The CIF provides core information to students, staff teams and others on a particular course of study. MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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1 Course Information Form (CIF) The CIF provides core information to students, staff teams and others on a particular course of study. Section 1 - General Course Information Course Title Qualification MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Intermediate Qualification(s) Awarding Institution University of Bedfordshire Location of Delivery Mode(s) of Study and Duration Core Teaching Pattern AD Full time over 12 months (CTP3); Full time over 15 months (CTP8) CTP3, and CTP8 FHEQ Level 7 Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditation or endorsement Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) PSRB Renewal Date June 2019 University of Bedfordshire Employability accreditation Route Code (SITS) Subject Community MSLSMADF MSLSFADF Management and Business UCAS Course Code Relevant External Benchmarking QAA Quality Code section A1 (The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) QAA Subject Benchmark: Master's Degrees in Business and Management 2007 The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) 1

2 Section 2 - Published Information Material in this section will be used on the course web site to promote the course to potential students. The text should be written with this potential audience in mind. Course Structure The Units which make up the course are: Unit Code Level Credits Unit Name Core or option AAF Financial Analysis (FA) Core BSS Logistics Management (LM) Core BSS Operations Management (OM) Core BSS Project Management (PM) Core BSS Supply Chain Management (SCM) Core BSS Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management Core 15 (SLSCM) BSS Contract and Procurement Management (CPM) Core BSS Digital Business Management (DBM) Core BSS Business Research Methods (BRM) Core BSS Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project (LSCMP) Why study this course The course prepares you for a range of careers in management, specifically, logistics management, procurement management, supply chain management, inventory management, and transportation management. To achieve this the course; Core Is vocational in nature, with a focus on current practice in logistics and supply chain management; Highlights the contemporary concepts, theories, and practices in logistics and supply chain strategies and operations; Provides Opportunities for you to take PRINCE2 professional exams (Foundation and Practitioner) to gain an additional professional certificate. Provides opportunities for you to visit local companies to see live logistics and supply chain management activities inside the organisations. Includes presentations from external guest speakers from industry to keep you informed of current company practices. Course Summary Educational Aims The Educational aims of the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course are to: Develop the range of knowledge, skills and values involved at the professional level and to give a sound understanding in the fields of knowledge specified; Instil a basic capability in the skills required to the minimum professional standard that can be expected without significant practical experience; Develop specialist understanding in selected areas. Develop a critical awareness of legal, social and environmental issues involved in logistics and supply chain management. Therefore, the course will cover a range of study areas to reflect the responsibilities of today s professional logistics and supply chain managers. The design of the course largely reflects the university education strategy which emphases personalised learning, effective curriculum design, realistic learning experience, employability of the curriculum, and assessment for learning. Entry requirements 2

3 Standard entry requirements for UK students: Students from the European Union - International students - Additional: Consideration will be given to mature applicants with lower level qualifications, but with substantial relevant management experience. PSRB details This course was accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK in June 2014, and will be renewed in five years time June Details are accessible at: Graduate Impact Statements The course has been designed to enable graduates to: Become a knowledgeable and effective manager in logistics and supply chain management related businesses. Be good at critical thinking and exercise creativity in analysis, synthesis and appraisal of various problems in any business organisation. Develop their ability to apply analytical decision-making skills to reach feasible and realistic solutions. Higher Education Achievement Report - Additional Information 1. During the one year course, a couple of industrial tours are arranged for the students to visit local companies to see live logistics and supply chain activities inside the organisations. Our past tours have included Felixstowe Port in Suffolk, John Lewis National Distribution Centre in Milton Keynes, and Vauxhall Car Manufacturing in Luton. 2. Each semester we invite guest speakers to give lectures to our MSc students on various topics relevant to the course and those that will expand students general management knowledge. 3. Students are encouraged to attend the annual Logistics and Supply Chain products/services exhibitions held in London and Birmingham. 4. In addition, as a CILT-accredited course, student members have the opportunities attend free conferences, seminars, and industrial tours held/organised by CILT. Learning and Teaching Each course unit will typically be taught in 2 hour blocks per week in the first two semesters. Classes will be small enough to support an interactive learning environment, with input and activities, supporting group discussion. All units will be supported by our on-line learning environment, BREO, providing access to course materials and discussion groups. Underpinning research and business experience will be used to enhance teaching and learning wherever possible. The course team has strong links with industry, external consultancy and professional bodies. Through the interactive, collaborative teaching and learning environment, you will benefit from learning from the experience of tutors and other course members, thereby developing a critical understanding and appreciation of the core knowledge, concepts and theories related to Logistics and Supply Chain Management. You will work individually and in group projects, on research exercises, presentations, and case study analyses, taking responsibility for a significant amount of study outside class times. The course is designed to encourage you to develop as an independent and analytical learner and to adopt a holistic and interrelated perspective to the study of logistics and supply chain management. The course is informed by the codes of conduct and professional standards of professional bodies including: the Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport UK; the Association for Operations Management; the 3

4 Institute of Operations Management; and the Association of Project Management. Developing your employability The design of the curriculum supports your skills development and career management. The course is informed by a recent research informed teaching project completed by the course team. Consequently, you will gain relevant knowledge and practical skills informed by the latest developments in your course area. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to enhance your communication and negotiation skills by working in groups, managing group projects, giving presentations, writing reports, debating and shaping decisions, with formative and summative feedback provided to enable you to develop communication effectiveness. The course also seeks to develop other inter-personal skills, including leadership and negotiation skills. You will work on complex case studies with your peers, and need to solve business problems and issues, make decisions and anticipate future challenges. You will also have the opportunity to visit local companies to seen inside the manufacturing and meet the employers. On completing this course you are likely to progress within one of the following areas: Career: Logistics Management, supply chain management, procurement management, inventory management, project management, quality management, and consultancy. Further study: Graduates could pursue a PhD in an area related to the course taken, or seek further professional qualifications through, for example, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and so on. Department (s) Management and Business Systems Assessment Multiple strategies of assessment will be used. Students will get detailed briefings of the assessment and the marking criteria for each unit. Apart from summative feedback, formative feedback will be provided in units to support your learning and to give you the opportunity to enhance your performance. You are expected to make use of the journals, professional bodies and the media in order to keep up-to-date with information, examples, debates, discussions and events in logistics and supply chain management practice. You are also encouraged to attend relevant networking groups and more formal lecture/seminar sessions organised by the department, the faculty and the university. Updated information will be announced before the events. Your research skills will be developed through lectures and workshops in the unit Business Research Methods. Here you will be introduced to various research methods, such as survey, interview, focus group, action research, and various quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques. Through the final Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project, you will be able to apply some of these methods and techniques to carry out independent research. After Graduation At the end of this course, you should be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to take up a career in business and management generally, and specifically, in the management of a logistics and supply chain related business. Further study - This course is primarily aimed at people wanting to move directly into employment but if you find your studies particularly stimulating and have a desire to study further then there is always the possibility to continue to Doctoral studies, i.e. a PhD. Student Support during the course Students will have access to a full range of student services and support offered by the university via the link: These covers: Student Information Desk (SiD), Academic Advice and Support, Careers, Chaplaincy, Financial Advice and Student Housing. They can also seek advice and support from the Professional and Academic Development Department with respect to study skills, such as academic writing. The link is: 4

5 They will be able to access resources available within the University to help with their continued development of their career management skills. Over the duration of the course they will network with their peers, and the course team as well as have opportunities to attend guest presentations/ lectures, seminars, other events arranged by the department, faculty, and/or the university. The Employability and Careers Service is available to support and advise the students and more information can be obtained on During your induction you will meet careers advisors who will introduce you to the Employability and Careers Service. At master s level, you are encouraged to take greater responsibility for their career management, with the support of the Employability and Careers Service, which offer one-to-one career coaching. However, the course will include career development and management, and as professional learners you will feel better equipped to make more informed decisions and career moves in line with your personal and career goals You are encouraged to use the various Career Management on-line tools available for self-assessment and identification of career opportunities. You are advised to raise any course specific issues with their unit tutor in the first instance. In the event that a unit tutor is unable to satisfactorily resolve the issue, it will be brought to the attention of the course leader for appropriate action. You will elect a student representative from your course, who can raise issues formally at course management boards. Students with disabilities The course team is aware of the requirements of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 and seeks to ensure that, the practices the Act seek to encourage, are followed. Concerning special educational needs (e.g. dyslexia) special provision is made for assessment for course work depending on your individual needs. All formal teaching and learning are undertaken on premises that provide reasonable access. Advice on the nature of specific disabilities and the reasonable adjustments which can be made to accommodate disabled students is available from the University s Disability Advice Team. 5

6 6 Assessment Map Unit Code Unit Nam e Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester BSS007-6 OM OR WR-GR- PR EX BSS024-6 PM PR-OR BSS004-6 LM PR-OR CW-CS EX AAF001-6 FA EX-PT BSS026-6 SLSCM PR OR; BSS006-6 SCM EX-CS BSS013-6 DBM EX-CB

7 BSS014-6 CPM CW-CS BSS017-6 BRM BSS045-6 LSCMP PJ-DI 7

8 Section 3 - Academic Information This section will be used as part of the approval and review process and peer academics are the target audience. Course Learning Outcomes The design of the course largely reflects the university CRe8 education strategy which emphases personalised learning, effective curriculum design, realistic learning experience, employability of the curriculum, and assessment for learning. During the course of their studies students will be developing their knowledge, skills and wider attributes. The broad intentions are set out in the course learning outcomes. These indicate what they should be able to do by the end of the course. Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be able to: LO1: Demonstrate a systematic understanding, application and critical evaluation of a range of relevant supply chain management, logistics, operations and project management theories, methodologies and techniques applied in the context of a range of organisations; LO2: Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the relationships between specific areas, that impact upon the logistics and supply chain management functions, such as Finance, Information Management, Communication, Legal, Social and Environmental issues, and the ability to critically analyse those areas in relation to logistics and supply chain management. LO3: Develop a critical insight into current logistics and supply chain management practice within a variety of environments, and how supply chains are managed locally, nationally and over international boundaries; LO4: Take a lead role in analysing and planning supply chain operations, selecting and applying various methods of procurement management, inventory management, process management, and quality management, and critically evaluating their results and effectiveness; LO5: Be aware of the relevant professional codes of conduct and corporate social responsibility issues, demonstrating responsibility for personal and professional development; LO6: Develop professional communication skills appropriate to working with a range of internal and external personnel and stakeholders, being able to justify, respond, and present the outcomes/results in a manner appropriate to the audience; LO7: Deploy information literacy skills to adapt and effectively utilise a range of strategies and resources to explore, research and analyse a topic; LO8: Independently evaluate current research, advanced scholarship and associated methodologies and practices in logistics and supply chain management to support critical thinking and maximise research effectiveness; LO9: Work autonomously to creatively and innovatively analyse logistics and supply chain operations with a view to developing future plans solutions to resolve identify problems. Course-specific regulations The course is informed by the codes of conduct and professional standards of professional bodies such as follows:: The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society Association of Project Management Therefore, the students on the course will be expected to demonstrate the following behaviours: Abide by the Code of Conduct as stated in the University s Student Regulations; Work with professional integrity at all times; Self-manage and demonstrate good time management skills; Manage relationships using effective communication strategies to successfully engage with others; Be a respectful and listening manager/team player who is open to other s perspectives and evaluate ideas constructively and positively; 8

9 Be mindful of the ethical implications of activities through dialogue with peers, and adhere to professional ethical standards at all times; Be committed to continuing personal development (CPD) and promote the CPD ethic within the profession. With the focus on career management and lifelong learning, students will be made aware of the professional courses available, such as PRINCE2 and those offered by CILT and CIPS. Teaching, Learning and Assessment The teaching and learning is designed to support the University s Education Strategy: Personalised learning: Multiple strategies of learning are used to support students in achieving a rich learning experience. Multiple assessment strategies are used to support them through formative feedback and summative assessment. Students have opportunities to carry out self-reflection and to get feedback on their strengths and weaknesses to enhance learning. Curriculum: The design of the curriculum reflects the progressive learning requirement from semester 1 to semester 2 and 3. Semester 1 and 2 will include eight taught units covering the areas of logistics and supply chain business management, while semester 3 is the Dissertation Stage that includes the Business Research Methods and the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project units. Students will get a detailed introduction to the course at induction and will be informed of the expectations of the course and the respective units. For all the units, students are informed of the learning outcomes and marking criteria before engaging in assessments. All the units will be supported by online learning technologies such as BREO to enhance their learning experience. Realistic learning: Relevant case studies will be provided to help students gain a better understanding of best practice in the area. Students will have the opportunity to interact with industrial practitioners through guest lecturers and site visits. In-class group discussions and role plays in various units will help students better engage in classes and gain collaborative learning experiences. Assessment: A range of assessment methods will be used throughout the course and students will be required to undertake a variety of assessments, including individual essays, reports, case study presentations, and examinations. The assessments are designed to test students knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, but also to demonstrate the range of skills identified in the section above. Students will also experience some formative assessment activities designed to support the development of their knowledge and skills. The purpose of such assessment is to enable them to monitor and improve their performance. For example, they will have the opportunity to discuss a report structure before completing the report, to present concepts/findings through presentations and receive feedback before producing a final report or presentation. In preparation for exams, they will have opportunity to attempt revision questions with guidance on how to address them with appropriate solutions. The assessment strategy underlines the course s concern with research and independent thinking, the ability to make informed decisions and communicate these under time pressure and, finally, the all-important skills of teamwork and oral communication of ideas. Written assessments will contribute to the students learning outcomes focusing on their ability to research and critically evaluate elements of the curriculum in depth. The assessments will normally allow them to use a variety of named sources to support their viewpoints, Time-constrained tests will be more cursory in nature, generally assessing awareness, understanding and application of elements of the curriculum. The significant weighting given to individual and group presentations stresses the primacy of team work and of effective oral communication based on research and creative, holistic thinking about organisational, media and stakeholder issues. 9

10 The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship, which is a true measure of their own ability and understanding. The semester 3 will be the dissertation stage. The students will develop their research skills through lectures and workshops in the Business Research Methods unit. They will be introduced to various research methods, such as survey, interview, focus group, and action research, as well as various quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques. Through the final project - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project, they will be able to apply some of these methods and techniques to carry out research independently. Through University membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK, students will be encouraged to make use of the professional body s resources including publications and to attend local networking events and conferences on the subjects related to the course. Additional Academic Information Peer-assisted learning (PAL) NA Initial Assessment Initial assessments are conducted in the following units in Semester 1: Operation Management (BSS007-6): The first assessment - a case study analysis, requires students to submit an interim piece of work a structured abstract in week 6. Logistics Management (BSS004-6): The first assessment requires students to give a short presentation in week 6 to show their progress with the assignment. The purpose of this initial assessment is to build students confidence about undertaking assessment tasks; to provide developmental feedback at an early stage; to enable the identification of any specialist or additional support that may be required. Improving students learning In order to better help students to understand how to learn at HE level and in the context of their course subject, at the outset of the course, librarians from the LRC, and tutors from the Language Centre will be invited to give lectures and hold workshops to support students skills in taking lecture notes, using learning resources, using on-line resources, etc. To further enhance students learning process, industrial tours are arranged for students on the course to visit local companies to see live logistics and supply chain management activities inside the organisations. The students also have opportunities to attend guest lectures on topics relevant to their course subject. In addition, students also have opportunities to attend industrial conferences and exhibitions in London or Birmingham. Academic Integrity Issues relating to academic integrity (referencing, plagiarism, etc.) are introduced to students during the course Induction week, and developed through the course to ensure that students understand how to write academically for assessment and other activities. These issues are first addressed during the course induction, followed by the unit introduction in the first week of teaching. In addition, relevant documents are uploaded on BREO for student reference. When a student s work is identified to have such issues as plagiarism or poor quality, one or more meetings with the individual will be held to offer further education and additional support. We believe that being on a postgraduate course is very much like working as a professional in an organisation. We therefore expect that students will behave like an employee whilst we endeavour to behave as their employer. This has a number of imperatives on students who are expected to: work with professional integrity at all times; ensure contact details are current; 10

11 attend all classes and inform staff promptly of any mitigating circumstances ; arrive on time for classes; work to sustain a culture of mutual respect; ensure that all assessed work is their own and correctly reference where material is taken from other sources; raise concerns promptly, through the appropriate channels. HEAR implementation Internationalisation This course is focused on the global environment of logistics and supply chain business management. In the process of teaching, our unit tutors will bear in mind the nature of internationalisation of the student population, and make an effort to cover topics and case studies comprehensible and applicable to students of all backgrounds. In addition, our collaborative learning approach also enables staff to utilise the international diversity of the students to enrich and internationalise the learning experience via professional conference-style learning environment. Sustainability The course has been designed to integrate the topic of sustainability. Taught units such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Management have covered various elements of sustainability. The students on the course will be well informed of the triple-bottom line (3BL) of sustainability. Section 4 - Administrative Information This section will be used as part of the approval and review process and peer academics are the target audience. Faculty Portfolio Department/School/Division Course Coordinator Business School Business Systems (PG) Management and Business Systems Dr Yongmei Bentley Version Number 1/2015 Approved by (cf Quality Handbook ch.2) University Validation Date of approval (dd/mm/yyyy) 19 Feb Implementation start-date of this version (plus any identified end-date) 2015/16 Form completed by: Name: Yongmei Bentley Date:.. 1 st Dec 2014 Authorisation on behalf of the Faculty Teaching Quality and Standards Committee (FTQSC) 11

12 Chair: Date:... Course Updates Date (dd/mm/yyyy) Nature of Update FTQSC Minute Ref: 12