Postgraduate programme
A flexible, industry-relevant qualification designed for future supply chain leaders. Study 100% online, complete in 12 months, and gain strategic expertise to optimise logistics and operations across the UK, Gulf, and global markets.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The MBA in Agile Supply Chain Management at Magna Carta College, delivered in collaboration with UCAM (Catholic University of San Antonio of Murcia), equips supply chain professionals with the strategic skills needed to lead in logistics, procurement, and operations whether in London, Manchester, Dubai, Riyadh, or global supply chain hubs.
What You’ll Learn:
This programme focuses on real-time problem-solving and evidence-based strategies to tackle supply chain complexities in today’s fast-paced global market. With a strong focus on real-world application, you’ll graduate ready to develop competitive and sustainable supply chains that respond effectively to market changes across the UK, Gulf, and international markets.
WHY THIS COURSE
Flexible distributed learning that allows you to study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Designed for professionals who want to progress academically and professionally without pausing their careers.
WES approved qualification supporting international academic progression and career mobility.
Develop strategic thinking, leadership, and business expertise to accelerate your professional career.
Multiple enrolment opportunities available throughout the academic year.
No written exams with all assessments completed through assignments and a dissertation project.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirement
English Language Requirement
For applicants whose first language is not English, or whose first degree was not taught in English, proof of English proficiency is required:
*International applicants from the Gulf region: Contact our admissions team for guidance on equivalency and English language waivers.
PROGRAMME MODULES
The MBA in Agile Supply Chain Management is designed to equip you with advanced knowledge of modern, flexible, and technology-driven supply chain practices all delivered 100% online. The degree is worth a total of 90 ECTS.
Modules are categorised as Compulsory (CO) or Optional (OP). Compulsory modules ensure you gain essential expertise in core supply chain and management concepts. Optional modules provide the opportunity to specialise further whether you’re aiming for supply chain leadership in the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, or across logistics hubs in the Gulf.
This module provides an in-depth exploration of financial markets, focusing on essential concepts in global finance. Students will analyze money flow, corporate investments, and tax implications, examining key areas like investment decision-making, risk and return, and the valuation of bonds and equities. Emphasis is placed on finance in international firms, including foreign exchange risk and financial statement analysis. The course also covers asset valuation, including intangibles and financial obligations. By the end, students will gain critical skills in cash flow analysis, equipping them to navigate financial markets effectively.
Objective of this Module:
This module provides an in-depth overview of international marketing, equipping students with core concepts and strategies for global competition. Key areas include the marketing mix, segmentation, targeting, and positioning, with a focus on branding through the Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) model. Emphasis is placed on marketing strategy, adaptability, and innovation. The module also covers advertising, strategic communication within the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) framework, and consumer research to analyze behavior and trends. Students will develop skills in creating international brand communication strategies tailored to diverse cultural contexts, with attention to marketing ethics.
Objective of this Module:
This module offers a thorough exploration of strategic management, covering core elements like unique activities, strategic positioning, and sustainable trade-offs. It addresses market positioning, competitive advantage through unique resources, and value chains across industries. The curriculum includes corporate strategy, focusing on resource allocation and control, as well as the international dimension, comparing strategies of multinational and national firms. Topics also include cooperative strategies, organizational learning as a competitive edge, and the influence of culture on strategy. The role of leadership in shaping and implementing strategy is emphasized throughout.
Objective of this Module:
This module explores the impact of structure and HRM on corporate success, emphasizing organizational design and the interconnection between individuals, the organization, and the environment. Key topics include labor market dynamics, recruitment, job design, and selection methods, with a focus on competency frameworks and psychometric testing. Strategic HR development is covered through training, performance management, and succession planning. The module also examines employee participation, relations, and reward systems, highlighting the influence of national cultures on HRM practices and the transfer of HR principles across borders.
Objective of this Module:
This module provides an overview of the research process, starting with formulating research questions and writing effective proposals. Students will conduct a thorough literature review and explore both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Key topics include data collection, analysis techniques, and structuring research logically. Content analysis will be introduced as a method for interpreting textual data. Additionally, students will learn the thesis writing process, acquiring the skills necessary to conduct and present high-quality research.
Objective of this Module:
– Understand the Agility in the Business and supply chain systems.
– Understand the standard shift from anticipation to agile models.
– Understand the application of SCOR model to implement, monitor and improve supply chain decisions and agility.
– Evaluate functional drivers of the agile supply chain in a global competitive context.
– Analyse Concerted Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) techniques to enhance agile supply chain decisions in an organisation.
– Understand how strategic supply chain management can help corporate business strategy formulation and implementation.
– Understand and apply supply chain design tools and techniques
– Understand and apply techniques for achieving effective strategic supply chain management, as well as methods for measuring, improving, and optimising supply chain performance.
– Understand and apply the concept of commercial global strategy in organisation
– Examine the financial and regulatory implications for the global supply chain.
– Understand and integrate sustainable supply chain management practices into global commercial strategies to enhance environmental, social, and economic outcomes.
– Understand and apply the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework, focusing on the balance of People, Planet, and Profit to assess and implement sustainable supply chain strategies.
Students will be required to undertake their dissertation on a relevant topic, as agreed by the Programme Director/Dissertation Coordinator and student. It emphasizes the development of research questions, methodology, and critical analysis skills. Students will engage in literature reviews, data collection, and analysis, culminating in the production of a comprehensive dissertation. This module will contribute to enhancing students’ ability to conduct autonomous research and provide novel insights into their area of research.
Objective of this Module:
Graduates of the Online MBA in Agile Supply Chain Management progress into senior supply chain and logistics roles across the UK and Gulf region, including:
*Our alumni work in organisations ranging from retail and manufacturing in London to logistics hubs in Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha including the oil and gas sector.
TAKEAWAYS
ALUMNI
Graduates of Magna Carta College are a diverse and accomplished community of supply chain and logistics leaders across the UK and Gulf region who remain connected through shared experiences, career achievements, and ongoing engagement from Supply Chain Directors in London to Logistics Managers in Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha.
STUDENT SUPPORT
From one-to-one tutor support and dedicated student coordinators to wellbeing services and flexible payment plans, we’re here to help you succeed before, during, and after graduation whether you’re in London, Manchester, Dubai, or Riyadh.
This course is ideal for aspiring managers, professionals in leadership positions, and individuals seeking to advance their careers in business management.
The course is delivered 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace from anywhere while accessing all materials and support through an interactive virtual learning platform.
This course helps you develop advanced strategic management and leadership skills. You will learn strategic planning, effective decision-making, leadership approaches, organizational change, and performance management. It also builds your financial awareness, risk management, and analytical skills required for senior management and leadership roles.
It usually takes 12 months to complete the course.
Upon successful completion, you will receive an MBA Degree.
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