Course Overview

• Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 32nd in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2020 Rankings.

• Our Procurement and Supply Chain Management MSc shares course content, including modules and other course activities, with our top-ranked Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc course, which is ranked 2nd in the UK and 11th in the world in QS World University Rankings: Masters in Supply Chain Management Rankings 2022.

• We have one of the largest faculties in Europe, and many of our faculty are regarded as leading experts in this area, combining excellent reputations for teaching with experience drawn from the commercial world.

• Our approach to teaching is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence and places a significant emphasis on real-world challenges.

• You will gain an in-depth understanding of supply chain strategy and sustainability; procurement strategy; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contract management; how to analyze and design effective supply chain operations; how to use data, models, and software to solve problems and inform decisions; inventory and operations management; accounting; freight transport and project management.

• You can attend a study tour and experience a supply chain perspective in a different part of the UK.

• You can also participate in other course activities, including warehouse visits, hands-on latest software/platforms, and simulation games.

• You will have the opportunity to study in a truly international environment, with students and academics from over 50 countries.

General Eligibility

We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds, and each application is considered on merit. Usually, candidates must hold either a:

• First or a 2.1 UK honors degree in a relevant discipline, or

• an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or 2.1 UK honors degree

Candidates not meeting these criteria may be considered if they have a professional qualification (e.g., CIPS, CILT, APICS) and five years of post-qualification relevant work experience. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.