Core concepts of supply chain management
Credit Type:
For-Credit
Credits Available:
15 Credits
Course Level:
Postgraduate
Academic Direction:
City St George's, University of London
About the course
The aim of this microcredential is to provide you with an overview of a range of essential supply chain related concepts to prepare you for engagement with later microcredentials.
Various topics, from inbound to outbound supply chain, will be covered to provide you with a comprehensive foundation across the field to enable you to explore more specialist topics in supply chain management (SCM) in the later part of your studies.
This microcredential will support you to develop the required critical analysis and synthesis skills required for master’s level study. Moreover, the interdisciplinary links of SCM with other disciplines will be explored and you will have a chance to explore the practical side of SCM by analysing various global cases studies.
Recommended learning hours: 150
Course details
- Credit Type: For-Credit
- Study Method: Online, flexible
- Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognise, analyse and apply the key concepts, underpinning theories and frameworks in managing a supply chain from inbound, process, and outbound perspectives
- Critically evaluate the impact of supply chain management on the competitiveness of a firm
- Apply a variety of decision-making frameworks transferrable across industries, contexts and locations
- Identify, assess, evaluate and provide sound recommendations to issues faced in outsourcing, procurement, inventory management, pricing, distribution and supplier selection
- Appreciate the value of a systematic and inter-disciplinary approach to supply chain decision-making
- Recognise the importance of being tolerant of disagreement, open and sensitive to diversity in business, cultures and people
- Demonstrate initiative and personal responsibility
- Career Opportunity: Completion of this course supports careers in supply chain analysis and operations, procurement and logistics and inventory specialisms. The broad conceptual grounding also benefits those aspiring to management roles in operations, manufacturing, distribution or consulting, where supply chain awareness is increasingly critical.
- Target Learners: This course is ideal for learners who wish to build a comprehensive foundation in supply chain management. It suits individuals interested in understanding how supply chains operate from end to end, as well as those aiming to strengthen their analytical and decision-making skills within global business contexts.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 10-20 weeks
- Maximum Registration Period: 1 Year
- Entry Requirements: To be eligible for the course, you must have:
- an undergraduate degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK third class bachelor’s degree , OR
- at least two years’ relevant professional experience at a graduate level, AND
- a high standard of English, equivalent to an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall with 6.0 in the written test, or a Duolingo score of at least 120.
- Tech/Computer Requirements: We set minimum computer and web access requirements for online study. These are updated from time and can be found at https://www.london.ac.uk/study/how-apply/computer-requirements.
- Skills Acquired:
- Analysis and application of supply chain management frameworks
- Evaluation of supply chain performance and competitiveness
- Decision-making in procurement, outsourcing and logistics
- Problem-solving in inventory and distribution management
- Interdisciplinary and systematic supply chain thinking
- Start Anytime? Yes
Microcredential Courses
- Course Level
- Postgraduate
- Subject Area
- SCMGT Supply Chain Management
- Academic Direction
- City St George's, University of London