Supply Chain Management

Qualification(s) available: MSc

Fees for the 2025-26 academic year
UK: 拢16,000
International: 拢29,500
Scholarships available
Entry requirements
2:2 (55%)
Full-time
1 year
Part-time
Not available
Location
含羞草视频
Start date
October 2025
Department
Business and Economics

Please note that there are additional costs associated with this programme, which are not included in the tuition fees. See the fees and funding section for details.

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Acquire knowledge and analytical skills to build a thriving career in supply chain management and logistics through this one-year master鈥檚 programme. This programme has been developed as part of a unique collaboration between 含羞草视频 and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Centre for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL). Our MSc combines the latest academic theory with sought-after practical skills and opportunities to gain industry experience through a supply chain management consultancy project.

含羞草视频 is the only UK-based centre of the MIT Global SCALE Network. At the core of the Centre offering is an MSc in Supply Chain Management. Graduates will earn an MSc degree from 含羞草视频 and will receive a Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate awarded by the MIT Global SCALE Network upon graduation. Additionally, graduates will gain Associate Alumni status from MIT, providing access to certain privileges within the MIT Alumni Association, such as the online alumni directory and networking opportunities.

A central component of the programme is the MIT SCALE Connect residential, which takes place over three weeks at the MIT campus in Boston Massachusetts, and involves participants from across the Global SCALE Network. During this period, students will engage in a series of career development workshops, seminars, and industry talks. They will also receive advanced training in areas such as data visualisation, Python, machine learning, and Llamasoft, and participate in facility tours and team-based challenges. The residential concludes with a Research Expo, where students present their work on industry-sponsored and other real-world research projects.

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The importance of supply chain management

Supply chains are the arteries of global trade. As the world becomes more connected than ever, integrated supply chains form complex networks susceptible to external factors and disruptions. Today’s businesses are not only faced with the challenge of seamless delivery of goods and services at a reasonable cost to their customers but also with the need to consider principles and practices of the circular economy to ensure the sustainability of their operations. These challenges, coupled with a dynamic international environment, require managers with a high capability to design, plan, and manage supply chain operations using the power of analytical methods and data science.

The MSc in Supply Chain Management is suited to applicants with an undergraduate degree in fields such as supply chain management and logistics, transportation, business administration, management, economics, industrial and other relevant engineering disciplines, statistics, operational research, computer science, or mathematics. Alternatively, you can build additional analytical and programming skills through this programme if you have professional experience in supply chain analytics.

Learn how to apply key methods to solve supply chain management problems

Our programme is designed to equip you with a range of analytical skills and techniques frequently used to address supply chain management problems. You will have the chance to gain hands-on experience in applying these methods to solve problems in a variety of supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics and transportation planning, and network design. Central to the ethos of the programme is a focus on real-world case studies and scenarios.

The programme content focuses on core methods in mathematical modelling and optimisation, statistics, data analysis, and machine learning. In addition to enhancing your analytical knowledge, you will also improve your programming skills and hence your employability. The Capstone project will afford you the chance to work with other students, engage with industry and real-world challenges to apply your skills solving a live supply chain business problem.

Explore contemporary supply chain management challenges

Throughout the programme, you will explore contemporary challenges impacting supply chain and logistics operations with a global focus. Themes such as digitalisation, supply chain resilience, environmental sustainability, and net zero will be analysed in detail from both a problem-solving and contextual perspective. By examining and tackling various supply chain problems with multiple objectives and resource limitations, you will gain a better understanding of the role of the contemporary supply chain manager.

Gain practical experience through the Capstone project

A central part of the MSc Supply Chain Management is the Capstone project. In this project, you will have the opportunity to apply your learning from semesters one and two to a live supply chain management problem in coordination with industry experts and researchers. This will allow you to improve your research skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and project management abilities. Furthermore, the Capstone project will be a platform for you to demonstrate your achievements in this programme to current or potential employers and make valuable connections through peer-to-peer networking.

Why you should choose us

Triple-accredited UK business school AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Top 150 in the world for Business and Management Studies QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Top 10 in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
5 Stars for employability International QS Stars Scheme 2023
5 Star+ university 鈥� one of only 20 worldwide International QS Stars Scheme 2023
86% of Business and Management research rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' REF 2021
Top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects in Business, Management and Marketing Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Top 15 in the UK for Business and Management Studies The Complete University Guide 2025
Top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects in Business and Management Studies Complete University Guide 2025
Top 15 in the UK for Business and Management The Guardian University Guide 2025
Top 10 in the UK for student experience in Business, Management and Marketing Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Top 10 in the UK for career after 15 months in Business and Management The Guardian University Guide 2025

Why you should study this degree

  • Benefit from a unique MSc programme jointly created by 含羞草视频 and MIT CTL, blending cutting-edge theory with practical skills.
  • Graduate with an MSc from 含羞草视频 and a prestigious Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate from MIT SCALE Network.
  • Enjoy a three-week MIT Boston residential where you will benefit from advanced training in data visualisation, Python, machine learning, industry talks, team challenges, and facility tours of the number one ranked university in the world.*
  • Apply your knowledge to a real supply chain issue through a Capstone project with industry experts, enhancing your research, problem-solving and project management skills, while highlighting your achievements to potential employers and networking with peers.
  • Upon graduation, gain exclusive MIT Associate Alumni status, which includes networking opportunities, access to the MIT online alumni directory, and other valuable privileges within the MIT Alumni Association.
  • Access career planning workshops, industry expert sessions, and additional support to elevate your employability.

*QS World University Rankings 2025

What you'll study

The following information is intended as an example only and is typically based on module information for the 2024/25 year of entry. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes. Updated Programme and Module Specifications are made available ahead of each academic year. Please also see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

Standard pathway

The aims of this module are:

  • To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles of data analysis in the context of analytics and management science problems.
  • To enable students to develop numerical reasoning, analytical skills and competency to apply a range of statistical models to datasets and interpret their results.
  • To provide students with practical experience of analysing real world datasets using analytics software tools such as SAS or equivalent.
  • To provide a firm basis for the Customer Analytics module in semester 2.

The aims of this module are:

  • to provide an understanding of the techniques and tools used to model and support management decisions;
  • to develop skills in analysing and modelling management situations and in applying the models, methods and computer software to address the decision problems faced;
  • to develop the ability of interpreting and analysing solution results and computer software outputs in the business and management context.

The aims of this module are:

  • to understand various processes involved in big data analytics
  • to understand and experience python and other programming approaches to big data
  • to develop a critical and practical appreciation of activities and factors involved in organising big data analytics initiatives and projects
  • to understand the skills and capabilities required for leading big data analytics applications
  • to build the project management skills required for successful leadership of big data analytics initiatives and projects.

The aims of this module are:

  • to introduce a range of fundamental analytical tools and techniques to design and plan integrated supply chain and logistics operations;
  • to develop skills in applying predictive and prescriptive techniques to solve decision making problems related to these operations.

The aims of this module are:

  • to develop an understanding of research design in the context of a supply chain management project;
  • to equip students with the skills required to define a supply chain management problem, review the relevant literature, and decide a methodological approach for data collection and analysis.

A central component of the programme is the MIT SCALE Connect residential, which takes place over three weeks at the MIT campus in Boston Massachusetts, and involves participants from across the Global SCALE Network.

During this period, students will engage in a series of career development workshops, seminars, and industry talks.

They will also receive advanced training in areas such as data visualisation, Python, machine learning, and Llamasoft, and participate in facility tours and team-based challenges.

The residential concludes with a Research Expo, where students present their work on industry-sponsored and other real-world research projects.

Blended pathway

The aims of this module are:

  • to develop an understanding of research design in the context of a supply chain management project;
  • to equip students with the skills required to define a supply chain management problem, review the relevant literature, and decide a methodological approach for data collection and analysis.

A central component of the programme is the MIT SCALE Connect residential, which takes place over three weeks at the MIT campus in Boston Massachusetts, and involves participants from across the Global SCALE Network.

During this period, students will engage in a series of career development workshops, seminars, and industry talks.

They will also receive advanced training in areas such as data visualisation, Python, machine learning, and Llamasoft, and participate in facility tours and team-based challenges.

The residential concludes with a Research Expo, where students present their work on industry-sponsored and other real-world research projects.

Standard pathway

The aims of this module are:

  • to develop an understanding of research design in the context of a supply chain management project;
  • to equip students with the skills required to define a supply chain management problem, review the relevant literature, and decide a methodological approach for data collection and analysis.

The aims of this module are:

  • to cover a wide range of approaches to customer analytics for a better understanding of enterprises, business and market, and enhanced business decision making;
  • to develop the ability to interpret analytical information with emphasis on the use of industry-leading software tools;
  • to develop skills in analysis and modelling of management situations and a sophisticated approach to evaluation of alternatives in complex scenarios.

The aims of this module are:

  • to introduce key decisions and challenges of supply chain planning and network design in the uncertain environment of contemporary supply chains with multiple business objectives;
  • to equip students with skills in applying fundamental quantitative methods to address real world motivated supply chain network design and planning problems.

The aims of this module are:

  • to introduce and discuss the predominant contemporary topics in supply chain management including digitalisation, circular economy and supply chain resilience;
  • to illustrate the complexity of global supply networks in a wide range of industries.

The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of how to manage projects and their risks for both the individual managing their own and for the team leader managing a larger-scale project. The emphasis is on getting a quality product or service delivered on time and within budget.

Blended pathway

The aims of this module are:

  • to develop an understanding of research design in the context of a supply chain management project;
  • to equip students with the skills required to define a supply chain management problem, review the relevant literature, and decide a methodological approach for data collection and analysis.

The aims of this module are:

  • to cover a wide range of approaches to customer analytics for a better understanding of enterprises, business and market, and enhanced business decision making;
  • to develop the ability to interpret analytical information with emphasis on the use of industry-leading software tools;
  • to develop skills in analysis and modelling of management situations and a sophisticated approach to evaluation of alternatives in complex scenarios.

The aims of this module are:

  • to introduce key decisions and challenges of supply chain planning and network design in the uncertain environment of contemporary supply chains with multiple business objectives;
  • to equip students with skills in applying fundamental quantitative methods to address real world motivated supply chain network design and planning problems.

The aims of this module are:

  • to introduce and discuss the predominant contemporary topics in supply chain management including digitalisation, circular economy and supply chain resilience;
  • to illustrate the complexity of global supply networks in a wide range of industries.

The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of how to manage projects and their risks for both the individual managing their own and for the team leader managing a larger-scale project. The emphasis is on getting a quality product or service delivered on time and within budget.

Standard pathway

The aims of this module are:

  • to develop knowledge of the fundamental steps required to complete and deliver a research project in a supply chain management context;
  • to provide students with the opportunity to apply appropriate analytical methods, techniques and tools to solve a business problem of supply chain operations planning;
  • to integrate theoretical subject-specific knowledge with a practical application in coordination with industry experts or researchers;
  • to develop an understanding of research design in the context of a supply chain management project.

Blended pathway

The aims of this module are:

  • to develop knowledge of the fundamental steps required to complete and deliver a research project in a supply chain management context;
  • to provide students with the opportunity to apply appropriate analytical methods, techniques and tools to solve a business problem of supply chain operations planning;
  • to integrate theoretical subject-specific knowledge with a practical application in coordination with industry experts or researchers;
  • to develop an understanding of research design in the context of a supply chain management project.

How you'll be assessed

Modules are assessed by various methods including in-person examinations, group and individual written coursework assignments in the format of (technical) reports, a project report, individual reflective essays and group presentations.

How you'll study

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Independent study
  • Group work
  • Practical sessions

Where you'll study

Our extensive range of first-class facilities are designed to help you throughout your studies and fully equip you for your future career. You will have access to spacious study areas and the latest audio-visual equipment to support teaching and learning. The 'LB Hub' in the Business School also provides a contemporary space to study, collaborate, refuel and recharge.

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Sir Richard Morris Foyer
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Computer Work Area
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Haslegrave Computer Lab
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Library Level 3 Reception
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Library Level 4

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down below.

Entry requirements for United Kingdom

2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (preferably in one of the following disciplines: supply chain management and logistics, transportation, business administration, management, economics, engineering, operational research, computer science, mathematics, and statistics).

Applicants from other disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis provided that they can show strong quantitative ability.

Relevant professional qualifications and/or experience will also be considered.

First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Masters 95% 85% 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diplom毛 e Nivelit t毛 Pare (First Level (University) Diploma (from 2010) 9.5 8.5 8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licence (4 year) / Diplome d'Inginieur d'Etat / Dipl么me d'Etudes Sup茅rieures 16 14 12
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciatura/ Licenciado (4 year) 8.5 7.5 6.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bakalavri Kochum required but typically a Magistrosi Kochum 90% or 3.9 80% or 3.5 70% or 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Honours degree (AQF level 8) First Class, 80% Upper Second, 70%, H2A Lower Second, 60%, H2B
Ordinary degree - AQF Level 7 pass (mark 46 or 50) High Distinction (80% or 85%) Distinction (75% or 80%) Distinction (70% or 75%)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Degree / Diplomstudium / Fachhochschuldiplom (Diplom (FH)) A (or 1.5) mit Auszeichnungbestanden 60% / B / (or 2) 60% / B / (or 2)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bakalavr Diplomu/ Diplomu (Specialist Diploma) 4.5 or 90% 4 or 80% 3.5 or 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Degree from University of the West Indies only 1st (GPA 3.6) 2:1 (GPA 3.0) 2:2 (GPA 2.5)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.0 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 year Bachelor of Science in Engineering (IEB and BAETE accredited courses only) 1st (70%) / 3.5 2nd (60%) / 3.0 2nd (55%) / 2.75
Masters (1-2 years) following a 3 or 4 year degree 80% / 4.0 65% / 3.25 50% / 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
University of the West Indies, Honours degree 1st (GPA 3.6) 2:1 (GPA 3.0) 2:2 (GPA 2.5)
Barbados Community College 1st or GPA 3.75 2:1 or GPA 3.5 2:2 or GPA 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Specialist Diploma (5Yr) 9 7 5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor degree/Licenciaat/Licencie 80% or 17 70% or 14 60% or 12
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Degree from University of the West Indies only 1st (GPA 3.6) 2:1 (GPA 3.0) 2:2 (GPA 2.5)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Maitrise 18 15 or Bien 12 or Assez Bien
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Degree from University of the West Indies only 1st (GPA 3.6) 2:1 (GPA 3.0) 2:2 (GPA 2.5)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
A Licenciado, 4 years Private (public/private) 85/78 75/66 67/55
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja / Diplomirani 10 9 8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Master's degree A or 80% B or 70% C or 60%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Brazil - 4 yr Bacharel or Licenciado/Licenciatura or T铆tulo Profissional 8.5 7.5 6.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Brunei First Upper Second (60%/B/3.1) Lower Second (50% or C or 2.5)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
5 yr Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Higher Education) 6 5 4
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Masters or Dipl么me d'脡tudes Approfondies or Dipl么me Ing茅nieur (professional title) 18 15/20 (Bien) 12.5/20 (Assez Bien)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Masters 80% or B+ or 3.5 70% or B or 3.0 60% or C+ or 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor degree or Diplome d'Etudes Superiures de Commerce or Diplome d'Ingenieur or Dipl么me d'Ing茅nieur de Conception or a Maitrise, 4 year Licence or Master 1 (M1) 1st / 3.6 or 15/Tres Bien 2:1 / GPA 3.0 or 14 / Bien 2:2 / GPA 2.5 or 12.5/ Assez Bien
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0/Percentage 3.7/85% 3.3/75% 2.7/68%
Out of 9 8 6 5
Out of 12 10 8 6
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Grado de Licenciado / T铆tulo (Profesional) de [subject area] (4 years) 6 5.5 5

Students are required to have a bachelor degree (4 years) for entry to a postgraduate programme. The University uses the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities to identify the required final mark, as outlined on the table below:

First class (70%) Mid 2:1 (65%) 2:1 (60%) Mid 2:2 (55%) 2:2 (50%)
Shanghai Rank Top 250 83% 79% 75% 73% 70%
Shanghai Rank 251-500 88% 84% 80% 78% 75%
Shanghai Rank 501+ 92% 87% 84% 82% 80%

The University will consider students from Affiliated Colleges in the following way:

Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities in the top 250 Shanghai rankings will be considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 75%-84%.

Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are 251-500 in the Shanghai rankings will be considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 80%-87%.

Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are above 500 in the Shanghai rankings will be considered as follows:

  • School of Business and Economics: not considered
  • All other programmes if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 80%-87%.

Applicants from a small number of Chinese universities that specialise in business, management, finance or creative arts will be given special consideration by the University. The full list of these universities and the Shanghai band under which they will be considered can be found below:

Table of Chinese universities for special consideration

‌*Special consideration for programmes in School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and Institute for Sport Business only.

Students who do not meet the above requirements may occasionally be considered if they have a relevant degree, can show good grades in relevant subjects, and/or have substantial relevant work experience.
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciado / T铆tulo de [subject area] 4.5 3.75 3.2
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciado 9 8 or 80 7 or 75
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Baccalaureus / Prvostupnik 4.5 3.8 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4-year Titulo de Licenciado / Licenciatura 5 4 3
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Cyprus 8.5 7.0 6.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bakal谩r (after 2001) 6 yr integrated Magistr 1 1.5 2
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
5 year Candidatus/Candidata Magisterii or Bachelor degree (7 point scale) 12 10 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 year Licenciado or T铆tulo de [subject area] 3.8 Magna Cum Laude or 3.5 or 85% Cum Laude or 3.2 or 82%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
T铆tulo de Licenciado / T铆tulo de [subject area] 8.5 / 85% 8 / 80% 7 / 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Egypt 3.5 3.2 2.8
Universities only BA 90%, BSc 85% BA 80%, BSc 75% BA 65%, BSc 65%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
5 year Licenciado, T铆tulo de Ingeniero/Arquitecto 8.5, 85% 7.5, 75% or Muy Bueno 6.5, 65% or Bueno
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bakalaureusekraad or Magister or Magistrikraad 5 or 91% or A 4 or 81% or B 3 or 71% or C
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Master's A/GPA 4.0 A/GPA 3.5 B/GPA 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Kandidaattii/Kandidat or the Maisteri/Magister 3 (out of 3) or 4.5 (out of 5) 2 (out of 3) or 3 (out of 5) 1 (out of 3) or 2.5 (out of 5)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licence (3 years)/ Maitrise/ Dipl么me d'Ing茅nieur 14 13 11
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4-year degree (% = new system) 5 (95%) 4.0 (85%) 3.5 (75%)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
German Bachelor/ Diplom, Magister Artium / Zeugnis 眉ber den Zweiten Abschnitt der 脛rztlichen Pr眉fung 1.5 2.5 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Ghana First Upper second/60% Lower second/50%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Universities 8.5 7.0 6
TEI and non-University Institutions 8.5 7 6.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Degree from University of West Indies - classification 1st, 70% (GPA 3.6) 2:1, 60% (GPA 3.00) 2:2, 50% (GPA 2.5)
Degree from University of West Indies - grade / percentage A B / 75% C / 55%
Degree from University of West Indies - GPA 3.6 3.0 2.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Liceniado / Titulo de (subject area) - 4 years 90% (public university) / 95% (private university) 80% (public university) / 85% (private university) 60% (public university) / 70% (private university)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Master's GPA 4 GPA 3.5 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
T铆tulo de Licenciado / Grado Acad茅mico de Licenciatura (4 year degree) - GPA out of 5 GPA 5 or 90% GPA 4 or 80% GPA 3.5 or 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
1st or 3.5/4 2:1or 3/4 2:2 or 2.5/4 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Alapfokozt or Egyetemi Oklevel / Bachelor 4.5 3.5 3
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Baccalaurreatus degree or Kandidatsprof/Candidatus Mag 8.5 7.5 6.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Institutions listed on the National Institutional Ranking Framework 65% (First) 60% (First) 55% (Upper second)
All other Indian institutions 70% (First with distinction) 65% (First) 60% (First)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Sarjana I (S1) from accredited Universities 3.3 3.0 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Iran 17 15 13
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Iraq 80% 75% 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Republic of Ireland First (70%) Upper second (60%) Lower second (50%)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
3 yr Bachelor Degree 90% 80% 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diploma di Laurea 109/110 100/110 90/110
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures 16 14 (Bien) 12 (Assez Bien)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
For degrees studied at The University of West Indies or degrees accredited by UCJ and CCCJ 1st (GPA 3.6) 2:1 (GPA 3.0) or B 2:2, 50% (GPA 2.5)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Gakushi 鈥� GPA 4.0 scale 85% or A or 3.5 80% or B or 3.0 70% or C or 2.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3 or 3.5/5 or 75% 2.5 (or 3.0/5) / 63%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 5.0/percentage scale 4.5 or 90% 4 or 85% 3.5 or 80%
GPA 4.33 scale 3.9 3.7 3.2
GPA 4.0 scale 3.7 3.4 3
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Kenya First / 70% / A Upper second / 60% / B Lower second / 50% / C
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Kosovo 10 9 8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.6 3.0 2.6
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Latvia 9 7 6
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
American 90% (3.5) 80% (3.2) 70% (2.8)
French 18 15 12
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Master's 4.0 or 90% 3.5 or 85% 3 or 80%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
BSc Engineering, Architecture, Medicine 85 (3.6) 75 (3.0) 65 (2.5)
Other bachelor's degree from a university 90 (4.0) 85% (3.6) 75% (3.0)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Lithuania 9 8 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Luxembourg 18 (excellent) 16 (tres Bien) 14 (bien)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Macau 1st or GPA 3.7 2:1 or GPA 3.0 2:2 or GPA 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Magistar 袛懈锌谢芯屑懈褉邪薪 / 袘邪褑褑邪谢邪褍褉械褍褋 / 袘邪褑褑邪谢邪褍褉械邪 (Bachelor degree) 10 9 8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Master's only MSc 75% MSc 70% MSc 65%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Classification First Class 2.1 GPA 2.5
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.0 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Malta 1st (80%) 2:1 (70%) 2:2 (55%)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Mauritius 1st or 70% 2:1 or 60% 2:2 or 50%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciatura / Licenciado/ T铆tulo (Profesional) de [subject area] 8.5 8 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diploma de Licen牛膬 (Diploma of Licentiate) 9 8 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
袛懈锌谢芯屑 小锌械褑懈邪谢懈褋褌邪 (Specialist Diploma) 90% or 3.5 80% or GPA 3.2 70% or GPA 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diploma of Completed Undergraduate Studies or Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies 10 (or 5.0) 9 (or 4.5) 8 (or 4.0)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Dipl么me d'Ing茅nieur d'脡tat, Dipl么me d'脡coles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion, Licence / Licence d'脡tudes Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle 16 14 12
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Mestrado/ Grau de Mastre 16 14 12
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
2 year Master's degree 5 or 85% 5 or 75% 4.5 or 65%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4-year Bachelor Honours (post 2008) or Masters 80% or A 70% or B 60% or C
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Master's (after 3 year bachelor degree) 80% or 3.7 GPA 65% or 3.3 GPA 60% or 3.0 GPA
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Netherlands 8 7 6
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 Year Honours degree (480 credits) - Level 8 First (7.0) Upper Second (6.0) Lower Second (4.0)
3 Year degree (360 credits) - Level 7 A+ (9.0) A- (7.0) B+ (6.0)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciatura (4 year) 90% 80% 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
7 point Scale 6 5 3.0 (on 5 point scale)
5 point scale 4.5 3.8 3.5
4 point scale 3.5 3 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Norway A / 1.8 B / 2.3 C / 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.0 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 Year degree only (the higher of the 2 options) A- or GPA 3.7 B or GPA 3.0 C+ or GPA 2.6
2 or 3 year Bachelor plus Masters 1st (60%) plus GPA 3.7 2nd (55%) plus GPA 3.0 2nd (50%) plus GPA 2.6
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor (4-years) (85%) 3.5 (80%) 3.0 (70%) 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 Year Licenciado / T铆tulo de [subject area] 91 (A) 81 (B) 71 (C)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor (Honours) Degree 1st 2:1 2:2
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 Year T铆tulo de Licenciado / T铆tulo de [subject area] 4.5 (85%) 4 (80%) 3.5 (75%)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 Year T铆tulo de Licenciado / T铆tulo de [subject area] 14 13 12
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Degree from prestigious state universities or Centres of Excellence (COE) Summa Cum Laude 4.0 / 96% / 1.0 Magna cum Laude 3.5 / 92% / 1.5 Cum Laude 3.0 / 87%/ 2.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor Degree (post 2003) Magister (pre- 2003) 5 4.5 4
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) or Licenciado 18 16 14
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.0 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diploma de Licenta/ Diploma de Inginer 9 8 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bakalavr/Specialist Diploma/Magistr 4.5 4.0 3.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 year bachelor (Hons) degree (480 credits) 1st, 16/20 (80%) 2:1,14/20 (70%) 2:2, 12/20 (60%)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.0 2.8
GPA 5.0 scale 4.5 3.75 3.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees 16/20 or Tres Bien 14/20 or Bien 12/20 or Assez Bien
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Diplomirani/ Bachelor's degree 9 8 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Honours degree or masters 1st (70%) 2:1 (60% or B) 2:2 (50% or C)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor (Hons) First Upper second Lower second
GPA 4.0 scale 3.7 3.0 2.7
GPA 5.0 scale 4.5 3.5 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bakal谩r (from 2005) Magister / Inzinier 1.5 or B 2.0 or C 2.5 or C/high D
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
University Diplom 9 8 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor (Honours) or B Tech after 4 yrs study 1st or 75% 2:1 or 70% 2:2 or 60%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA out of 4.5 4.0 / A 3.5 / B 3.0 / C+
GPA out of 4.3 4.0 / A 3.0 / B 2.7 / C+
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciado / T铆tulo de Ingeniero / T铆tulo de Arquitecto 8.5 7 6.5
UCM grading 3.0 2.0 1.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 year Professional degree or Bachelor Special or Honours degree 90%, GPA 3.70 80%, GPA 3.30 70%, GPA 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 year degree 1st, 70%, B+ 2:1, 66% mid 2:2, 60%, B
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Kandidatexamen or Magisterexamen Overall grade of VG with a minimum of 120 credits at VG B or Overall grade of VG with a minimum of 90 credits at VG C or Overall grade of G with a minimum of 90 credits at G
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Bachelor Degree, Diplom or Lizentiat (10/6/5) 10 / 6 / 1 8 / 5 / 2 6 / 4 / 3
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
State universities 4 years of study 80% 70% 60%
Private universities 4 years of study 90% 80% 70%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Category 1 (4 year degree) 80% 75% 70%
Category 2 (4 year degree) 85% 80% 75%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
袛懈锌谢芯屑 褋锌械褑懈邪谢懈褋褌邪 - Specialist Diploma 5 4.5 4
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Tanzania 1st 2:1 2:2
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.0 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
For degrees studied at The University of West Indies or degrees accredited by ACTT 1st or GPA 3.6 2:1 or GPA 3.0 2:2 or GPA 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licence, Ma卯trise, Dipl么me National d'Ing茅nieu 16 (tres bien) 14 (bien) 11 (assez bien)
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Lisans Diplomasi or a M疟hendis Diplomasi 3.5 3 2.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
4 Yr Bakalavr, Specialist Diploma or Magistr 5 4.5 4
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Uganda 1st or 4.4 2:1 or 3.8 2:2 or 3.0
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Dyplom Magistra or a Bachelors degree (11 / 5) 4.5 4.0 3.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.0 2.6
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
GPA 4.0 scale 3.5 3.2 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciado (4 year) 9 8 7
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Majistr Diplomi / Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) 90% or GPA 4.5 80% or GPA 4.0 70% or GPA 3.5
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Licenciado/Professional title. (4 year) 18/20 or 8/9 16/20 or 7/9 14/20 or 6/9
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
10-point scale 8.0 7.0 6.0
4-point scale 3.5 3.0 2.8
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
Master's A or 4.0 or 80% B+, 3.5 or 70% B or 3.0 or 60%
First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
3/4 year degree 1st or 75% 2:1 or 65% 2:2 or 60%

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

October 2025 start

UK fee

拢16,000 Full-time degree per annum

International fee

拢29,500 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2024-25 academic year apply to courses starting in January 2025. Fees for the 2025-26 academic year apply to courses starting in October 2025.
What's included in your tuition fees Fee status Pay in advance or instalments

Financial costs

Please note that there are additional essential costs associated with this programme for attendance at the SCALE Connect residential, which are not included in the tuition fees:

  • Accommodation in the US: approximately £2,000 for a three-week stay at the MIT campus. This amount is payable separately to 含羞草视频, which will manage the hotel payment on behalf of the students.
  • US Visitor Visa: currently $185 applicable processing fee.
  • Flights: Return flights to Boston from the UK or your home country are variable depending on location.
  • Insurance: Insurance costs will vary based on the student's choice. The University covers some aspects of the international trip, but students are advised to purchase supplementary insurance that covers personal belongings from loss, theft, and breakage. Note that winter/extreme sports are not covered under the University’s policy.
  • Airport transfers: Options include a shuttle bus (10 minutes, £28-40) or a public bus (30 minutes, £1-4).
  • Meals: Breakfast is included in the accommodation. Students will need to cover the cost of lunch and most evening meals. It is recommended to budget approximately $350 for three weeks, considering options such as campus cafeterias, local restaurants, and grocery stores.

Your development

Develop interpersonal skills and expand your network through the UK SCALE Centre

One of the unique features of this programme comes from being an integral part of the UK SCALE Centre, which is a key component of the MIT Global SCALE Network. This collaboration provides important networking opportunities with industry representatives, fellow students from other universities in the SCALE network, and researchers from a wide range of disciplines. As part of the master’s study, you will travel to the MIT campus in the USA in January to attend a series of talks, activities, and other events. During this exciting period, you will have the chance to improve your interpersonal, networking, and leadership skills.

Additional support and opportunities

We will offer a variety of co-curricular activities in 含羞草视频 Business School tailored to address issues around employability in a competitive and uncertain job market. There will be various workshops and sessions to provide guidance on career planning, CV writing, and interview preparation. In addition, we will facilitate industry expert guest speakers, who will help you to understand the practical considerations of supply chain management.

Our academics

Cihan Butun

Dr Cihan Butun

Lecturer in Management Science and Operations; Programme Lead for MSc Supply Chain Management

Prior to joining 含羞草视频, Cihan worked in the EU-funded PortForward project on the green scheduling and sustainability of container terminal operations. Cihan also has industrial experience in the maritime shipping sector from working in the international trading arm of Heidelberg Cement.
Grammatoula Papaioannou

Dr Grammatoula Papaioannou

Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics; Programme Lead for MSc Business Analytics

Grammatoula has published in leading academic journals, became a Co-Investigator on a major ESRC grant worth 拢1million and established extensive links with external partner organisations.
Nikos Argyris

Dr Nikolaos Argyris

Senior Lecturer in Operational Research

Nikos鈥檚 research interests broadly lie in the interface and applications of mathematical optimisation, decision theory/analysis and economics.
Baibing Li

Professor Baibing Li

Professor of Business Statistics and Management Science

Baibing鈥檚 research focuses on statistical machine learning and data mining covering a wide range of topics such as predictive modelling, dimension reduction, and forecasting.
Victor Podinovski

Professor Victor Podinovski

Professor of Operational Research

Victor鈥檚 main research interests lie in the area of nonparametric assessment of efficiency and productivity of organisations, known as data envelopment analysis (DEA).
Jacob Gwa

Dr Jacob Msughter Gwa

University Teacher in Management Science and Operations

Dr Gwa teaches in operations management, quantitative business skills, and global logistics and supply chain management.
Jiyin Liu

Professor Jiyin Liu

Professor of Operations Management

Jiyin has been working on modelling and optimisation of operations planning and scheduling problems in logistics and production systems. Most of Jiyin鈥檚 research has been driven by practical problems in industry.

Your future career

Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared for a range of career opportunities in planning, managing, and decision support within supply chain management, logistics, and transportation.

Potential roles include logistics/transport planner, demand planner, supply chain and logistics analyst, procurement and sourcing manager, and supply chain consultant. The analytical and practical skills gained through this programme will open doors to prominent positions across various industries.