MSC OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (PART-TIME)
September 2025
Part time
3 years
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, you will:
- learn how to apply and optimise various mathematical algorithms and models in the field of supply chain operations;
- know how effective operations and supply chain management can shape a company’s sales and profit goals;
- understand how to apply knowledge and technology to provide value for the firm and support its strategy development;
- analyse the latest trends and best practices in operations and supply chains with the help of industry lectures and enterprise visits; and
- customise your education according to your own career goals through a series of elective courses, 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.
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
Alumni, MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management
Careers
Upon graduation, students will possess 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
The MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management (part-time) programme collaborates closely with the business community in the Yangtze River Delta region. Being one of the few all-English programmes in this field in China, the programme combines theoretical knowledge and practical applications in operations and supply chain management.
Students will understand operations, supply chain practices, and the latest global trends through industry lectures and company visits. Graduates will be well-equipped for senior management roles or strategic planners in operations, logistics, and supply chain management.
As a member school of Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management (QTEM), International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) offers students opportunities to exchange and learn at 25 top schools around the world. Students at IBSS benefit from the School’s extensive connections with companies in Suzhou and Shanghai, as well as the School’s own research centres, for their research and future careers.
Why should I study Operations and Supply Chain Management at XJTLU?
By studying this programme, you can expect to: