Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) MBA
Course code: N2SC
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: MBA
International: Available to study online
Study at: Perth
Start in: January; September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Full time: 1.5 years; Part time: 2.5-4 years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Are you ready to strengthen your leadership skills in global supply chain management?
Broaden your in-depth, sustainable supply chain expertise on our MBA Business Administration (Supply Chain Management). Build the strategic leadership skills needed to manage complex global supply chains in an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world. Combining advanced management expertise with specialist insight into logistics, operations, and supply chain strategy, you'll learn to improve efficiency, resilience and performance across international networks. Develop the capability to lead transformation, manage risk and leverage emerging technologies to create agile and sustainable supply chain systems that support long-term business success.
This course is part of our MBA suite, designed to reinforce the leadership and management skills needed to progress into senior roles. Developed using employer insight, these programmes prepare you for today's global business environment, where ethical leadership, diversity and adaptability are essential. Build your executive skills, practical understanding, and strategic management capabilities to accelerate your career progression and achieve your long-term professional ambitions.
Distinguished by its emphasis on ethical and responsible leadership, the MBA suite embraces innovation, entrepreneurship and technology, underpinned by four key values:
Ethical awareness
Cultural readiness
Future readiness
Identifying growth and opportunity
Special features
- Study online from anywhere in the world for maximum flexibility
- Develop reflective learning skills based on your experience and peer-to-peer exchange, facilitated through the MBA hub
- Participate in a wider dialogue via the MBA hub, between fellow students, business partners, local community and academic colleagues
- An online induction programme will provide support and information, as well as an initial opportunity to interact and network via the hub
Partnerships and accreditations
UHI are proud to provide this course to students at our partner organisation, the University of Akureyri in Iceland.
- Honours degree, normally at 2:1 and not less than 2:2, or international equivalent
- You may be accepted to enrol in our program on a part-time basis, depending on your academic qualifications (this will be reviewed on an individual basis)
- It is desirable that you have some post-study work experience, preferably management experience
- Other professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
- International students whose first language is not English must also meet the language competency standards as detailed on the International page of the website
- You may be asked to give us an academic and/or employer reference
You will study the following modules (20 credits each):
- Change for sustainable futures (S2)
- Designing growth and innovation for strategic advantage (S2)
- Operations management (S1)
- Research for business (S1)
- Responsible leadership and management in the global environment (S1)
- Supply chain management (S2)
After successful completion of the above six modules, you will undertake the Master's Research Project (60 credits)
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time
- This course is delivered fully online with scheduled sessions and tutorials
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
- You will take part in a mandatory online evening induction in the week prior to commencing your studies
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1.5 years @ 40 hours per week
- Part-time: 2.5-4 years @ 15-25 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- Perth
- This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI Perth
- University of Akureyri students: please click on the relevant apply link below (September or January start) and then select the 'University of Akureyri applicants' option to begin your application process
Start date
- September
- January
Fees
For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Funding
Eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying part-time can apply for a tuition fee loan from SAAS. You must be intending to complete the course in no longer than twice the length of time it would take for a full-time student. For example, if your course is available to full-time students as a one-year programme, you will be funded for a maximum of two years' part-time study. If your course does not have a full-time option, you must complete within three years. You can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £7,000, which will be paid pro-rata for each academic year of study.
Full details can be found on the SAAS website. Applications for loans open in April.
Students from the rest of the UK who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to apply for a loan from the Student Loan Company.
What can I do on completion of my course?
This bespoke programme equips you with advanced strategic, leadership, critical and analytical skills that are highly valued in today's dynamic business environment. On completion of the course, you will be well-positioned to progress into senior management and leadership roles, expand your career opportunities across a range of industries, or further develop your professional or academic options.
Can I progress into further study?
The MBA Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) provides excellent preparation and training for further advanced study in many areas of research. As such, you may wish to pursue a PhD or professional Doctorate studies within your chosen field.
Apply for Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) MBA
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