MSc Operations Management and Business Analytics

Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)

Legal, financial, and strategic dimensions of high-value procurement
Scenario-based evaluation of procurement methods and partnership dynamics
Risk mitigation strategies and contract governance
Negotiation, critical judgment, and protecting organisational interests
Delivering robust, legally sound procurement outcomes

Module 2: Global Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation (30 credits)

Advanced inventory management and demand forecasting
Cross-border logistics and global supply chain integration
Predictive analytics for supply chain optimisation
Industry 4.0 and 5.0: connecting procurement, technology, and operations
Leading innovation in technologically driven, interconnected markets

Module 3: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)

Scope planning, resource allocation, and team leadership
Stakeholder engagement across multi-project environments
Industry-standard tools: Gantt charts and performance metrics
Carbon literacy and responsible deployment strategies
Holistic management of complex, sustainable projects

Module 4: Data Analytics and Information Management (30 credits)

Foundations of information management, data analysis, and security
Hands-on Microsoft Power BI: dashboards, visual reporting, and decision-support tools
Turning data into actionable strategic and operational insight
Emerging trends: AI-supported analytics and secure information systems
Ethical, secure, and responsible data leadership

Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)

Independent, business-focused research project
Application of analytical tools to a complex operational challenge
Synthesis of operations, analytics, and supply chain knowledge gained throughout the programme
Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance