Management (Operations and Supply Management), MSc

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Course Overview

Do you have strong commercial awareness and an interest in supply management in today’s global and highly competitive markets?

The MSc Management (Operations and Supply Management) programme at Swansea University is for students with a clear interest in understanding how products and services are made and distributed and learning about how this process can be improved for 21st century companies. The degree has been specifically designed with a clear focus on management in an interconnected global community.

The course offers you the opportunity to focus on modules relating to managing supply chains and projects and exploring the principles systems and practices that underpin operational excellence in high-performing organisations. Alongside this, you will build strong foundations in core management areas such as:

  • Managing financial resources in a digital world
  • Sustainable operations management
  • Managing people and performance
  • Marketing strategy

This combination gives you a well-rounded understanding of contemporary business management.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence, the course is open to students from any discipline who would like to work in business or management. Upon successful completion of the relevant mapped modules within the MSc Management you will qualify for CMI’s Level seven Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Why Management (Operations and Supply Management) at Swansea?

  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders. 
  • Open to applicants with no existing experience of business or management related subjects
  • All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
  • Professional body accreditation, which can help to accelerate your career
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay campus
  • Business & Management Studies is ranked 83rd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Your Management (Operations and Supply Management) Experience

From the moment you join the School of Management, we work with you to develop the skills, confidence, and real‑world experience that will enhance your career prospects.

You’ll have access to unlimited one‑to‑one, bespoke careers support from our dedicated Employability and Careers team. You can also take part in a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative, giving you valuable experience to apply your analytical and managerial learning in industry.

All our students benefit from co-location with industry partners at our innovative Bay Campus. Our facilities include dedicated teaching and study spaces, alongside extensive IT provision equipped with up‑to‑date hardware and specialist analytics software, ensuring you gain hands‑on experience with the tools used by today’s data‑driven organisations.

Management (Operations and Supply Management) Employment Opportunities

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your Management (Operations and Supply Management) programme, with its CMI accreditation, will give you the opportunities to work across a wide range of sectors and thrive within this competitive market.  

Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

  • Operations and Supply Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Analyst or Researcher

 

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.