Business logistics and supply chain management is now viewed as a major value adding activity which can help sustain competitive advantage in a global marketplace.

Recognised as a distinct and strategically important function of international business, logistics is often the key to supporting international trade, stimulating economic growth and enhancing business efficiency.

The International Business Logistics programme offered by the Coventry University aims to provide a solid foundation in the concepts, tools and techniques for effective management and decision making and to foster an integrated approach to information flow, material handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, warehousing, and often security.

Career prospects

The MSc International Business Logistics ains to prepare you for an executive management career in the shipping, freight haulage, passenger transport or retail distribution industries, positioning you well to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Survey data has found that procurement management professionals in the UK with MCIPS designation annually earn on average £10K more than their non-MCIPS counterparts. With exemptions from the academic requirements of CIPS (subject to certain conditions), successful completion will enable you to apply for MCIPS status.

You could pursue careers in multinational companies, overseas trade and international organisations, leading and managing supply chain or logistics activities in a global context.

We will develop your capabilities in strategic thinking, effective communication and research, all directly relevant to employers and of great value when seeking future employment.