MSc Global Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Save £1,000 on your tuition fees when applying for April 2026.
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Industry-specific skills
Online study with support
Career opportunities
Programme accredited by CIPS and CILT
Business school accredited by AACSB
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Key information
Level of study
Postgraduate
Next intake:
April
Duration
2 years
Location
Online
Assessment method
Coursework
Mode of study
Part-time
Entry requirements
Min. 2:2 honours degree*
Tuition Fees
2025/26: £11,000**
*Non-standard entry requirements: relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. **Interest-free payment plans are available subject to eligibility. Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Course overview
Global Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management (GLOSCM) is a dynamic and fast-evolving field with strong demand and numerous career opportunities.
With double accreditation from both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), this online Masters degree will elevate your expertise and help advance your career as a business professional.
Study anywhere, achieve everywhere. Choose a part-time course that is designed to fit around your commitments, where you’ll gain exposure to current professional practices and learn career-focused skills in key areas, such as strategic procurement, international logistics, and supply chain sustainability and risk management.
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What will I learn?
You will be taught by industry experts who will help you to:
Gain practical and employability-related skills for a successful career
Innovate and apply emerging models, technologies, theories, and ideas to solve problems within a global logistics, operations, and supply chain management context
Confidently challenge established approaches to management and emerging paradigms (e.g, Sustainable Supply Chains)
Develop and hone your capabilities in team working, management, and leadership skills to lead and manage more effectively in your future career
You will study a range of modules that have been informed by the latest research and developed with expert and professional body input to ensure you learn up-to-date and career-focused knowledge and skills.
Modules you will study include:
Developing Leadership Capability for Professional Practice
Global Supply Chain and Operations Improvement
Strategic Supply Chain Relationship and Innovation
Strategic Procurement and International Logistics
Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice
Supply Chain Sustainability, Risk, and Resilience Management
Culminating in a Masters Dissertation, where you will design, propose, and carry out a research project relating to Global Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.
There will also be the opportunity to attend (optional) on-campus sessions for each module.
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Career opportunities
This online Masters in Global Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management will help you start or advance a career in a range of industries.
Upon graduation, you will have a postgraduate qualification with double accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Both CIPS and CILT accreditations, alongside an MSc from a reputable institution, are highly valued by employers and will help you stand out in the job market.
Typical careers and roles for GLOSCM Masters graduates include (but are not limited to):
Supplier Quality Manager
Transport Consultant
Distribution Services Manager
E-commerce Operations Manager
Freight Account Manager
Logistics Project Manager
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Top 40 UK University
Complete University Guide, 2026
Higher Education Institution of the Year
National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Awards, 2025
Modern University of the Year
The Times and The Sunday Times, 2025 & Daily Mail University Guide, 2024
Research University of the Year
Daily Mail University Guide, 2024
Why study with us?
Accredited by CIPS & CILT
Northumbria University’s Global Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and also the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
Accredited by AACSB
Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Industry-specific skills
Our courses are informed by the latest research and developed with expert and professional body input, ensuring you learn up-to-date and career-focused knowledge and skills.
Career opportunities
Global logistics, operations and supply chain management are key areas for businesses competing in an increasingly globalised economy. Having an accredited MSc GLOSCM degree could open the door to roles in a variety of areas within the industry.
Study online with support
Study this part-time degree online to fit your studies around your commitments. You can access support and guidance from your course tutor whenever you need and you’ll have access to the same student support services as our on-campus students.
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Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree from a recognised university in any discipline
Non-standard entry requirements
Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has been judged to have the potential to benefit from the programme. Requests for non-standard entry will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.
English Language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
Do I qualify?
Speak to one of our expert course advisors and find out if you qualify to take this course.
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Fees and funding
2025/2026 tuition fee: reduced to £10,000 - save £1,000 when you enrol in April or July 2026 (original cost = £11,000*)
Payment Plans and Student Loans
Interest-free payment plans are available for self-funded students to help spread the cost of your tuition fees following your initial deposit payment. Subject to eligibility**.
A Postgraduate Masters Loan is available from the UK Government to help with course fees. Subject to eligibility**.
Additional costs
Access to a laptop/PC and a reliable internet connection is required for this online distance learning course.
What is the MSc Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management (Online)?
It’s a part-time, online master’s designed to develop your skills in global logistics, operations, and supply chain management. The programme focuses on real-world professional practices through specialist modules and culminates in a master’s dissertation.
How is the course taught and assessed?
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, workshops and practical activities (including observation/field trips and work placements). Assessment methods include coursework, presentations, group work and podcasts to reflect your learning in varied ways.
Is the course accredited?
Yes — the programme has double accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
What will I study on the course?
You’ll study core topics including strategic procurement, international logistics, sustainable supply chains, supply chain risk and resilience, and business research methods, all aimed at enhancing your professional practice.
What career opportunities will this degree support?
Graduates can pursue roles in operations management, supply chain analysis, logistics planning, procurement, or project management, among others, across sectors such as manufacturing, services, transport and retail.
