MBA Global Supply Chain Management with placement

2 Year On Campus Masters Program

Nottingham Trent University

Program Overview

This MBA is designed for ambitious professionals who want to accelerate their careers in logistics, procurement, and operations while gaining international management perspectives. It suits graduates and early‑career professionals seeking leadership roles in global supply chains, offering both academic depth and hands‑on industry practice.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Core MBA Foundations

You’ll begin with modules such as Managing Organisations and Organisational Behaviour, which develops leadership and teamwork skills in diverse environments. Operations Management Fundamentals introduces process efficiency in manufacturing and services, while Finance for Managers equips you to evaluate corporate performance. You’ll also study Marketing Fundamentals and Strategic Management, building a strong foundation in global business leadership.

Year 1 – Specialist Supply Chain Modules

In the second semester, you’ll focus on supply chain expertise through Supply Chain Management in Practice, applying theory to real logistics challenges. Strategic Global Supply Chains explores how supply chain design supports business strategy, while Risk, Resilience and Sustainability in Technology‑Enabled Supply Chains prepares you to manage uncertainty and sustainability demands.

Year 2 – Placement Year

Your second year is dedicated to a work placement or internship, giving you extended professional experience in a supply chain or logistics role. This advanced practice ensures you graduate with both academic knowledge and real‑world skills, making you highly employable.

Focus Areas

Global supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations, sustainability, risk management, consultancy projects, professional placement.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to design and manage global supply chains, apply risk and sustainability strategies, lead procurement and logistics operations, and deliver consultancy‑level solutions with extended professional experience.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Nottingham Business School is Triple Crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), placing it among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. It is also a PRME Champion, recognised by the United Nations for leadership in sustainable and responsible management education.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

94% of NTU postgraduates are in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).
Nottingham Business School is internationally recognised for its strong employability focus, offering placements, company visits, and consultancy projects.
NTU is consistently ranked highly for student satisfaction and graduate outcomes, with strong industry connections across logistics and supply chain sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

One of the defining features of NTU’s MBA Global Supply Chain Management with Placement is its strong emphasis on practical, hands‑on learning. You won’t just study supply chain theory — you’ll actively apply it through consultancy projects, internships, and extended placement opportunities. Nottingham Business School ensures you graduate with real-world experience, supported by professional-standard facilities, digital tools, and direct engagement with employers.

Here’s how experiential learning is built into the program:

Placement Year: As part of the two‑year pathway, you’ll undertake a structured work placement or internship, giving you extended professional experience in a logistics or supply chain role.
Consultancy Projects: Instead of a traditional dissertation, you’ll work on live briefs with client organisations, delivering evidence‑based solutions to real supply chain challenges.
Group Projects: Modules such as Supply Chain Management in Practice and Strategic Global Supply Chains include collaborative assignments where you’ll design strategies and present solutions to industry‑informed problems.
Digital Tools & Analytics: You’ll use technology‑enabled supply chain modelling and analytics tools within modules like Risk, Resilience and Sustainability in Technology‑Enabled Supply Chains, ensuring you graduate with practical digital expertise.
Company Visits & Field Trips: Nottingham Business School integrates company visits and field trips into the program, giving you direct insight into how global supply chains operate in practice.
Library & Research Facilities: You’ll have access to NTU’s award‑winning Boots Library, which provides extensive logistics, operations, and management resources, alongside digital databases to support your applied research.
Business School Facilities: As part of Nottingham Business School, you’ll benefit from AACSB‑accredited teaching environments, modern computing labs, and collaborative learning spaces designed for professional development.
Responsible Management Focus: As a PRME Champion, NTU embeds sustainability and ethical practice into experiential learning, ensuring you graduate with values aligned to global industry standards.

This combination of consultancy projects, placements, and digital tools ensures you graduate not only with academic knowledge but also with practical, career‑ready expertise.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of NTU’s MBA Global Supply Chain Management with Placement are equipped with both advanced management expertise and extended professional experience, making them highly competitive in global industries. Typical career paths include Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Specialist, Logistics Consultant, and Operations Director. With the placement year built into the program, you’ll graduate with real-world experience that employers value, positioning you strongly for leadership roles across manufacturing, retail, consultancy, and public services.

Here’s how Nottingham Trent University supports your career progression:

Employability Services: NTU’s Employability Team and MBA career coaching provide tailored support, including CV workshops, interview preparation, and access to employer networking events. The program also integrates company visits and consultancy projects, ensuring you connect directly with industry.
Employment Stats & Salary Figures: NTU reports that 94% of postgraduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023). MBA graduates typically progress into senior management roles with competitive salary growth.
University–Industry Partnerships: The MBA includes opportunities to work on live briefs with client organisations and structured placements/internships, giving you direct exposure to employer challenges and networks.
Long-Term Accreditation Value: Nottingham Business School is Triple Crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) — a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide. It is also a PRME Champion, recognised by the United Nations for leadership in sustainable and responsible management education.
Graduation Outcomes: Alumni graduate with advanced skills in global supply chain design, risk management, and sustainable operations, making them highly employable in logistics, consultancy, and management roles worldwide.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this MBA with Placement, you could continue your academic journey by pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) or a PhD in Global Supply Chain Management at Nottingham Trent University, where research focuses on sustainability, responsible management, and international business. Alternatively, you may choose advanced professional qualifications through industry bodies such as CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply), further strengthening your expertise and professional standing in the global supply chain sector.