MSc

Dual Award · Conferred with University of Warwick

MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award)

Dual British Master of Science Award — Conferred jointly with University of Brigant (UK) & University of Warwick Academic Alliance (UK)

Joint Awarding Institution2 Diplomas

University of Warwick (United Kingdom)

Credit Allocation60% UoB / 40% Warwick

Online or on campus

18 months180 creditsEnglish

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MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award)

Overview

Design resilient maritime and air supply chains, automate warehouse fulfillment systems, and master procurement risk in dynamic international trade corridors. Students earn 2 independent accredited diplomas with a 60% / 40% international credit split. MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award) is taught as one award, not a list of unrelated modules. The published length is 18 months, and the credit total is 180. Students move from Flow of goods through Flow of goods; Inventory and capacity; Disruption; Operations project; Flow of goods (MSC-D202); Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203), and finish on Disruption (MSC-D301). Each course has a question, a method, and a submission. In this field, students find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change. Reading is a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. The artefact a marker expects is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. The award is built so that a graduate can do the following in practice: Dual Master of Science qualifications recognized by global chartered logistics institutes Simulation modeling of cross-continental trade disruption and port bottleneck dynamics Applied digital twin supply chain capstone with real corporate telemetry Teaching assumes the student can read a source, attempt a problem before the seminar, and revise after feedback. Attendance at live seminars is part of the design. The capstone or final course must use the methods of the earlier courses; a project that ignores them does not pass. The pages for each course name the topics that are examined. Those topics are the syllabus. A brochure line is not a substitute for them.

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What You Will Learn

Dual Master of Science qualifications recognized by global chartered logistics institutes
Simulation modeling of cross-continental trade disruption and port bottleneck dynamics
Applied digital twin supply chain capstone with real corporate telemetry
Joint UK Russell Group faculty seminars on circular economy logistics

Curriculum

Stage 1 — Core Host Modules (60 Credits)

Code	Course	Credits · hours
MSC-D101	Flow of goods Flow of goods (MSC-D101) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Flow of goods as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. MSC-D101-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Flow of goods MSC-D101-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Flow of goods MSC-D101-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Flow of goods MSC-D101-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Flow of goods MSC-D101-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Flow of goods MSC-D101-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Flow of goods	20 · 200 h
MSC-D102	Inventory and capacity Inventory and capacity (MSC-D102) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Inventory and capacity as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. MSC-D102-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Inventory and capacity MSC-D102-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Inventory and capacity MSC-D102-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Inventory and capacity MSC-D102-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Inventory and capacity MSC-D102-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Inventory and capacity MSC-D102-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Inventory and capacity	20 · 200 h
MSC-D103	Disruption Disruption (MSC-D103) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Disruption as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. MSC-D103-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Disruption MSC-D103-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Disruption MSC-D103-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Disruption MSC-D103-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Disruption MSC-D103-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Disruption MSC-D103-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Disruption	20 · 200 h

Code

Course

Credits · hours

MSC-D101

Flow of goods

Flow of goods (MSC-D101) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Flow of goods as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone.

MSC-D101-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Flow of goods
MSC-D101-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Flow of goods
MSC-D101-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Flow of goods
MSC-D101-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Flow of goods
MSC-D101-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Flow of goods
MSC-D101-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Flow of goods

20 · 200 h

MSC-D102

Inventory and capacity

Inventory and capacity (MSC-D102) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Inventory and capacity as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone.

MSC-D102-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Inventory and capacity
MSC-D102-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Inventory and capacity
MSC-D102-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Inventory and capacity
MSC-D102-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Inventory and capacity
MSC-D102-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Inventory and capacity
MSC-D102-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Inventory and capacity

20 · 200 h

MSC-D103

Disruption

Disruption (MSC-D103) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Disruption as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone.

MSC-D103-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Disruption
MSC-D103-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Disruption
MSC-D103-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Disruption
MSC-D103-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Disruption
MSC-D103-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Disruption
MSC-D103-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Disruption

20 · 200 h

Stage 2 — Partner Moderated Advanced Specialisation (60 Credits)

Code	Course	Credits · hours
MSC-D201	Operations project Operations project (MSC-D201) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Operations project as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. MSC-D201-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Operations project MSC-D201-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Operations project MSC-D201-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Operations project MSC-D201-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Operations project MSC-D201-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Operations project MSC-D201-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Operations project	20 · 200 h
MSC-D202	Flow of goods (MSC-D202) Flow of goods (MSC-D202) (MSC-D202) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Flow of goods (MSC-D202) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. MSC-D202-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Flow of goods (MSC-D202) MSC-D202-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Flow of goods (MSC-D202) MSC-D202-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Flow of goods (MSC-D202) MSC-D202-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Flow of goods (MSC-D202) MSC-D202-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Flow of goods (MSC-D202) MSC-D202-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Flow of goods (MSC-D202)	20 · 200 h
MSC-D203	Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) (MSC-D203) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. MSC-D203-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) MSC-D203-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) MSC-D203-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) MSC-D203-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) MSC-D203-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) MSC-D203-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)	20 · 200 h

Code

Course

Credits · hours

MSC-D201

Operations project

Operations project (MSC-D201) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Operations project as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone.

MSC-D201-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Operations project
MSC-D201-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Operations project
MSC-D201-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Operations project
MSC-D201-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Operations project
MSC-D201-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Operations project
MSC-D201-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Operations project

20 · 200 h

MSC-D202

Flow of goods (MSC-D202)

Flow of goods (MSC-D202) (MSC-D202) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Flow of goods (MSC-D202) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone.

MSC-D202-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Flow of goods (MSC-D202)
MSC-D202-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Flow of goods (MSC-D202)
MSC-D202-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Flow of goods (MSC-D202)
MSC-D202-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Flow of goods (MSC-D202)
MSC-D202-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Flow of goods (MSC-D202)
MSC-D202-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Flow of goods (MSC-D202)

20 · 200 h

MSC-D203

Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)

Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) (MSC-D203) is a 20-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 200 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone.

MSC-D203-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)
MSC-D203-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)
MSC-D203-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)
MSC-D203-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)
MSC-D203-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)
MSC-D203-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Inventory and capacity (MSC-D203)

20 · 200 h

Stage 3 — Joint Master's Dissertation & Capstone Defense (60 Credits)

Code	Course	Credits · hours
MSC-D301	Disruption (MSC-D301) Disruption (MSC-D301) (MSC-D301) is a 60-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 600 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Disruption (MSC-D301) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. MSC-D301-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Disruption (MSC-D301) MSC-D301-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Disruption (MSC-D301) MSC-D301-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Disruption (MSC-D301) MSC-D301-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Disruption (MSC-D301) MSC-D301-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Disruption (MSC-D301) MSC-D301-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Disruption (MSC-D301)	60 · 600 h

Code

Course

Credits · hours

MSC-D301

Disruption (MSC-D301)

Disruption (MSC-D301) (MSC-D301) is a 60-credit course on MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award), with 600 notional learning hours. By the end, students can find where time or cost is lost and recommend one operational change, using Disruption (MSC-D301) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a process map, a capacity note, and a disruption case. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a recommendation for one lane, site, or service with the cost and the risk. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone.

MSC-D301-M1 · Order, nodes, delay, and a flow map — Disruption (MSC-D301)
MSC-D301-M2 · Demand, capacity, stock, and stock-out — Disruption (MSC-D301)
MSC-D301-M3 · A break in the chain and the response — Disruption (MSC-D301)
MSC-D301-M4 · Cost, time, and who pays for the buffer — Disruption (MSC-D301)
MSC-D301-M5 · One lane, site, or corridor — Disruption (MSC-D301)
MSC-D301-M6 · A change recommendation with cost and risk — Disruption (MSC-D301)

60 · 600 h

Career Paths

Global Supply Chain Director
Logistics Optimization Principal
Strategic Procurement Head
Trade Compliance & Operations Executive

Programme Highlights

2 Accredited Diplomas
60% / 40% International Credit Split
Awarded by: University of Brigant (UK) & University of Warwick Academic Alliance (UK)
Delivery: 100% Online

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.

Admission requirements

Academic entry

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (minimum 2:2 or GPA 2.5/4.0)

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 46, or equivalent (waived for prior English-medium study)

Documents

Statement of Purpose (500 words minimum) outlining your goals and fit for the programme
Two academic or professional references with contact details
CV or résumé documenting relevant education and professional experience

Programme questions

How long is the MSc Global Supply Chain & Smart Logistics (Dual Award)?

The published duration is 18 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Brigant. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.

What does it cost?

Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.

Will this award be recognised where I live?

Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. University of Brigant publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.

How do I apply?

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