Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Taught)

1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)

Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

10th in the UK (QS World University Rankings: Masters in Supply Chain Management Rankings 2025)

In our global economy, organisations have complex networks of suppliers, manufacturers and distributors. Stable, sustainable and ethical supply chains are vital, along with managers who can navigate risk.

This course will teach you how to innovate effectively and interpret change for your organisation.

Join the University of Sussex Business School of leading academics who are shaping policy and practice. You’ll be taught by experts in a wide range of global supply chain areas, including modelling techniques, logistics and data analysis.

You’ll also benefit from our commitment to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). Global social responsibility and sustainability values are embedded in our teaching and research.

By studying at Sussex, you will:

• gain a future-facing perspective on the world of supply chain and logistics management

• develop a high level of strategic awareness

• understand supply chain information systems

• explore supply chain management strategy

• strengthen your academic study skills, supported by our Academic Success Advisers.

Throughout your studies, you’ll learn to apply systems modelling techniques to supply chain operations. You’ll also learn how to develop significant improvements in process and systems.

You’ll engage with a range of innovative teaching methods, such as the use of simulations. You’ll undertake real-time projects, and explore industry challenges. You’ll also have opportunities to go on field trips and attend talks and guest lectures.

When you graduate, you’ll have the confidence to become a senior strategic manager who can inform, develop and apply operational improvement strategies. You might pursue career paths ranging from project manager to consultant or supply chain analyst.

Accreditation
You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.

CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Find out more
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.