Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc (Executive)

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc (Executive) offers you the opportunity to study for an internationally recognised master's qualification. This part-time supply chain postgraduate course is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence. It also places a huge emphasis on real-world challenges and industry best practice which you can apply back to your own organisation.

It has been co-designed with senior supply chain practitioners and is delivered by one of Europe's largest specialist logistics, procurement, and supply chain management faculties.

You will benefit from a diverse student cohort and the faculty’s direct involvement with global businesses. On completion, you will have a deep understanding of contemporary business issues and a capacity to assume active leadership roles.

This part-time programme meets the requirements of the revised Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard. Eligible organisations can use £14,000 of their Apprenticeship Levy to cover Part I (The Senior Leader Apprenticeship) of the programme tuition fee. Part II (progression to Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc - Executive) can be funded by either your employer or by you.

This page is dedicated to students seeking the Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc (Executive) independent of Apprenticeship Levy funding. If you are looking for more information on our Apprenticeship Levy part-funded routes, please  view them here .

Why this course?

• Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 34th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2021 Rankings. See full rankings.

• This course will raise your awareness and appreciation of advanced logistics, procurement and supply chain practices and develop your ability to critically select the tools and techniques that are most relevant to the challenges you are facing.

• You will improve your knowledge and capability to manage and plan supply chains within an overall business environment in an integrated and coordinated way.

• The expert faculty will teach you how best to provide effective leadership throughout the supply chain life-cycle.

• You will have the opportunity to participate in course activities including an  international study tour.

• Thanks to its triple accreditations, MSc graduates of this course can have full membership of CIPS, CILT and ELA.

Who is it for?

Supply chain, logistics or procurement managers who want to enhance their skills, knowledge and confidence to take on more demanding executive roles in the future. 

Individuals with business or organisational experience in a non-supply chain area who are intending to move into the supply chain field or have recently had a change in career track.

Ambitious professionals who are keen to develop themselves and want a "real-world" education delivered by faculty who are actively engaged with business and can bring their knowledge to the programme. 

Entry Requirements

Applications from talented candidates from all backgrounds. Candidates are normally high potential, early-career managers with one to five years’ post-qualification experience in any sector.

Candidates normally possess a first or second class, UK honours degree (or an international equivalent). Alternatively, we will consider a professional qualification (such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA) together with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification work experience.

Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may also be considered.

Professional experience and personal qualities are equally important to us and each application is considered on its individual merit.