MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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The aim of Muscat University, in partnership with Cranfield University, is to develop logistics and supply chain professionals who can take the skills they develop on our programme and make a significant difference in the marketplace. Many of our flying faculty from the UK are regarded as leading experts in this area, combining excellent reputations for teaching with experience drawn from the commercial world. Our approach to teaching is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence and places a huge emphasis on real-world challenges. This degree programme is one of a set of postgraduate programmes designed by Cranfield University and offered at Muscat University and leads to the award of a Cranfield University degree and also a Muscat University degree. Course Outline You will gain an in-depth understanding of supply chain strategy and sustainability, how to analyse and design effective supply chain operations, how to use data, models and software to solve problems and inform decisions, the role of warehousing in modern supply chains, procurement strategy, inventory, operations management, accounting, freight transport and project management.  Modules include a combination of interactive lectures, participative workshops, case studies and presentations from high-profile visiting speakers.  In addition to the modules, the individual thesis offers the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have developed on the programme. Admission Requirements We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually, candidates must hold either a: Minimum of a “Good” undergraduate degree from an Oman institution in a relevant discipline or First or a second class UK honours degree in a relevant discipline or International degree – the equivalent of UK qualifications Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered if they have a professional qualification (e.g. CIPS, CILT, APICS) together with 5 years’ post-qualification relevant work experience. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered. In addition, candidates will be required to show proficiency in English evidenced by: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.5 in the Writing component of the test or Successful completion of the Muscat University Pre-sessional programme Academic Plan Core Modules Modules Number Module Title 1 Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability 2 Principles of Strategic Procurement 3 Accounting and Finance for Supply Chain Management 4 Analytical Techniques for Supply Chain Management 5 Freight Transport 6 Inventory and Operations Management 7 Information Systems and e-Business 8 Project Management Introduction 9 Physical Network Design 10 Warehousing 11 Retail Logistics 12 Six Sigma 13 Sales and Operation Planning 14 Performance Measurement in the Supply Chain 15 Research Methods 16 Thesis Academic Delivery Schedule 2019 - 2020   Full-time students Part-time year 1 Part-time year 2 Week MSc LSCM Modules* MSc LSCM Modules* MSc LSCM Modules* 6 – 8 October Supply Chain Strategies & Sustainability (part 1) Supply Chain Strategies & Sustainability (part 1)   9 – 10 October Analytical Techniques for SCM (part 1) Analytical Techniques for SCM (part 1)   27 – 30 October Freight Transport   Freight Transport 10 – 11 November Analytical Techniques for SCM (part 2) Analytical Techniques for SCM (part 2)   12 – 13 November Supply Chain Strategies & Sustainability (part 2) Supply Chain Strategies & Sustainability (part 2)   1 – 4 December Physical Network Design   Physical Network Design 5 – 7 January Research Methods   Research Methods 12 – 16 January Accounting & Finance Accounting & Finance   2 – 5 February Inventory & Operations Management   Inventory & Operations Management 23 – 26 February Principles of Strategic Procurement Principles of Strategic Procurement   15 – 18 March Information Systems & e-Business   Information Systems & e-Business 29 March – 1 April Project Management Introduction Project Management Introduction   7 – 9 June Sales & Operations Planning   Sales & Operations Planning 9 – 11 June Six Sigma   Six Sigma 21 – 23 June Retail Logistics Retail Logistics   23 – 25 June Performance Measurement in the Supply Chain Performance Measurement in the Supply Chain   12 – 15 July Warehousing Warehousing   07-September Thesis Submission   Thesis Submission *Module dates may be subject to change, attendance is compulsory.       

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