University of Nottingham Ningbo China
MSc, International Business (Supply Chain Management)
MasterCourse overview
It is well known that supply chain management is an integral part of modern businesses and is essential to company success and customer satisfaction. Mastering good supply chain management skills will help boost customer service, reduce operating costs, and improve financial position.
The MSc in International Business (Supply Chain Management) is a specialist masters programme, jointly delivered by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (NISCI), as part of the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.
Students study in Ningbo as well as having the opportunity to spend 3 weeks at MIT in the USA. Graduates will be awarded the degree of MSc International Business (Supply Chain Management) from the University of Nottingham (UK) as well an MIT SCALE graduate certificate.
The master programme aims to provide an advanced teaching and learning programme that facilitates progressive learning towards the frontiers of knowledge in the planning and management of supply chain operations.
Special features
- The programme is jointly delivery by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China(UNNC) and Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (NISCI) as part of the MIT Global SCALE Network;
- Graduates will be awarded a degree of MSc International Business (Supply Chain Management)* from the University of Nottingham, UK, along with an MIT SCALE graduate certificate;
- Students would have opportunity to visit MIT USA for 3-week study with participants from all SCALE Programs (Spain, Malaysia, Luxembourg, China, Latin America and the US) to engage in seminars, workshops, competitions, and attend industry tours;
- Students will have internship opportunities at a list of cooperative enterprises, such as Geely Automobile, CIMC Vehicles, China-Base Ningbo;
- Students will benefit from the numerous database resources offered by the University of Nottingham and MIT;
- Students could choose to either write a dissertation or an applied supply chain project for the completion of the programme.
* The degree title won't show information in the bracket. It will be MSc International Business.
Course structure
Year 1
Compulsory
Students must take all modules in this group.
BUSI*** Management Science for Supply Chain Management (20 Credits) Autumn
BUSI*** Contemporary Supply Chain Management: Fundamentals and Challenges (10 Credits) Autumn
BUSI*** Supply Chain Planning and Management (20 Credits) Autumn
BUSI*** Supply Chain Finance (10 Credits) Autumn
BUSI*** Advanced Techniques for Supply Chain Management (20 Credits) Spring
BUSI4401Operations and Supply Chain and Strategy and Practice (20 Credits) Spring
Optional
Group 1: Students should take 20 credits from Group 1
BUSI*** International Symposium on Supply Chain Management (10 Credits) Spring (January in MIT, Cambridge, USA)
BUSI4381 New Product/Service Development and Management (10 Credits) Spring
BUSI4544 Managing International Business in China (10 Credits) Spring
BUSI4548 Project Management (10 Credits) Spring
BUSI*** Procurement and Purchasing (10 Credits) Spring
Group 2: Students must take 60 credits from this group
BUSI*** Supply Chain Management Dissertation (60 Credits) Summer
BUSI*** Applied Supply Chain Management Project (60 Credits) Summer
Qualifications:
1. High school graduate and above.
2. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC.".
(http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A20/moe_850/202006/t20200609_464159.html)
3. Physically and mentally healthy.
4. Applicants under 18 years old (Per September 1st) should provide a letter of guarantee for their guardian in China (notarization required).
Application Documents:
1. Passport: Please scan your passport ID page. If there is any additional or change of the name, please also provide the endorsement page.(bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
2. Recent photo, with the following format: Recent full-faced photo (the head occupies 70% of the size of the photo); the aspect ratio is 4:3; white background without borders; the size must be between 100-500KB (*.jpg,*.jpeg). (bit.ly/Contoh_Photo)
3. Language Certificates
- For English-Taught program: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5-6.5 or TOEFL IBT 85 (subject to each university)
- For Chinese-Taught program: HSK 4-6 (level and minimum score are subject to each major and university)
4. High school diploma (for bachelor degree applicants) and Bachelor or Master diploma (for master and doctoral degree applicants), students who hasn’t graduated should provide an official statement from high school or university as a guarantee of the graduation date (Pre-Graduation Statement). (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter) (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter2)
5. High school transcripts (for bachelor degree applicants) and university transcripts (for master and doctoral degree applicants), page sorted from first semester to last or latest semester in one PDF file. Please contact your school to get ‘1 sheet’ kinds of transcripts. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
6. 2 (two) recommendation letters from your teachers in high school (for bachelor degree applicants) and two university professors (for master and doctoral degree applicants) along with letterhead, stamp from the school, and sign. Please also include the email and phone number of the recommenders.
7. Study Plan / Personal Statement, approximately 800 words (English/Mandarin) and must be signed with a clear name. You could check general personal statement points grid here (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
8. Additional requirements that apply vary from university to university, for example:
- Entrance Examination / Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank). (bit.ly/ContohFinancialCertificateProof)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), you can check the sample or simply look up on google (bit.ly/Contoh_CurriculumVitae_CV)
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record Report(SKCK) from the Local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Medical Check-up Report). (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note:
- Documents number 4-6 above, MUST be translated into English / Mandarin by the school or a sworn translator, and need to be legalized.
- Please neatly SCAN each file in pdf format, the size must not be more than 1 MB (except the recent photo must comply with the requirements above), then upload everything into the system (www.greatwall.co.id).