MSc Supply Chain

Programme Overview

This module is designed for students to develop a comprehensive understanding of research in general and business. Both academic business research and business consultancy research are addressed in the module. 

The module examines the concepts and theories underlying research, as well as the practice of research. The module has an applied focus. The readings and assignments are designed to identify a feasible research topic and develop a research proposal for academic business or business consultancy research. How research problems and questions may be identified, and the process of achieving thoughtful, effective and efficient research design are examined. The importance of the literature review and how it can be carried out for optimal effectiveness in research are investigated.

In addition, the module provides an overview of research methodologies and methods and the techniques of the research process as applied to business, whether as a business consultant or as an academic researcher. The philosophical and epistemological assumptions underpinning the research approaches and methodologies, as well as their role in determining the design and implementation of the research, are studied. Besides these aspects, the ethical aspects of research and consultancy are also addressed. 

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This module is a continuation of Research Methods for Business and Management I in which the student will complete the project or dissertation presented in the first module. 

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This module will challenge students by introducing them to making business decisions using data analysis. Data analysis is the use of statistics combined with analytical methods to give insights into a business. After starting with a refresher on basic statistics, students will learn how to create statistical experiments to create a process for decision-making. These experiments will use methods such as regression and optimisation to determine the optimal business decisions. The analysis of these experiment outcomes will give you a deeper insight into your business units. This will result in an increase in your ability to add value to your organisation. 

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Cost accounting is a subset of managerial accounting that focuses on costs. Unlike financial accounting, which provides information to external financial statement users, cost accounting is used internally by management and is not required to adhere to set standards; therefore, it can be flexible to meet the needs of management. This course covers best practices and proven theories that underlie tracking and allocating costs so that management can make fully informed business decisions.                

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Many business decisions throughout every level of an organisation are based on the information found on the company’s financial statements. During this course, you will analyse how small and large process changes can increase organisational efficiency and profits through analysing information on the financial statements. In addition, you will explore how decisions made about capital projects, long-term investments, and a company’s risk aversion impact the bottom line.

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This module will introduce students to the concepts and applications of managerial accounting. Topics include cost behaviour, manufacturing versus non-manufacturing costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, costing systems, preparation of a cost of goods manufactured and sold schedule, creation of static and flexible budgets, variance analysis evaluation of capital investments.

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Operations and Procurement are some of the key activities within a Supply Chain that allow an organisation to deliver goods and services that meet customer demand. Through the lessons, assessments, and learning assignments, students will examine the processes that enable these key Supply Chain activities. Topics covered will include Supply Chain planning, procurement processes, manufacturing operations, operations within service organisations, and how quality impacts operations and the procurement processes. 

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You will gain a deep understanding of operations management and how it is critical to your success in any field, from consulting to entrepreneurship to general management. Detailed in this course are major problems and decision processes of operations management such as operations strategy, process and capacity planning, facilities planning, aggregate planning, materials planning, and quality planning. 

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In this module you will explore how Supply Chain Logistics coordinates the movement and storage of goods throughout the supply chain. The module covers concepts that are part of the greater supply chain management system. Topics include supply chain logistics, warehouse management, transportation management, inventory management, and computerised systems used for managing the supply chain.

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In this module, students will become experts on the following topics in sustainable global supply chains: Supply chain risk management, supply chain network design, responsible supply chains and closed-loop supply chains.

Programme Overview

You will explore how Supply Chain Management manages the supply chain through the various processes and organisational structures. The course covers concepts that include the greater supply chain management system. Topics include Purchasing, Operations, Customer Relations, and Logistics.