Postgraduate Programs in Supply Chain Management at School of Engineering & Technology, Heartfordshire Uni, Hatfield
Founded in 1952, the University of Hertfordshire is an innovative, enterprising and business-facing with a commitment to adding value to employers, enterprise, regional and national economies. The University is located in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, UK and has more than 24,500 students, over 2500 staff, over 2000 international students and a global network of over 160,000 alumni.
Students can choose from undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses arranged under fifteen schools of study at the University of Hertfordshire. Industry professionals teach on the programs and visiting lecturers provide valuable input.
This keeps the programs up to date with industry developments, making the content fresh and forward looking. In the 2008 RAE, over 85 per cent of the submitted research was judged to be of international quality in terms of originality, significance and rigor. It was declared the Entrepreneurial University of the Year, 2010 by Times Higher Education.
With the progressive approach, excellent facilities and career-relevant programs, the School of Engineering and Technology has an international reputation for attracting students and developing top talent. There are currently around 1,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Engineering which is based on the College Lane campus.
Academic Programs
Masters Programs
- MSc Supply Chain Management (1 year full time, 3 years part time): You will develop skills and advancement of knowledge on the broad areas of business to enable you develop transferable skills in all areas. Areas include: operations management, operations research, procurement and supply chain management, financial control, manufacturing information systems, manufacturing strategy; legal aspects of supply chain; and human resources management.
- MSc Supply Chain Management (18-month route, full time): You will focus on a combination of practical work and case studies, including analysis and synthesis, contribution to profitability, understanding of purchasing, procurement and logistics. It will promote critical review and analysis of strategic value, procurement and supply chain management.
- MSc Management with Logistics and Supply Chain Management: MSc Management with Logistics and Supply Chain reflects the increasing complexity of business operations management and the need for the efficient acquisition, storage, movement and transportation of goods both to the organisation and to customers. The pathway Management with Logistics and Supply Chain has been created for individuals who want to develop the supply chain management and leadership skills needed to drive forward businesses operating in today’s dynamic global economy.