Summary of module for applicants: 

This module equips you with advanced skills in sustainable business operations. Working with real data and industry tools, you'll explore how leading companies balance sustainability, efficiency, and profitability across global supply chains.

The module emphasizes practical decision-making through live business cases and market simulations. You'll develop expertise in operations and marketing management while considering ethical and environmental impacts. Industry engagement opportunities help you understand how successful companies integrate sustainability into their core operations.

The skills developed are highly valued by organizations seeking to build sustainable, future-ready operations. Our hands-on approach prepares you for leadership roles in: Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Strategy, Project Leadership, Operations Management, Business Transformation, etc. 

Main topics of study:

• Resilient international supply chains

• Sustainable operations strategies

• Complex global projects

• Operational risk

• Digital transformation initiatives

Learning Outcomes for the module

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

1. Synthesise  the concepts, principles and importance of sustainability needed for effective management of business and global supply chains. 
2. Select appropriate tradiational and digital (e.g, AI, IoT, cloud-based platforms) project management tools and techniques associated with organising, planning and monitoring projects and risks. 
3. Analyse supply chain challenges such as resilience, sourcing strategies, supplier selection, risk management, development & collaboration.
4. Identify opportunities to be a sustainable manager in the changing global environment.