Management and Global Supply Chain Management / Management and Global Supply Chain Management (2yr) - MSc

Principles of Management (20 credits)

This module will help you understand contemporary issues, theories and conceptual frameworks used to explain and guide conventional management activities within organisations. More specifically, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of strategic management concepts that can be utilised to explore and guide effective action in dynamic organisational environments.

Managing in Organisations (20 credits)

This module aims to develop an understanding of the human aspects of managing and organising work. Throughout the module you will be encouraged to develop a critical perspective which encompasses views from both those managing and those managed, as well as a consideration of the wider impact of choices taken in regards to managing and organising work activities. Whilst exploring classic studies in managing in organisation, these ideas will also be examined in the context of the contemporary changing international workplace.

Contexts of Management (20 credits)

This module explores how the external environment influences management decision making within organisations, specifically in relation to strategy development. The module’s aims to develop your understanding of how organisations create strategies to increase competitiveness in a rapidly changing environment. You will develop your analytical abilities and decision making capability needed as future managers and leaders operating in an international environment. On completion of this module you will have a better understanding of the various schools of thought in strategy development and the role of strategic discourse in this process.

Data for Operations Decision Making (20 credits)

This module will develop your understanding of the data that is used for decision-making within Operations and Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the skills required to analyse this data. It will have a practical focus using ‘real’ data from case studies in order to solve realistic Operations and Supply Chain problems.

Strategic Operations (20 credits)

This module will extend your understanding of operations management both practically and strategically. This will extend the scope of the operations spectrum already covered and integrate wider business functions. You will be able to evaluate the strategic implications of variation and uncertainty on the supply chain performance.

Global Supply Chain Management (20 credits)

This module is firmly rooted in understanding the global supply chain and provides a broad knowledge of the principles and concepts underlying the strategic and operational performance of organisations in relation to one another within the international supply chain. You will develop a broad knowledge on operations and marketing to understand Supply Chain structure, alignment to needs of the market, and potential for conflict.

In your final semester you will take on a experiential project, giving you a fantastic opportunity to use the theories and knowledge you've gained to produce a challenging, meaningful piece of work. Projects include:

Consultancy Experience Project (40 credits)

Working as part of a team, you will undertake focused research, developing your professional skills, managing a complex project and delivering results in a real business situation. You will present your findings to the client and learn valuable project management tools and concepts.

Internship Experience Project (40 credits)

On an internship of 12 weeks or more, you will apply the theories you have learned to a substantial, live project. This will involve focused research, developing skills, managing a complex project and delivering results in a real business situation. You will also learn project management tools and concepts.

Business Research Project (40 credits)

This project is a more traditional piece of independent research, creating an academic research paper, presentation and methodological reflection. Because we believe experiential learning is so important, this project is only available to students with significant prior work experience or a desire to progress to a PhD.

Global Experience Project (40 credits)

This exciting project gives you the opportunity of travelling overseas to attend a summer school at one of our partner institutions. You will produce a piece of academic work drawing on either a concept from the summer school or a case study based on a company local to the host institution.

Throughout the year you will also study the following modules which will help you understand how to manage your own continuous personal and professional development (PPD).

Transformational Leadership Development (10 credits)

Transformational management education is a key focus within NBS, where effective ethical education across all business and management courses is the foundation of our students’ abilities to understand and contribute in meaningful ways towards current and future challenges in the area of sustainable development. The purpose of the module is to increase understanding of how to manage your own continuous personal and professional development in order to enable sustained career success and to be an effective and transformational leader.

Research Methods for Managers (10 credits)

The purpose of the module is for you to acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to formulate, plan and conduct effective research to inform management decisions, through conducting a small-scale research project.

Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience (2 year course only)

This module aims to develop your understanding of the business and commercial environment. You will apply relevant prior knowledge and skills in the business environment increasing your commercial awareness. On completion of the module, you will have developed a range of skills and have a practical insight into the world of work and possible career opportunities.