Master Award in
Supply Chain Management and Design
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Master Award in Supply Chain Management and Design
The aim of this award is to develop learners’ understanding of supply chain management principles and design strategies, as well as the ability to analyze trade-offs, optimize distribution networks, manage supply chain risks, and implement effective coordination and decision-making processes for enhanced operational efficiency.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Master of Science in Transportation and Logistics (MSc in TL) of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Be able to describe the principles driving the management of logistics systems.
- 1.1 Explain the fundamental principles governing supply chain and logistics operations.
- 1.2 Describe the importance of coordination and partnerships within supply chains.
2. Be able to analyze the role of risk and uncertainty in logistics systems.
- 2.1 Evaluate the impact of risk and uncertainty on supply chain performance.
- 2.2 Propose strategies to mitigate risks in logistics and supply chain management.
3. Be able to identify trade-offs in logistics system design and operations.
- 3.1 Analyze cost and service trade-offs in designing distribution networks.
- 3.2 Evaluate the implications of trade-offs for logistics decision-making and system performance.
4. Be able to identify trade-offs involved in designing distribution networks and transportation for supply chains.
- 4.1 Assess the balance between cost efficiency and service quality in distribution network design.
- 4.2 Analyze the impact of transportation choices on supply chain effectiveness.
Topics:
Problems, Issues, and Objectives of Transportation Systems
Course Coverage:
- Describe the problems of transportation.
- Explain system characteristics and components.
- Explore the different objectives in transportation.
Traveler/Passenger Characteristics
Course Coverage:
- Explain the concept of trips and their types.
- Describe the relationship between land use and transportation.
- Link passenger characteristics to travel patterns.
Infrastructure and Network Behavior
Course Coverage:
- Explain the demand and supply curves in transportation.
- Analyze system equilibrium and network capacity.
- Explore interactions between demand, supply, and system performance.
Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Transportation Concerns
Course Coverage:
- Examine decision-making at different transportation levels.
- Demonstrate system configurations for diverse objectives.
- Provide operational examples and analysis.
Transportation and Environmental Concerns
Course Coverage:
- Analyze the ecological impacts of transportation systems.
- Discuss sustainability challenges and solutions.
- Explore the implications of transportation on climate change.
Indicative reading list
Core texts:
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Excellence in Supply Chain Management,Balram Avittathur, Debabrata Ghosh Routledge, 12 May 2020.
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Supply Chain Risk Management: How to Design and Manage Resilient Supply Chains, John Manners-Bell Kogan Page Publishers, 3 Nov.
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Product Design and the Supply Chain: Competing Through Design, Omera Khan Kogan Page Publishers, 3 Dec 2018 – Design.
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The Strategy-Driven Supply Chain: Integrating Strategy, Finance and Supply Chain for a Competitive Edge, 2021.
Additional reading:
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Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation, Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl, 2016.
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Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl, Supply Chain Management, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2009.
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David Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky, Edith Simchi-Levi, Designing and Managing the Supply Chain, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2007.
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)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
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.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
Apply Policy:
- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- 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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- Step 1: To request a consultation for a course that best suits your needs, please email support@ukeu.uk. Our admissions department will contact you to guide you through the required documentation and the next steps in the application process.
- Step 2: Once your application documents are approved and the application fee is paid, UKeU will issue a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). You will then follow the provided instructions, including payment of the tuition fee.
- Step 3: After the tuition fee is paid, UKeU will issue a confirmation letter, provide your login details for the e-learning system, and send you all relevant documents.
- At this point, you have officially become a UKeU student. Welcome, and enjoy your learning journey!
The UKeU Micro Degree course is fully online, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. You also have the option to attend live classes with UKeU. Final exams will be uploaded to the system and assessed by the UKeU academic board. Learners are required to submit assignments on time; failure to do so will require payment of a resit fee (with up to two attempts allowed). Continued non-compliance on a third occasion will result in being considered as having discontinued the course, and tuition fees will not be refunded.
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- Live Class (Optional)
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- Online tutor videos
- Assignment guide
- e-Certificate
- Hard copy certificate from UKeU and/or Partner Universities
- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
- Deliver hard copy certificate and all certified documents to your home
- Transfer full credits & 50% tuition fees to equivalent academic programs
- Opportunity to get scholarships when becoming Partner Universities' international students
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