a Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management. He works on the development of advanced planning tools and has collaborated with a wide range of companies from processing, manufacturing and transport industry.
Without the cost of moving to London, studying for your University of London degree anywhere in the world represents excellent value for money. However, there may be additional sources of support depending on where you live and how you choose to study.
If you're employed, your employer may be willing to cover part/all of the programme fees if you can make a compelling case as to how this programme will boost your contribution to the workplace.
We have a template available to help you present a case to your employer.
Employer sponsorship business case template
New registrants who have previously studied and received a degree from City, University of London (including City's Business School) are eligible for the Member Institution Alumni Bursary towards their programme fees.
agreed the reality of the programme was what they expected or better.
were satisfied overall with the quality of the programme.
agreed the flexibility of the programme met their needs.
One of the few UK degrees to be accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), to increase your career potential. Successful graduates with sufficient work experience can apply for both MCIPS (CIPS) and CMILT designations (CILT), marking you out as a professional with internationally recognised status.
