考文垂大學(xué)

Overview

Focusing on the unique aspects of logistics, this course provides a strong starting point from which students can explore the core principles of logistics management. It aims to develop your knowledge of how to plan and execute alternative logistics strategies, manage operational logistics systems and utilise the latest cyber-physical technologies.

Using in-depth case studies, the course aims to demonstrate the importance of logistics within a range of industries and invites students to explore management options across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, shipping, retail, transportation and distribution.

Students will have the opportunity to broaden their capabilities in a number of key areas such as logistics analysis and develop supply chains through the application of ethical concepts such as sustainability.

The course aims to furnish students with ambitions for higher study with an insight into some of the research areas that are currently of interest in the field of logistics.

Course information

This course is designed to appeal to natural problem solvers and to anybody looking to gain an insight into the key aspects of ethical global logistics management.

The course aims to provide an in-depth and analytical understanding of logistics and distribution networks across a variety of industries both local and global, and give you firm foundation on which to build a long and successful career in retail, manufacturing or any other logistics-related sector.

Prospective students will be interested in gaining employment in the retail, manufacturing or logistics industries or may already have studied or worked in related fields. Part-time students are likely to be employed in the logistics economy and may be seeking promotion within their current company or to improve their employability in this growing field.

Career prospects

This course provides postgraduate students with a degree that helps them to build the logistical, technical, analytical, strategic and operational skills essential to gaining employment with a global manufacturer, retailer or logistics service provider at a mid-management level and upwards.