MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management (part-time)
September 2026
Part time
36 months
Suzhou
This programme leads to a University of Liverpool degree which is recognised by Ministry of Education, China.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management programme, you will:
- be able to apply and optimise mathematical algorithms and models to solve operations and supply chain problems;
- understand how effective operations and supply chain management supports a company’s sales and profitability goals;
- know how to use data, technology,and operational insight to create value and contribute to strategy development;
- beup to date on emerging trends and best practices through industry guest lectures and enterprise visits; and
- have tailored your studies to your career goals through elective modules such as accounting, project management, operations simulation, and marketing management.
“Our programme offers students cutting-edge knowledge and essential skills for success in operations and supply chain management. Through rigorous coursework and practical experiences, we aim to prepare our students to excel in senior managerial roles and become strategic leaders in operations, logistics, and supply chain management.”
Dr Jie Chu
Programme Director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 2
Semester 4
The university offers a broad range of activities aiming to enrich master students’ theoretical and experiential learning and professional development. Trainings, workshops and seminars, covering varieties of themes and topics, both generic and subject-specific, are often offered at both university and school/department levels. Additionally, IBSS programmes offer discipline- specific supplementary modules which will aid to broaden your knowledge in that specific field and enhance your skills. These would include opportunities to work as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or intern at XJTLU. Depending on the programme, field trips and company visits will be organized, and invited talks will be given by the industrial experts and professionals. All these activities will not only support you in your programme study, but also develop your personal and professional skills and enhance your overall career and employability.
Timetable
For this part-time programme, modules will be mainly delivered on weekends.
“This programme helped me understand the complexity behind an enterprise’s supply chain and the importance of efficient supply chain management to creating lasting competitive advantage. I now work as a business consultant specialising in supply chain and operations projects, and the knowledge I accumulated during my master's degree continues to be very helpful to my work every day.”
Rebecca Hubler
MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management Alumna
Careers
Upon graduation, students will have the foundation required for senior management positions and strategic roles in operations, logistics, and supply chain management. Our graduates have been employed across a range of diverse sectors by companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Bosch, Mondelēz International, Accenture, Caterpillar Inc, Mercedes-Benz Group, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Maersk, Unilever, Unipart, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, and Cargill.
Overview
In today’s world, international supply chains are being tested as never before, by economic uncertainty, geopolitics, climate pressures, and rapid technological change. As such, the ability to predict, understand, and adapt to these challenges is paramount. MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to design and manage efficient operations and resilient supply chains in a highly competitive global market.
The programme works closely with the Yangtze River Delta Supply Chain Research Centre and the wider international business community. It is one of the few English language-taught programmes in this field in China.
Students also benefit from IBSS’s strong industry links with companies in Suzhou and Shanghai, as well as the School’s research centres, supporting both applied learning and future career development.
Why Should I Study Operations and Supply Chain Management at IBSS?
By studying this programme, you can expect to: