General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

The course is designed for those in employment as you will need to apply your studies directly to the work environment throughout the programme.

We recommend you have at least three years of appropriate professional experience and that you possess the equivalent of a UK second-class honours degree.

The course is also open to talented individuals without a first degree, who have relevant work-experience, have taken a less-traditional route in their career and who will have shown great potential in the business. Please contact us to discuss.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

• Band A
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Additional requirements

All candidates will be required to submit a CV before making an application.

Modules

We have created a learning pathway that enables you to become a change agent to improve your company’s supply chain performance and support transformation.

The core modules are:

Empower (30 credits)

Strategic Thinking in the Supply Chain

You will develop your capabilities to think and act strategically, so that you can leverage the supply chain to support the business strategy and deliver sustained competitive advantage.

Read more about the Strategic Thinking in the Supply Chain moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Personal Leadership and Influencing Change

You will develop skills in learning to learn, promoting self-responsibility and to specifically address behavioural issues that limit individual achievement.

Read more about the Personal Leadership and Influencing Change moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Improve (50 credits)

Supply Chain Fundamentals

You will explore the basic concept of what a supply chain is and the underpinning building blocks of the supply chain; planning, manufacturing, procurement, logistics and circular economy.

Read more about the Supply Chain Fundamentals moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Please note, the Supply Chain Fundamentals module is a prerequisite for the Supply Chain Design module.

Performance Management for Success

You will critically evaluate performance measurement in relation to the delivery of customer and shareholder value, aligning with corporate accountability and compliance management.

Read more about the Performance Management for Success moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Supply Chain Design

Building upon the concepts introduced in the Supply Chain Fundamentals, you will learn about a coherent framework for end-to-end supply chain design from strategic, network and operating model perspectives.

Read more about the Supply Chain Design moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Please note, the Supply Chain Design module is a prerequisite for the Supply Chain Transformation module.

Transform (40 credits)

Innovation

We will introduce you to a variety of concepts, models and frameworks that will help you to understand the nature of creativity and innovation, to enable you and your team to be innovative.

Read more about the Innovation moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Supply Chain Transformation

We will share a framework with supporting models, tools and examples to enable you to consider transformative approaches to business models and supply chain design.

Read more about the Supply Chain Transformation moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Embed (60 credits)

MSc Project Dissertation

To gain your MSc you need to complete a company based project which will focus on a live issue within your organisation.

Read more about the Company-Based Project moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment.

Teaching

There are seven core modules and if you are completing the MSc there is a company-based project dissertation in the area of supply chain leadership. In addition to the assessed modules, there will be a study skills (non-assessed) event delivered at the start of the course to set the context, introduce key study skills and enable you to meet your fellow cohort and start to build your network.

Modules normally comprise of lectures, seminars, and undertaking group tasks based on real scenarios. The course will use a range of traditional and innovative teaching methods, predominantly focused on blended learning practices. Some modules will be delivered fully online, other modules will include industry visits, real-life projects, virtual clinics and the use of multi-media resources. Our blended learning is a combination of face-to-face and online delivery and is aimed at offering a combination of flexibility and networking opportunities for work-based learners. We will be able to give you the schedule in advance so you can plan your time out of the office.

We use the Kirkpatrick model (1996), which is globally recognised as an excellent tool for evaluating the effectiveness of any training. This ensures the course we deliver you has a direct impact.

Class sizes

The class size for this programme is usually around 15 students.

Typical contact hours

Modules are usually delivered in a week-long block format and contact hours vary from module to module. A typical module will have approximately 30 hours of contact time, whether delivered face-to-face or online.

Assessment

We will use a range of assessment methods that are appropriate to the topics being taught. Of course, you will need to undertake reading and assignments, but these assignments are usually related to your workplace and help you to apply what you have learnt. Students often find that the assignments provide valuable evidence of continuing professional development, demonstrate to their organisations their developing knowledge, and often benefit the company by providing an analysis of an area of operations.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your modules will be registered for you when you join us.

Your career

Our part-time Supply Chain Leadership course is the perfect opportunity to help progress your career to the next step.

Current and former learners at WMG have come from companies such as:

• AstraZeneca
• GSK
• Syngenta
• Fujifilm DB
• PZ Cussons
• WL Gore

WMG at Warwick

As one of the largest departments at Warwick, WMG (originally Warwick Manufacturing Group), is a multidisciplinary department delivering a unique combination of world-class education with real business and industry application.

Our industry relevant management and technical education, and highly impactful applied research, have positioned WMG as a leading international role model for successful partnership between academia and industry. Having forged strong links with local, national, and global companies through 45 years of collaborative research and development, we really understand the global market you’ll be operating in and have designed our programmes to match.

Our expansive expertise includes artificial intelligence, automation systems, cyber security, data science, engineering management, design, supply chains, healthcare systems, sustainability, energy applications, materials, manufacturing, and visualisation to name but a few.

Find out more about our full-time Master's coursesLink opens in a new window, and learn more about the WMG department.

Our courses

• Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
• Cyber Security Engineering (MSc)
• Cyber Security Management (MSc)
• Digital Transformation for Healthcare (MSc)
• e-Business Management (MSc)
• Engineering Business Management (MSc)
• Engineering Design Management (MSc)
• Games Engineering (MSc)
• Healthcare Operational Management (MSc)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSc)
• International Trade, Strategy and Operations (MSc)
• Management for Business Excellence (MSc)
• Programme and Project Management (MSc)
• Smart, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (MSc)
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management (MSc)
• Sustainable Automotive Electrification (MSc)

Our part-time courses for working professionals

• Engineering Business Leadership (MSc)
• Supply Chain Leadership (MSc)

Our Postgraduate Research degrees

• Engineering (MPhil/PhD)
• Engineering Doctorate (EngD)
• MSc by Research (WMG) (MSc)

Visiting WMG

There are a number of different ways to visit the University of Warwick throughout the year. We host bespoke PG visits, where you can talk directly with your chosen department and explore our campus through a personalised tour. WMG also organises events and information sessions for prospective students including 1-1 bookable appointments, departmental open days, and independent visits so you can connect directly with the departmentLink opens in a new window and speak with staff and students from WMG. For more about university wide open days and tours, visit our Postgraduate Visits page.

Tuition fees

Typically, most students on this programme are sponsored by their employer, but self-funding is also an option.

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

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Fee Status Guidance

The University carries out an initial fee status assessment based on information provided in the application and according to the guidance published by UKCISA. Students are classified as either Home or Overseas Fee status and this can determine the tuition fee and eligibility of certain scholarships and financial support.

If you receive an offer, your fee status will be stated with the tuition fee information. If you believe your fee status has been incorrectly classified you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire (follow the instructions in your offer) and provide the required documentation for this to be reassessed.

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides guidance to UK universities on fees status criteria, you can find the latest guidance on the impact of Brexit on fees and student support on the UKCISA website.

Please speak to WMG's Part-time Postgraduate Team at wmgptmasters at warwick dot ac dot uk for clarification.

Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, there may be general associated costs such as:

• Printer credits*
• Dissertation binding*
• Robe hire for your degree ceremony

*Dissertations and Assignments are only submitted digitally. However students may wish to print and bind their dissertation for their own purposes. Students on some courses will have a final poster presentation as part of their project and the printing of posters will be at the students’ expense.

Scholarships and bursaries

How to apply

Once you have enquired about the course and have submitted your CV, the relevant application link will be sent to you.

Applications for all candidates will close on 15 August 2025.

Apply with WMG

Visit the WMG website for information on how to apply for this course.

Application FAQs

Please see the WMG department web pages for specific application advice and information.