The campus is located in NewCastle-upon-Tyne, North East England, United Kingdom. Newcastle-upon-Tyne is considered as the capital of the northeast of England in both an economic as well as a cultural sense. This city stands on the bank of River Tyne, which is home to many noteworthy Victorian buildings and streets, as well as large shopping centers. It is also home to the prestigious Theatre Royal and City Hall, a vital venue for both the two important musicals such as rock and pop concerts.
Northumbria University is voted annually as the best place in the United Kingdom. It attracts students by our excellent academic reputation, graduate employment record and our outstanding campus and top sports facilities. It is placed among the top ten in the United Kingdom for most number of graduates entering professional employment because 90% of our graduates are working or studying six months after graduation. In the 2014 Times Higher Education Student Satisfaction Survey, it is also ranked 21st out of 111 universities.
Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Program
Overview:
This is a two-year course equipped with advanced practice for broad business skills and also offering a unique pathway in logistics and supply chain management . This course has been voted by the United Kingdom’s top 10 food retailers as their most vital management area. Specialist modules of this course cover strategic procurement and how to manage the sustainability, quality and risks of supply chains.
Course details:
Year one
- MO0487 -Strategic Procurement and Logistics
- MO0495 -Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Risk
- NX0422 -Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods
- NX0472 -Developing Global Management Competencies I
- NX0473 -Developing Global Management Competencies II
- NX0474 -Strategic Management for Competitive Advantage
- NX0475 -Academic and Professional Development
Year Two
- NX0470 -Applied Management Work Investigation
- NX0478 -Masters' Study Abroad
- NX0479 -Business Clinic PG Group Consultancy Project
- NX0480 -The Newcastle Business School Masters Dissertation
- NX9740 -Masters' Internship
Special facilities:
- First-class teaching in a world-class environment. Starting from social spaces and hub areas to lecture theatres and exhibition spaces, our facilities are exceptional.
- The University Library which is opened 24/7 achieves the highest levels of student satisfaction and holding Cabinet Office accreditation for Customer Service Excellence since 2010.
- IT labs and facilities such as ARIS Express Business Process Modeling, Microsoft Project, various SAS applications, specialist decision-making software, and Google Analytics.
- Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is linked throughout the course with various tools such as the electronic reading lists and ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal that will guide your preparation.
Career prospects:
The course consists of two modules that focus on developing international management competencies. Subjects include emotional intelligence, cultural awareness and the ability to work in diverse groups and teams, as well as project management and decision making.
A module called ‘Academic and Professional Development’, has a focus on self-development. It has formal interactive sessions with Careers and Employment Service which delivers a range of workshops, one-to-one advice, and networking opportunities.
Location: 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QH, United Kingdom.
Website: Northumbria University
The prestigious AACSB accreditation was given for Newcastle Business School, which was also the ‘Business School of the Year’ at The Times Higher Education Awards 2015. It is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). A master’s course that takes two years will carry an important weight with employers in employing opportunities. They’ll know that you’ll have a deeper and thorough understanding of topics as well as more hands-on practical experience.