MBA with specialism in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (online)

Entry requirements

Typically, you will hold a recognised first or second-class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency.

However, at EBS we are proud to make transformative education accessible to diverse communities and individuals across the world, therefore, we offer a performance-based admissions pathway onto our MSc and MBA programmes. This means that we provide a pathway to entry into our MSc and MBA programmes, even if you don’t meet the suggested entry requirements above. You will simply be required to enrol in and successfully pass three courses on your desired MSc or MBA programme (of which one must be a core course) before progressing to complete the full qualification.

What does this mean? No matter your pathway to entry (direct or through performance-based admission), there is no need to complete an application form before enrolling. To begin your journey with us, simply click on 'Enrol Now’, follow the instructions to enter your personal details, select your desired courses, and make your initial payment. Find more information in the FAQs.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

The flexible, online MBA with a Specialism in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Edinburgh Business School offers you a strategic career advantage by positioning you as an expert in a vital and growing field and opening doors to specialised roles.

This programme combines a strong foundation in business fundamentals with an in-depth knowledge of Logistics and supply chain management, equipping you with a versatile and in-demand skillset to advance your career in a in a sector critical to global economies.

During this programme, you will deepen your understanding of the business systems and networks that drive global commerce, where efficiency and resilience of supply chains is vital. You will be equipped with the analytical tools to understand global logistics and supply chain complexities and the practical applications of this, through the use of case studies and business research. Develop the critical skills to understand market dynamics, manage risk and make strategic decisions to achieve long term business objectives amidst uncertainty.

Guided by expert academics who area leaders in their fields, you will study nine courses which will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both business and management and logistics. After building your management toolkit through core MBA courses, you’ll dive deeper into your specialist area, covering topics such as global purchasing and supply, strategic supply chain management, logistic operations, sustainable logistics and humanitarian logistics.

Information for international students

If English is not the applicant’s first language a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required with all elements passed at 6.0 or above.

Applicants who have previously successfully completed courses delivered in the medium of English language may be considered and will be required to provide documentary evidence of this. Examples would be secondary school education or undergraduate degree course. A minimum of at least one year of full time study (or equivalent) in the medium of English language will be required.

We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your master’s course:

• 20 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.0 with no skill lower than 4.5)
• 14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.0 with minimum of 5.0 in writing and no skill lower than 4.5)
• 10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0)
• 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.5)

Fees and funding

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