M.Sc. – Supply Chain

The M.Sc. in Supply Chain Management equips the students with advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical skills in order to identify the areas for improvement within an organization to gain the competitive edge. Logistics and Supply Chain Management forms a significant part of any business and improvement in this area will give the company an added competitive advantage. Therefore, this programme is designed for high caliber graduates from science and engineering disciplines, seeking to gain experience to work at all levels of the company, from operational to the strategic.

Teaching is done through interactive sessions in the classroom. Real life situations and scenarios are shared through videos, audios, role plays, tutorials and group work. Emphasis is laid on practical learning which is simulated through case studies and live projects. The knowledge and skills of students are assessed by innovative techniques using scientific parameters.

Some of the major areas that will be covered: Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management, New Product Development and Innovation Management, Spreadsheets and Decision Support Systems, Network Design, Data Mining and Forecasting, Warehousing and Transport Management, Management of Operations, Management Science Modelling, Marketing, Financial and Management Accounting, Simulation and Optimization Software.

One can develop a career in sectors ranging from Purchase Manager, Strategic Planner, Purchase Analyst/Assistant, Materials Analyst, Materials Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Commodity Manager, Inventory Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Operations Manager, Sourcing Manager, Warehousing Manager, etc.

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