Rushford’s MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management (SCM) ideally positions you to thoroughly understand production and manufacturing processes, the flow of goods and services, inventory control, inbound and outbound shipping, and production scheduling. In the last couple of decades, economic and political shifts have colossally modified established supply chain management protocols. Disruptions in international trade have led to new approaches in warehouse management, leading to technology-led innovative solutions to streamline complex processes and gain a competitive advantage.
Given this business scenario, pursuing a professional course in SCM is befitting. The program will inform you about new approaches and innovative solutions to supply chain management, enhancing your expertise in globally-proven principles and practices. You will learn about a range of techniques suitable to operations strategies in contemporary organizations. However, it does not limit your employment only to logistics and supply chain sectors; instead, it paves the way to senior-level positions in other areas such as tourism, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.
It is high time to have an exciting career by immersing yourself in our top-notch real-time projects, capstone projects, seminars, and workshops. Expert trainers and mentors will appease your curiosity to the best level and provide you with ample chances to explore this field by giving a detailed insight into the subject matter. Our holistic program will shape your overall personality, enabling you to impress employers by showcasing creative, problem-solving, and analytical skills. You will become ready for high-demand job roles such as supply planner, data scientist, and demand planner. The shortage of skilled professionals in these fields will open up rewarding avenues for you, promising immense growth and development in your personality and career.
Educational Objectives
After completing the course, learners are able to:
Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Discuss theories, models, and approaches to operations and supply chain management;
A2. Understand planning processes across crucial aspects of supply chain management.
A3. Describe the significance of sustainability to business, and identify its drivers and barriers.
A4. Understand procurement process from technological, strategic, and relationship perspective.
A5. Discuss supplier relationship management and customer problems encountering suppliers.
B. Practical Skills
B1. Calculate risks at all stages of logistics management, and mitigate them by deciding on effective distribution methods.
B2. Apply quantitative methods to enhance supply chain and logistics processes.
B3. Use advanced techniques such as lean and green strategies to enhance business sustainability.
B4. Apply knowledge of other disciplines such as finance, HR, and marketing with logistics to develop a broad perspective of business operations.
C. Transferable Skills
C1. Use information technology to apply concepts of supply chain management in business procedures.
C2. Demonstrate proficiency in report writing and documentation; use advanced technology for effective communication.
C3. Develop analytical skills by assessing different logistic processes internationally; compare and contrast supply chain methods across other firms in the industry.
D. Intellectual Skills
D1. Develop entrepreneurial spirit and business outlook by networking with like-minded peers and seniors.
D2. Demonstrate resilience in handling group tasks; raise self-awareness by learning from problems and setbacks.
D3. Collaborate with learners of different backgrounds; understand cross-cultural variations to develop a perspective-taking approach.
2-3 weeks
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A. The Rushford MSc Program in Operations and Supply Chain comprises 35 courses – 15 Core Courses and 20 Electives. To be qualified for the degree, you must progress successfully through a total of 25 courses and a capstone thesis. The courses comprise 15 core courses and a choice of 10 out of 20 electives.
B. The courses include at least 15 subject-specific courses with intended specialization deliverables prepared by our expert faculty and practitioners to prepare our learners to master all technical aspects related to the field.
Exit Award
A. MSc in Operations and Supply Chain also allows exit award for partial completion of the program or to accelerate it by seeking exemptions via our recognition of prior learning policy. The Masters in Science degree is a two-year program; however, an exit Certificate award is possible after 40 ECTS, or a Master’s award is possible after completing 90 ECTS.
B. If you have already studied a few courses, you may apply for the recognition of prior learning, which can reduce the overall tenure of your Masters in Science Program.
Foundation – Core Management | Managerial Skills |
Gain 20 ECTS | Managerial Economics |
Marketing Management | |
Accounting for Financial Reporting | |
Human Resource Management | |
Foundation – Operations and Supply Chain | Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chain |
Gain 20 ECTS | Sustainability in Logistics |
Logistics Management | |
Operations Management | |
International Logistics | |
Operational Level | Business Statistics |
Business Analytics | |
Operations Management: Productivity and Quality | |
Business Law | |
Corporate Social Responsibility: Ethics and Law | |
Management and Strategic Level- Choose electives to gain 40 ECTS | |
Management Level | Emerging Market Multinationals |
Supply Chain Modelling and Design | |
Procurement Management | |
Operations Strategy | |
Negotiations and Bargaining | |
Strategic Level | Strategic Management: Integrating the Enterprise |
Leadership 20/40 | |
Project Management | |
Risk Analysis and Assessment | |
Business Communication MBA016 | |
Doing Business in China | |
Global Strategy | |
Intuitive Intelligence in Business | |
Distribution and Freight Logistics | |
Predicting Demand | |
The Purpose Economy | |
Humanitarian Logistics | |
Digital Entrepreneurship and Its Impact on Business | |
Planning and Implementing a Retail Strategy | |
Lean Logistics |
Who Is This Program For
MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management is ideal for:
25%
The criticality of supply chain management has further increased in the post-pandemic era because of the need to boost employment and optimize production processes. This changed business scenario is likely to increase the demand for SCM experts in the coming years. You have an excellent scope to join reputed companies, such as Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, McDonald’s, Unilever, etc. You can become a supply chain analyst, business manager, commercial manager, supply chain planner, or transport officer. With top-notch theoretical knowledge and hands-on experiences, you can have a satisfying career entailing continuous learning and enrichment.
Rushford maintains very high standards for students who enter our academic programs. For all MSc programs, the following criteria need to be met before admission is offered to a prospective student.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline
Qualifications Waiver:
For students who don’t have a Bachelor’s Degree, Rushford uses Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE). Rushford generally utilizes over 3 years of relevant experience in a significant role for waiver of Bachelor’s Degree. Please contact us at admissions@rushford.ch for exploring this pathway.
Proficiency in English:
Evidence of Proficiency in English
IELTS 6.0+ , OR
PTE 50+ , OR
TOEFL 550+, OR
Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years
English Proficiency Waiver:
The English proficiency test is waived for the following candidates:
Native English Speakers, OR;
Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;
Applicants having completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in English, OR;
At least 2 years of work experience in a business setting in which English is the primary language of communication
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