Master Award in
Supply Chain Planning, Modeling and Analytics
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Master Award in Chain Planning, Modeling and Analytics
The aim of this award is provide learners with in-depth knowledge about planning processes across all key aspects of supply chain management. The relevance of each of the planning processes, the associated information requirements and modelling and analytic techniques are covered.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management of SIMI Swiss
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand supply chain planning models and approaches used in contemporary business operations.
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1.1 Explain qualitative and quantitative approaches to supply chain operations.
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1.2 Apply appropriate forecasting techniques.
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1.3 Evaluate the appropriateness of supply networks.
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1.4 Apply location planning models for different entities in the supply network.
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1.5 Apply appropriate inventory control and management approaches.
2. Understand the integration of supply chain planning, scheduling, and control approaches in business operations.
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2.1 Analyse the relationships between aggregate and hierarchical planning and control.
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2.2 Apply the concepts of Material Planning and Control and other capacity management strategies.
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2.3 Evaluate the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in business operations.
3. Understand the application of data analytics in supply chain management.
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3.1 Explain the use and relevance of simulation techniques in each of the key areas of supply chain management.
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3.2 Explain the use and relevance of big data analytical techniques in each of the key areas of supply chain management.
Topics:
Planning in Supply Chain Management
Course Coverage:
- Importance of planning in supply chain management and key planning areas.
- Overview of qualitative and quantitative approaches to planning.
Forecasting Techniques
Course Coverage:
- Moving average, exponential smoothing, and regression-based forecasting techniques.
- Seasonality calculations and forecasting error analysis.
Supply Chain Dynamics and Network Design
Course Coverage:
- Centralized and decentralized supply networks for cost-service requirements.
- Dynamics across the supply chain (e.g., Bullwhip effect) and its control mechanisms.
Location Assessment
Course Coverage:
- Factor rating and center of gravity models for location assessment.
Inventory Management
Course Coverage:
- Types of inventory and the importance of inventory control.
- Performance measures in inventory management.
- Perpetual inventory techniques (e.g., reorder point, safety stock, EOQ) and periodic inventory control (e.g., review period and target inventory).
- Customer service levels (e.g., fill rate, cycle service levels).
- Inventory control techniques: newsvendor problem, ABC, VED techniques, and inventory counting.
- Role of information in inventory management and centralized vs. decentralized inventory (square root law).
Aggregate and Operations Planning
Course Coverage:
- Role and mechanisms of aggregate planning and sales and operations planning (S&OP).
- Chase, level, and hybrid planning options.
- Master production schedule, material requirements planning (MRP), and manufacturing resources planning (MRP II).
- Distribution resources planning (DRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
- Yield/revenue management principles.
Simulation and Data Analytics in SCM
Course Coverage:
- Role and relevance of simulation in supply chain management.
- Discrete event simulation and system dynamics.
- Applications of data analytical tools in SCM: clustering, classification, and association pattern recognition techniques.
Indicative reading list
- Jacobs, R.F., Berry, W., Whybark, D. and Vollmann, T. (2018). Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Education
- Chopra, S. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation, Global Edition, Pearson
- Benton, W. (2013). Supply Chain Focused Manufacturing Planning and Control, South-Western College Pub
- Hillier, F, and Hillier, M. (2018). ISE Introduction to Management Science: A Modeling and Case Studies Approach with Spreadsheets, 6th Edition, McGraw –Hill Education
- Watson, M., Lewis, S., Cacioppi, P. and Jayaraman, J. (2012). Supply Chain Network Design: Applying Optimization and Analytics to the Global Supply Chain. Pearson FT Press.
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
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Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
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- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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