Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Course Overview
The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is a postgraduate research-informed programme spanning 12 to 18 months, delivered entirely online through LOU's virtual learning environment. Targeting senior professionals and Bachelor graduates, it addresses executive supply chain strategy, global logistics governance, procurement policy, digital supply chain transformation, and sustainability at board-advisory level. Professionals can advance their careers while studying from anywhere in the world alongside active operational roles.
By completing the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you will be equipped to lead enterprise-level supply chain transformation, design global procurement governance frameworks, evaluate supply chain resilience at executive level, and contribute original research to supply chain and logistics management — all through a rigorous online postgraduate curriculum aligned with CIPS executive standards.
Key Features
- Executive postgraduate modules in global supply chain strategy, procurement governance, digital supply chain transformation, and sustainability
- Alignment with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) executive and fellow-level competency frameworks
- Live online lectures with supply chain executives, procurement directors, and logistics academics, with recorded sessions available on demand
- Digital library access to CIPS research, Journal of Supply Chain Management, and international logistics publications
- Online research methodology module and original dissertation addressing a supply chain challenge of professional relevance
- Virtual tutorial sessions and executive peer collaboration forums with fellow senior supply chain professionals
- Online career support service including executive CV coaching and online interview preparation
What You Will Learn
- Design global supply chain governance frameworks and evaluate enterprise-level procurement policy at executive level
- Apply digital supply chain transformation strategies including AI-driven forecasting, blockchain traceability, and supply chain automation
- Evaluate supply chain resilience, risk management, and business continuity frameworks at board-advisory level
- Conduct original postgraduate research into supply chain or logistics management and produce a research-informed dissertation
- Assess sustainability, circular economy, and ethical sourcing models within global supply chain strategy
- Lead cross-border supply chain integration projects involving mergers, acquisitions, and international joint ventures
- Evaluate total cost of ownership models and contribute to enterprise-level financial decision-making
- Produce executive supply chain strategy papers, board-level reports, and original postgraduate research
Who This Course Is For
- Senior supply chain and procurement managers targeting director, VP, and C-suite operations roles
- Bachelor degree holders seeking a postgraduate qualification in supply chain and logistics management
- Operations and logistics professionals who need an online Master's without interrupting senior careers
- International supply chain professionals seeking a London-standard postgraduate qualification
- Professionals with 5+ years of senior supply chain experience seeking postgraduate recognition without a first degree
Career Pathways
- Supply Chain Manager
- Operations Manager
- International Trade Manager
- Management Consultant
- Business Development Director
- Procurement Director
- Chief Operations Officer
LOU's online career support service provides executive-level virtual CV workshops, LinkedIn coaching, and online interview preparation for professionals targeting director-level and C-suite supply chain and operations roles.
Entry Requirements
- A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
- Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior professional experience
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
- A 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of specialisation
- Two academic or professional references and a short online interview
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — delivers every postgraduate programme through its virtual learning environment, combining live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand, and digital library access to CIPS and supply chain research publications. The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is aligned with CIPS executive frameworks, giving your postgraduate degree professional credibility across global procurement and logistics organisations.
Executive peer collaboration forums, virtual tutorial sessions with supply chain academics, and a research-informed dissertation process ensure intellectual rigour and practical relevance. Graduates of the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management are prepared for director-level and executive supply chain leadership roles worldwide.
Apply for Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Advance your career with an LOU Master's degree delivered entirely online. The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management equips you with the executive strategy, governance, and digital transformation capability needed to lead global supply chains at the highest level. Take the next step today and Enrol Now.
