MSc Operations Management, Logistics and Accounting

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Programme description

Organisations are constantly evaluating ways to reduce costs, shorten production and distribution times, and better manage risk in order to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. The effective management of these functions is therefore of vital importance and qualified practitioners are increasingly in demand.

The MSc Operations Management, Logistics and Accounting programme provides students with an opportunity to study operations management and accounting within the manufacturing and service sectors. The degree is closely aligned to the MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management but also includes both financial and cost accounting, giving students with an interest in finance a greater knowledge of financial decision-making in areas such as product costing and investing.

Who is the programme for?

The programme is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a career in either operations management or management accounting and provide them with the necessary specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to work in a variety of sectors including health, manufacturing, transport, engineering, and purchasing.

Operations Management , Logistics and Accounting Students

Professional skill development

On a professional level, students will:

  • Critically evaluate, synthesise and apply theories and concepts in operations and accounting in a national and international context;
  • Demonstrate analytical and evaluative skills in the application of operations and accounting theory and concepts to conduct independent research;
  • Learn independently and inter-dependently and use reflective skills to enable them to become lifelong learners and capable problem solvers in a business environment;
  • Critically apply relevant theory and concepts to a range of complex, open ended problems, and use a full range of transferable professional skills;
  • Provide technical, commercial and managerial leadership; and
  • Communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills.

Programme structure

The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits, which are studied on both a full-time (12 months) basis. All students will take the following compulsory modules (180 credits):

Student profile

Chun-Ju Chuang, Taiwan

Graduated from MSc Operations Management, Logistics and Accounting in 2009

‘In terms of the range of modules, I found the programme well-rounded. The modules cover almost all the techniques that are beneficial for being hired by either a manufacturing company or in the service sectors. In addition, the advanced training in Microsoft Excel is very relevant for work-related transferable skills.’

Entry Requirements

Candidates should normally hold a minimum upper second class first degree (2:1) or international equivalent in any subject.

Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no less than 6.0 in any element.  Pre-sessional courses in English language are provided by the University and successful completion of these may be a condition of entry.

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £8,500
International: full time £15,165
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

How to Apply and Programme Fees

Course Code: 5155F

Related Programme of Interest:

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management