2. How you learn

Our teaching staff

Our team is made up of dedicated researchers, many of whom have extensive industry experience. We publish annually in leading international journals, allowing you to benefit from rich, up-to-date perspectives throughout the course. 

This blend of research and practical expertise means you’ll be exposed to cutting-edge theories, practices, and real-world applications.

Learning approach

You’ll take a hands-on approach to applying subject knowledge, techniques, and project management practices for problem-solving and research.

Real-life case studies, business scenarios and team projects will help you develop solutions, reports, and recommendations—preparing you for a career in logistics and supply chain management within a supportive environment.

In the final stage, you’ll complete a dissertation or applied business project, applying the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course to achieve your research objectives.

This combination of teaching methods helps you build in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and teamwork through active, self-directed learning.

You learn through:

• lectures
• tutorials  
• IT sessions 
• regular formative feedback  
• teamwork and group-based learning  
• practice-based applied learning 
• authentic learning experiences
• engagement with guest lectures
• discussions
• self-managed study  

Key themes

We'll teach you how to build resilient, globally competitive supply chains through strategic sourcing and digital innovation. You'll learn how to enhance supply chain efficiency through logistics innovation, and you’ll delve into SAP-driven enterprise resource planning. 

You'll also learn how companies drive operational and organisational excellence through lean six sigma and strategic leadership in a digital era. 

Finally, we’ll look at how to optimise and analyse supply networks using advanced simulation technologies. 


Course support

You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly-skilled, graduate-level employment through a number of key areas. These include: 

• Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.
• Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars, and online resources
• First-class facilities with state-of-the-art equipment.

Course leaders and tutors

Ramin Bahadori

Senior Lecturer and Course Leader MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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Applied learning

Real-life scenarios and business problems  

All modules on your course adopt forefront research and up-to-date regulations and standards. Real-life case studies and business problem scenarios are used to help prepare you for a career in logistics and supply chain management. 

Research

In the final stage of your masters, you’ll undertake a substantial research project tailored to your academic and career goals. You can address gaps in knowledge, or deliver insights and recommendations for a specific client.

This project allows you to apply and expand on the skills developed throughout your course. You’ll be guided by the module team and a dedicated supervisor from start to finish.

Previous students have explored topics such as:

• digital transformation and emerging technologies in supply chain management,
• sustainable practices and innovations in modern logistics and supply chain management
• building resilience and managing risks in global supply chains

Networking opportunities
 
Throughout the course there are numerous opportunities for you to engage with career planning and development, career fairs and workshops, employer presentations, field visits, and professional career advisors.  

Guest speakers

You’ll attend a series of guest lectures and industry visits to help you understand how theories and technologies are used in industry. 

Previous guest speakers have included supply chain professionals from manufacturing, retail, health, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

We’ve also hosted speakers from GXO, a global leader in contract logistics; anyLogistix, a company specialising in simulation-based supply chain analytics and optimisation; and CIPS award-winning speakers.

Work placement  

You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of the course. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career by immersing you in the industry you have been learning about. Students can develop practical skills while on placement, from overall responsibility of logistics functions to all aspects of the supply chain. 

This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with Work Experience in your award title. 

You will be supported by placement tutors and a placement team throughout the process from application to the successful completion of the work placement. There are dedicated sessions to support you in CV writing, interview skills and job applications.  

In previous years, students have completed placements in roles such as: 

• supply chain coordinator and analyst, 
• logistics coordinator and analyst 
• inventory control manager 
• sales and operations manager, 
• overall responsibility of logistics planning and control 
• purchasing/procurement manager 
• manufacturing managers. 

Students have worked with organisations such as 

• Altrad
• Schaeffler Group
• Indivior
• Avocet Hardware Group Ltd
• Greene King
• Baker Hughes

3. Future careers

This course prepares you for a career as:

• logistics coordinator and analyst, 
• supply chain coordinator and analyst, 
• warehouse operations, 
• demand analyst, 
• inventory control, 
• sales and operations manager 
• overall responsibility of logistics planning and control,
• purchasing manager or 
• manufacturing manager.  

You can also choose to pursue a career in research and study for a PhD.   

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for: 

• Rolls-Royce 
• Boots 
• Amazon 
• HDL 
• Caterpillar 
• Dematic 
• NYK Logistics  
• Tuffnells 
• Charles Kendal Freight 
• Clipper Logistics Plc 
• Kenn Export Ltd 
• Lidl GB Ltd 
• Sainsbury’s 
• Laing O'Rourke 
• Kellogg

4. Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Location

Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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Adsetts library

Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.

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6. Entry requirements

8. Fees and funding

• Home students
• International students

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £12,120 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard version of the course to complete your remaining credits, where the balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.

International students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £19,225 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard version of the course to complete your remaining credits, where the balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.

Postgraduate student loans

Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.

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Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

Additional costs for Sheffield Business School (PDF, 255.6KB)

Legal information

Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.