MSc International Trade and Logistics

Postgraduate

In Oxford

£ 8,160 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Oxford

  • Duration

    1 Year

In 2014 about a third of all the goods and services produced were traded internationally (WTO International Trade Statistics 2015). International trade is a powerful driver for growth and rising living standards, especially in the developing world, whilst representing a significant part of GDP in most developed countries.

On this programme you will learn how international trade and logistics affect our lives and world prosperity.

International trade is the exchange of capital, goods and services across international borders. Countries specialise in exporting those products and services which they can produce most efficiently and import those where they are less efficient.

Logistics is about managing the activities along a supply chain, from procuring materials to delivering finished goods that satisfy customer orders. Effective logistics and supply chain management are therefore the key enablers of international trade.

The MSc International Trade & Logistics (accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) links these two elements of business and provides an introduction to the management and operational knowledge necessary to trade successfully in international markets. The programme is designed for wide range of participants looking to take on senior roles in organisations which trade internationally.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Oxford (Oxfordshire)
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Headington Campus, OX3 0BP

Start date

On request

About this course

Employability: You will develop the skills, knowledge and ability to work in an international environment. You learn current theory in business and management and we provide opportunities for you to develop skills valued by employers to enhance your employability. You will gain practical experience by working on a live international consultancy project for a commercial or not-for-profit organisation and have the opportunity to make field trips to study organisations in other countries. We emphasise developing your CV and interview skills through the support of our Careers Centre.
Teaching and Learning: We have a track record of excellence in teaching, learning and research and you will be supported in your studies and beyond. The teaching team have a wealth of business and management experience and combine theory and industry knowledge into your learning, Industry cases are used throughout the programme both in-session and at assessment, especially as part of the dissertation. Guest speakers from public and private sector organisations present their perspectives on issues at module seminars or at exclusive events.
Student support: You will be assigned to an Academic Advisor who will provide both academic and personal support. Student Support Co-ordinators provide guidance for your course and university-wide administrative issues. They organise a range of events to help you adjust to postgraduate study and are able to help you get advice about any issues you may have during your studies.
Oxford Location: Oxford offers everything you could want as a student and more. As one of the world's great centres of learning, Oxford is a bustling city. Located just over an hour from the hub of business life in London with easy access to international airports, you'll be at the heart of the UK's most successful economic region. Oxford will provide you with a host of learning and employment opportunities with a range of internships and graduate jobs available.

Home/EU - full time fee: 2017/18: £8,160 2018/19: £8,320

Home/EU - part time fee: 2017/18: £5,000 2018/19: £5,100

International - full time: 2017/18: £14,300 2018/19: £14,590

Where part time fees are quoted the same fee will apply in year 2 of study.

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Subjects

  • International Trade
  • Global
  • Financial Training
  • Supply and Chain Management
  • Logistics
  • Global Business
  • Materials
  • Supply
  • Operations Management
  • International Management

Teachers and trainers (1)

Oxford Brookes Business School

Oxford Brookes Business School

Oxford Brookes Global MBA

Course programme

Operations and Process Management: You will develop your understanding of an organisation's ability to deliver goods and services of the quality, quantity and cost that will satisfy customers' needs, whilst making efficient use of resources. The key principles introduced in this module can be applied to any business sector and function. You will explore the complex relationships between functional areas and the real world of business. Your studies will develop your understanding about how business operations can be most effectively managed. This includes issues of ethics, environmental sustainability, global business, complexity and uncertainty, and continuing professional development.

Business Strategy: Strategic management is the process by which managers formulate and implement strategies to generate high performance and to create sustained competitive advantage. In this module you will develop your understanding of how to deliver sustainable competitive advantage. You will learn about the fundamental ideas in Business Strategy, enabling you to critically evaluate the key strategic decisions. You will consider the wider economic environment and explore why strategy is important. This will help you to understand how organisations make strategic decisions through the processes of analysis, choice and responsible and ethical management and leadership.

Finance and Accounting for Business: In this module you will develop your critical assessment of corporate financial information from the users' perspective. You will study both financial and management accounting covering three areas: Basics - Terminology, purposes, users, rules and regulations and business entities.

Financial accounting - key financial statements, published accounts and analysis and interpretation through ratios;

Management accounting - costing, budgeting & forecasting, budget management and pricing.

Principles of International Business Economics: In this module you will learn about the key concepts and principles of economics. You will focus on topics that help you understand how businesses function internationally and how they interact with the external environment. You will examine the characteristics of international markets and the strategic pricing decisions that firms choose in different market structures.

International Trade and Globalisation: This module enables students to examine the nature of the impact of international trade in specific industries. The first half of the module is spent analysing the various roles of different stakeholders and actors. Students study a diversity ofwide range of international organisations including multi-national companies, SMEs, NGOs, Trade Unions, Workers Co-operatives and supra-national trading blocs such as the EU. Some have a strongly global commercial strategic and operational focus whilst others have a social humanitarian cause or political, social and economic global purpose. Many of these institutions interrelate with each other, influencing the conduct and the realities of global business operations. Within the module a recognitionwe will recognise of the geo-political, economic and social contexts in which these international organisations function will be considered as well as the operational challenges of operating within such organisations.

The second half of the module focuses upon key industrial sectors. Students have to examine the impact of globalisation in these industries and the growth of, and response to ethical trading policies. This will support their submitted assignment which will consist of a detailed report into one specific product or firm within these industries. This contributes to the development of ethical and responsible managers in line with the Business School’s commitment to PRIME.

Project and Contract Management: In this module you will analyse the environments where projects take place, together with the influence of stakeholders. You will assess different approaches for managing projects and practice a range of techniques to plan, control and deliver projects successfully. You will learn about the commercial and contractual aspects relating to external suppliers and the application of project management concepts to supply chain based projects.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management : Supply Chain Management (SCM) is ‘the management of upstream and downstream relationships with suppliers and customers to deliver superior value at less cost to the supply chain as a whole’ (Christopher, 2016). In a global business environment, how well organisations identify and manage supply networks and individual chains of supply, is a key enabler of successful international trade.

In this module you focus on the important commercial aspects of SCM, centred around how the procurement cycle operates in an international context. You explore the range of relationships between trading partners (i.e. purchasers and suppliers), as well as the techniques that are used to source products and services, select and appraise suppliers, and develop and manage supply contracts.

Physical Logistics and Distribution:
The topic of physical logistics is concerned with managing the activities along a supply chain, from procuring materials to delivering goods that satisfy customers. In today's global economy, both suppliers and customers can be spread all over the world. Customers are more demanding, wanting more for less and with greater added value. The new era of customer 'pull' has led to the concept of ‘total supply chain management'. This involves customised products and services, quick response deliveries, and state-of-the-art information systems.

In this module you will study the processes required to manage the flow of materials and products from suppliers to customers in order to achieve a competitive advantage. You will evaluate how effective logistics and procurement systems can become key business enablers. You will learn how the management of international supply chains should form a significant element of the strategy of any organisation operating on a global basis.

Developing Skills for Business Leadership: Successful leaders have different approaches to their work, sharing a range of diverse personality traits. They are central to a manager's effectiveness and are developed over time and with an awareness of the differing cultural contexts. A key purpose of this module is to encourage you to develop a strong sense of self-awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses as a manager and colleague. In addition, you will develop a range of definable skills which are pivotal to successful management practice. These include decision-making skills, team-working and interpersonal skills and others associated with developing personal effectiveness. You will develop your skills of reflection to explore the implications for professional practice. This module helps you develop the confidence to articulate your skills necessary for career development.

Research Methods: This will prepare you to undertake effective research drawing upon a range of secondary and primary data sources in preparation for your coursework. You will be introduced to a range of tools required for research including methodological issues, data collection techniques and study skills. This module prepares you for completing high quality, systematic business and management research.

Capstone Module Choice

You will choose one of the following capstone modules that best suits your academic interests or professional development requirements.

Dissertation: This is an opportunity for you to carry out an in depth investigation into a topic of International Trade and Logistics which is of particular interest to you. It should have an appropriately clear focus and be an investigation based on primary and/or secondary data, justified and supported by detailed reference to relevant theories and concepts from literature.

Synoptic Research Project:In this module you are expected to integrate, apply and extend the knowledge and skills gained within the core modules of the field. It is conceptualised as a retrospective and integrative academic experience. This module will provide you with a structured opportunity to demonstrate and learn more about the complexity of business and management knowledge by emphasising your capability for synthesis, and applying and connecting the learning gained in core modules of the programme. The module includes the analysis of a substantial case study and an oral viva at the end of the programme.

Client Project: You have the opportunity to link theory to practice by analysing a real organisational issue. Having identified a project (with the approval of both the client company and the Module Leader) you investigate a particular issue, one that can be supported through the relevant literature and by conducting primary research with the client. This module is not an internship but can be taken in conjunction with an internship you have identified and are participating in. The ‘issue’ in question may be current management problem for the client organisation or related to future strategic choices. The Client Project provides you with a significant learning and personal development experience.

MSc International Trade and Logistics

£ 8,160 VAT inc.