MSc International Supply Chain Management

Course overview

The MSc International Supply Chain Management combines engineering principles, advanced digital technologies and management skills to develop knowledge of modern supply-chain operations. The programme focuses on creating sustainable and resilient supply chains and examines supply-chain management from technical, operational and managerial perspectives. According to Exeter, the course is designed for students who want to develop technical and managerial skills in areas including: • Supply chain management • Operations management • Logistics • Procurement • Smart supply chains • Sustainable supply-chain operations • Industry 4.0 technologies • Machine learning and simulation • Supply-chain quality management The programme is taught in partnership with the University of Exeter Business School, allowing students to combine technological knowledge with management theory and practice. Exeter also uses a "factory-to-classroom" concept, incorporating cyber-physical systems to connect theoretical learning with practical applications.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 Year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£32,500 / year

Initial deposit

£2,500

Country

England

Campus

Streatham Campus

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

The standard entry requirement is: • 2:2 honours degree or equivalent. • Normally in a science, engineering, management or numerate discipline. • Exeter considers applications individually on merit. • International applicants must meet the University's equivalent qualification requirements for their country. • The programme is therefore suitable for applicants with backgrounds such as engineering, science, management and other quantitative disciplines. For international applicants, Exeter also requires the relevant English-language qualification. The course specifically falls under English Language Profile

Scholarships & discounts

7500 Pounds Automatic 2500 Pounds Merit-Based To be considered for this scholarship, once you have your programme offer, please apply using the webform here A personal statement (of no more than 300 words) is required as part of the form, responding to the following questions: What are your ambitions for the future and how will your studies at Exeter help you to achieve them? What will you contribute to the study experience/environment on campus at Exeter? As a scholar, how might you act as an ambassador for the University? *Round 4 - January 2027 entry only* closes on Thursday 26 November 2026. Round 4 notifications will be sent out within one month on a rolling basis and no later than Thursday 10 December 2026.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

It depends on the university

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£2,500

Course modules

Compulsory Modules • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – Procurement, suppliers, costs, risks and supply-chain strategy. • Agile, Lean and Competitive Enterprise – Lean manufacturing, agile operations and business efficiency. • MSc Dissertation – An independent research project related to supply chain or engineering. • Supply Chain Quality Management – Quality improvement, supplier selection, risk and customer satisfaction. • Modelling, Simulation and Machine Learning for Operations Management – Using modelling, simulation and machine learning to solve operations and supply-chain problems. • Research Ethics and Methodology – Research methods, ethics, project management and risk management. • Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains – Sustainable, environmentally and socially responsible supply-chain management. Optional Modules Choose one: • Marketing and New Product Innovation – Marketing strategy and new-product development. • Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation – Starting and developing a new business. • Service Design and Innovation – Designing and improving services. • Unlocking Innovation – Turning ideas into successful innovations. • Scaling Innovation: Translating Ideas into Practice – Expanding innovations and creating practical/commercial impact.