The potential and opportunities created by easier international movement of goods has, however, created new challenges Ð within the context of increasing complexity in the manufacturing, buying and distributing of goods, companies are being placed under pressure to develop faster, more efficient transnational supply chains.

This Global Logistics Management course at Coventry UniversityÊhas been designed with input from employers within the global logistics industry, including Deutsche Post and Exact Logistics. It aims to provide knowledge, technical expertise and confidence in key areas, such as logistics strategy, transport economics, simulation, costing/pricing tools and IT project management Ð with the possibility of achieving PRINCE2 certification. We will cover global distribution network development, multi modal transportation and shipping, logistics operations and supply chain management.

This course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and member of our teaching staff are active Chartered members and Fellows of CILT. Previous graduates have secured roles in a variety of industries, such as third party and fourth party logistics providers, freight forwarders, transport asset operations, retailers, distributors and manufacturing materials management within product supply chains.Ê

Career prospects

On successful completion of this course, you should be equipped with the required knowledge and skills necessary to secure a managerial or technical role in the shipping, freight haulage, passenger transport or retail distribution industries.

You can also receive support from our award-winning Faculty careers service, EC Futures, which won the ÔBest Placement Service in the UKÕ award at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards in 2015 and 2016.

Alumni from our established courses have become directors, senior managers, consultants and business owners, and regularly return to the University to support current students as guest speakers and by hosting visits to their companies. This networking often leads to job and internship opportunities, which can jump start studentsÕ careers and provide valuable work experience.