Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc - 2028/9

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Levels 6 and 7

Final award and programme/pathway title

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management

Subsidiary award(s)

Award	Title
PGDip	Operations and Supply Chain Management
PGCert	Operations and Supply Chain Management

Modes of study

	Route code	Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time	PKA61173	180 credits and 90 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Other internal and / or external reference points

This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University¿s quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School

Programme Leader

MIRZA BEIKI Vahid (SBS)

Date of production/revision of spec

05/11/2026

Educational aims of the programme

Provide students with advanced knowledge and critical understanding of operations and supply chain management, including the design, planning and management of global supply networks within complex and dynamic business environments.
Develop students¿ analytical and problem-solving capabilities to evaluate operational systems, improve organisational performance, and address contemporary supply chain challenges using appropriate tools, frameworks and evidence.
Enhance strategic awareness of global operations, including the impact of international trade, risk, uncertainty and disruption on supply chains, and the role of lean, agile and continuous improvement approaches in building resilient organisations.
Cultivate independent research, critical thinking and professional communication skills, enabling students to investigate complex operations and supply chain issues and develop informed managerial insights and recommendations.

Programme learning outcomes

	Attributes Developed	Awards	Ref.
Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of operations and supply chain management concepts, frameworks and practices, including lean systems, global supply networks, and international trade environments.	KC	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Analyse and evaluate supply chain systems and operational processes, applying appropriate tools and techniques to improve efficiency, resilience, and organisational performance.	KCP	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Critically assess strategic risks, uncertainties and external influences affecting global supply chains, and propose informed strategies for managing disruption and complexity.	KCPT	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Apply analytical, research and problem-solving skills to investigate contemporary operations and supply chain challenges using appropriate qualitative or quantitative evidence.	KC	MSc
Develop well-reasoned managerial insights and recommendations that consider economic, technological, ethical and environmental (ESG) dimensions of global operations and supply chains.	KCPT	PGDip, MSc
Conduct independent research and communicate complex ideas effectively, producing rigorous and professionally presented analyses suitable for academic and managerial audiences.	KCPT	MSc

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Full-time

Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Period
MANM532	SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN, PLANNING AND ANALYSIS	Compulsory	15	1
MANM009	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	Compulsory	15	1
MANM320	HOTEL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS	Optional	15	1
MANM511	OPERATING SYSTEMS & SUSTAINABILITY	Optional	15	1
MANM016	MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES	Optional	15	1
MANM017	MARKETING	Optional	15	1
MANM537	DIGITAL INNOVATION	Optional	15	1
MANM484	LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT	Optional	15	1
MANM489	STRATEGIC RISK MANAGEMENT	Compulsory	15	2
MANM013	INTERNATIONAL TRADE	Compulsory	15	2
MANM139	INTERNATIONAL RETAILING	Optional	15	2
MANM297	ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR BUSINESS	Optional	15	2
MANM546	PERSPECTIVES ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR	Optional	15	2

Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7

The programme will include 3 new modules:

Lean and Systems Thinking - Compulsory Semester 2
People Analytics - Optional Semester 2
Dissertation - Core Year Long

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics	N
Professional Training Year (PTY)	N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY)	N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme)	N
Study exchange (Level 5)	N
Dual degree	N

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2028/9 academic year.