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Course overview
Be part of the next generation of supply chain specialists and leaders with our forward-thinking MSc Supply Chain Management.
The MSc Supply Chain Management at Birmingham has been designed with industry experts to help you to prepare for a successful career and play a key role in the future of supply chain management.
Course Structure
This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode.
Course highlights
Today’s supply chains are increasingly being relied upon to respond to our every need. They must be resilient in the face of unexpected change and transformative in response to new paradigm shifts and technologies, whilst also being managed responsibly and sustainably.
Achieving this requires supply chain specialists and leaders who have a particular blend of knowledge and skills that make them future ready.
Our MSc Supply Chain Management has been designed with industry experts to help you succeed in your career and play a key and transformational role in the future of supply chain management.
- Be part of a small cohort on this focused, specialist programme, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with experts, staff, and fellow students
- You will have the opportunity to work with industry partners using real data to address a problem or opportunity facing a real company or to undertake a standard academic dissertation
- Providing the opportunity for a global education experience with an international trip and short course at the University of Birmingham’s Dubai Campus
- Take part in our new Supply Chain Management Professionals Programme, which is exclusive to students on this course.
- Triple Crown
accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
- #1
most targeted university of top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2024)
Accredited by four leading professional bodies: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CIPS), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) and the International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI)
You will work with leading academics to discover and apply a deep understanding of supply chain strategy, supply chain digitisation, data analytics, network design, negotiation, communication, supply chain collaboration and relationship management, and supply chain forecasting. You will benefit from our strong links with industry through networking opportunities, company visits and lectures from distinguished guest speakers.
Course delivery
Our Supply Chain Management Masters degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching:
Taught modules – these include lectures, seminars, interactive class discussions and business simulation.
Assessments - these will include individual and group reports, group presentations and essays.
Dissertation Project - you will have the opportunity to work with industry partners using real data to address a problem or opportunity facing a real company or to undertake a standard academic dissertation.
Module information
The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 40 credit Company Project or Dissertation . Students will study six core modules and choose one optional module.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
2025/26 Session
The following must be taken:
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| LM Building Sustainable, Ethical and Resilient Supply Chains | 20 | Semester 1 |
| LM Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Analytics | 20 | Semester 2 |
| LM Operations and Supply Chain Management | 20 | Semester 1 |
| LM Procurement, Contracting and Supplier Management | 20 | Semester 1 |
| LM Research and Analysis in Supply Chain Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
| LM Supply Chain Design and Performance Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
Core Modules
ANY ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING options available in Semester 2
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| LM Global Supply Chains and International Risk Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
| LM Supply Chain Technology and Innovation | 20 | Semester 2 |
ANY ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING options available in Summer term
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| LM Company Project | 40 | |
| LM Research Project: Dissertation | 40 |
Entry requirements
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
- Honours degree (2:1 or higher)
or oversea's equivalent in any subject
In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in any subject.
Relevant experience is not a strict requirement but will add weight to an application.
English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 95 overall with no less than 22 in any component
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 76 with no less than 67 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency - minimum overall score of 185, with no less than 176 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): C1 'Expert' with no less than 25 in each skill
English Presessional Programmes
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
Fees and scholarships
- £16,860
(full-time)
Postgraduate Masters Loan
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
Scholarships
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Birmingham Masters Scholarships
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
Application process
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
- 31 August 2025
Application deadline for UK and non-tier 4 applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
We have put together some helpful information on the taught programme application process and supporting documents. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
Career opportunities
Supply Chain Management skills are in great demand and as a result, this is an attractive profession which with higher-than-average typical salaries. Graduates will leave Birmingham perfectly placed to take up key supply chain executive and management roles across a range of businesses, including manufacturing, retail and service. We also provide ongoing careers support for international students who wish to work in the UK after graduation.
As a Birmingham Business School student, you will benefit from two award-winning Careers teams.
Careers Network is the University of Birmingham careers and employability team offering: career fairs, employer events with top firms across the UK, start-up and entrepreneurial activities, and support. Internships and bursaries are also available exclusively to University of Birmingham students.
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help you succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Student experience
At Birmingham, your university experience isn’t just about studying. You will have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Accommodation
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Living in Birmingham
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Student support
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Campus life
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