Course Catalogue

The educational aims of the programme are that the student should:

Be exposed to, and develop, a broad range of skills relating to International Transport, Trade Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Develop the ability to organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise at Masters level

Be able to solve complex problems through the creation, identification and evaluation of options

Analyse a range of case study organisations in light of industry best practice relating to sustainability

Use qualitative and quantitative methods for the solution of problems in International Transport, Trade Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Conduct research into related issues through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and reporting

Develop critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management, and business ethics as part of an ongoing lifelong learning process.

Acquisition of knowledge is achieved mainly through lectures and directed student-centred learning. Student-centred learning is used where appropriate resource material is available. Understanding is reinforced through case studies. Testing of the knowledge base is undertaken through a combination of coursework in the form of case study reports and assignment submissions and, where appropriate, short class tests. Intellectual skills are developed through case studies and coursework assignments. Open-ended reports and project work are designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes in this category. Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed through a combination of unseen written examinations, assessed in the form of case study reports, coursework assignment submissions and an individual project. Subject practical skills are developed in a coordinated manner throughout the programme. Professional skills are assessed through case studies, coursework reports and through research reports. Transferable skills permeate every activity within the programme content and assessment. Specifically, these skills are assessed through case studies and coursework, and their application is embedded within the self-management process of the Research Project. Student engagement in the learning process is key to the programme, and the University has an attendance monitoring policy to support this. The development of employability skills and attributes including entrepreneurship, the value of real world learning, the growth in digital technologies and the nature of the global context are aspects that have been adopted across all core modules, and opportunities to develop specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours is offered through optional module selection and the individual Research Project. Consideration of equality and diversity matters are embedded throughout the programme. The programme team promote equality, treating everyone with equal dignity and worth, while also raising aspirations and supporting achievement for people with diverse requirements, entitlements and backgrounds. An inclusive environment for learning is fostered to anticipate the varied requirements of learners, and aiming to ensure that all students have equal access to educational opportunities.

The majority of the staff associated with the programme have relevant industrial experience and research activity and are able to embed this into curriculum delivery and assessment. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in professional development activity, e.g. through relevant institute events. Use is made of guest lecturers and industrial visits when possible. Students are also encouraged to build an industrial/commercial link into their project.