Logistics and Operations Management (MSc)

How will I be taught?

Our teaching is heavily informed by research and combines academic rigour with practical relevance. Our internationally leading faculty consists of academics who are at the forefront of knowledge within their field. They bring the lessons learnt from their most recent research into the classroom, giving you access to up-to-date real-life examples and scenarios and critical business thinking. Reflecting the Business School’s wider strategy, Public Value is embedded within our teaching.

Many teaching and learning resources will be provided electronically through Learning Central. In order to successfully complete the course, you will need to work during and outside formal teaching sessions, and to make good use of the facilities provided.

Most modules involve a mixture of lectures and small group teaching (called classes, seminars, workshops or tutorials). In a lecture, the lecturer will mainly give an overview of a particular aspect of the module content. You will have opportunities to ask questions and be reflective in lectures. Classes and workshops provide you with the opportunity to practice techniques, discuss ideas, apply concepts and consolidate understanding of the topic.

In addition to timetabled classes, guest presentations by practitioners will also be available, enabling you to relate the knowledge provided by the lecturers to real-world examples.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment methods vary from module to module but, across your degree scheme as a whole, you can expect a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.

How will I be supported?

The University offers a wealth of support for postgraduates. These include:

Learning Central

Learning Central is the University’s virtual learning environment.  All programme and module materials are posted here for students to access before, during and after lectures.

Libraries

You will have access to libraries across campus which hold over 1.1 million printed books. You will also have access to more than 1.5 million online books, journals, resources and databases.

Personal Tutor System

You will be allocated a Personal Tutor. This member of academic staff will maintain an overview of your learning and educational experiences. If you are experiencing difficulties, your Personal Tutor will be there to listen and where possible provide professional guidance or else direct you to the appropriate source of support.

The Student Advisory Service

A free, impartial, non-judgemental and confidential service on a wide range of personal, financial and academic matters is available to you.

Disability & Dyslexia Service

Confidential advice and support is provided for you if you are disabled or have a specific learning difficulty (dyslexia) or long term medical condition.

Counselling Service

The Cardiff University Counselling Service provides members of the university community with an opportunity to examine issues that prevent them from maximising their full potential and to explore options for change. The Counselling Service is confidential and free of charge. It has had international recognition as a Centre for Excellence for individual and group counselling.

The Graduate Centre

The Centre is on the 3rd floor of the Students’ Union Building in Park Place, and serves all enrolled postgraduate taught and research students at Cardiff University, offering facilities and activities specifically designed for the postgraduate community.

What skills will I practise and develop?

Knowledge & Understanding:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the principles, theory, philosophy and practice of logistics and operations management.
2. a comprehensive knowledge of the critical issues in modern logistics and operations management.
3. an ability to evaluate and appraise the impact of emerging logistics and operations management trends on organisations.

Intellectual Skills:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. creativity in applying the principles of logistics and operations management in complex practical environments and in scenarios with incomplete data.
2. an ability to innovatively and originally apply knowledge to the research of logistics and operations management problems.
3. a capability to critically evaluate methodologies used in the empirical investigation of logistics and operations management issues and assess the solutions they obtain.

Professional Practical Skills:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. an ability to evaluate the trade-offs inherent in logistics and operations management decision making.
2. originality and autonomy in tackling and solving a range of different problems in the context of logistics and operations management.
3. a capability to deal with complex issues in a systematic and creative way.
4. a competence in analysing complex problems on the basis of rigorous data and communicate clearly their solutions to specialist or non-specialist audiences.

Transferable/Key Skills:

On successful completion of the Programme you will be able to demonstrate:

1. a competence in communicating ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and practical means.
2. an ability to work effectively in a team and as an individual
3. a capability in the usage of it (e.g. the internet, spreadsheets, word processing) in an applied learning environment.
4. a capacity to work to a range of timescales to fit the requirements of programme tasks and outputs.