It is well-known that supply chain management is an integral part of modern businesses and is essential to company success and customer satisfaction. Mastering good supply chain management skills will help boost customer service, reduce operating costs, and improve financial position.
The MSc in International Business (Supply Chain Management) is a specialist masters programme, jointly delivered by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (NISCI), as part of the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.
Students study in Ningbo as well as have the opportunity to spend 3 weeks at MIT in the USA. Graduates will be awarded the degree of MSc International Business (Supply Chain Management) from the University of Nottingham (UK) as well as the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate, awarded by MIT Global SCALE Network.
The master programme aims to provide an advanced teaching and learning programme that facilitates progressive learning towards the frontiers of knowledge in the planning and management of supply chain operations. The programme opens its doors to the first cohort of students in September 2021.
Special features
- The programme is jointly delivered by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (NISCI) as part of the MIT Global SCALE Network;
- Graduates will be awarded a degree of MSc International Business (Supply Chain Management) from the University of Nottingham (UK), along with a Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate, awarded by MIT Global SCALE Network;
- Students would have the opportunity to visit MIT USA for a 3-week study with participants from all SCALE Programmes (Spain, Malaysia, Luxembourg, China, Latin America and the US) to engage in seminars, workshops, competitions, and attend industry tours;
- Students will have internship opportunities at a list of cooperative enterprises, such as Geely Automobile, CIMC Vehicles, China-Base Ningbo;
- Students will benefit from the numerous database resources offered by the University of Nottingham and MIT;
- Students could choose to either write a dissertation or an applied supply chain project for the completion of the programme.