The course has the credibility of
being accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and
the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) (CILT). Such
accreditation facilitates the process of gaining chartered status, which is
associated with higher salaries and promotions.
The course includes a focus on
developing leadership and management competencies. Topics studied include emotional intelligence, intellectual
competence, cultural awareness and the ability to work in diverse groups and
teams. There is a specific focus on self-development, including formal sessions
with our Careers and Employment Service which offers a range of workshops,
one-to-one advice, and networking opportunities.
Our graduates typically go into
graduate positions in areas such as operations management, materials
management, purchasing, advanced logistics, and quality management. Roles of
recent graduates include supplier quality manager, continuous improvement
manager, procurement manager and consultant, quality manager and consultant, transport
consultant, distribution services manager, e-commerce operations manager,
freight account manager and logistics project manager.
If you decide to start up your own
business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’
start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.
A Postgraduate in Global Logistic Operations could also lead you to
a postgraduate research degree such as an MPhil, PhD and Professional
Doctorate.
Whatever you decide to do, you
will have the transferable skills that employers expect from a Master’s
graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle
complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to
contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate
balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.