MSc Strategic Leadership for the Food and Drink Industry (Operations and Supply Chain Management) - Part-Time
Master
In Holbeach
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Holbeach
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Duration
2 Years
he MSc in Strategic Leadership for the Food and Drink Industry is aimed at food industry professionals who are in or are progressing into senior leadership roles in operations; supply chain, or technical functions.
The programme is suitable for senior leaders in organisations of all sizes in the private, public, or third sector. They are designed for anyone who leads, organises, and directs organisations, but specific job roles may include: General Manager, Senior Manager, Executive Director, COO, CFO, CEO, and CIO. It also provides employers with a useful tool to further develop and retain staff who have completed their graduate programme, providing a leadership pipeline for the future.
A strategic leader is someone who has senior management responsibility, which may include formal governance or director responsibilities. They are responsible for setting strategy, direction and vision, for providing a clear sense of purpose, and driving strategic intent.
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About this course
This course is designed to prepare students for roles in many aspects of food operations and supply chain management. Graduates may also pursue roles in production management and planning. The course aims to equip students with the practical and professional skills to enable them to reach their potential within the food sector as well as academic, industrial, commercial, government, and environmental settings.
A minimum second class degree in Management or Food Science and Technology, or a recognised professional qualification at an equivalent level.
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For students with a non-related undergraduate degree, a minimum second class degree is required, additionally applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of experience of management development within the food and drink sector.
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Subjects
- Staff
- Leadership
- Governance
- Supply
- Supply Chain Management
- Industry
- Part Time
- Supply and Chain Management
- Strategy
- Sustainability
- Food
Course programme
Master's Level
- Corporate Governance and Sustainability in the Food Industry (Core)
- Corporate Strategy, Finance and Business Leadership in the Food Industry (Core)
- Leading People and Partnerships in the Food Industry (Core)
- Strategic Leadership for Food & Drink Industry Work Based Project (Core)
The MSc in Strategic Leadership for the Food and Drink Industry is a programme taught through blended part-time distance learning and three study blocks per year at the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) based in Holbeach.
Distance learning is achieved through the delivery of engaging digitally-enhanced learning materials produced by experienced research-led academic and support staff. In addition, module seminars and tutorials are typically planned to give students the opportunity to apply, investigate, assimilate, and evaluate issues around the core lecture topics.
Practical sessions, where applicable, for experimentation and/or illustration of principles, practices and techniques are timetabled for the appropriate modules and typically delivered through attendance at campus during the study weeks.
For the science-based modules these practical sessions usually take place in research laboratories where there is full technician support for timetabled activities and for students’ project works.
For those students undertaking this course as an apprentice, an End Point Assessment is required.
Additional information
Year 1 - £3,333Year 2 - £6,667
MSc Strategic Leadership for the Food and Drink Industry (Operations and Supply Chain Management) - Part-Time