Welcome 2026 Students

Start Date

Welcome Week will take place between Monday 14 September and Friday 18 September 2026. During Welcome Week your course team will schedule activities for you to find out important information about your course, meet your lecturers and other students, and find your way around.

Teaching on your course begins from Monday 21 September 2026. Please check your timetable for details.

You will be able to see your timetable on iCity using your BCU login details as soon as they are released. You should have received your BCU login details when you were invited to enrol.

International Students

We expect all international students to engage with their studies in person from w/c 7 September 2026.

The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 2 October 2026).

Timetables

Course Leader

Abdoulmohammad Chofreh

Welcome Message

Welcome to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme at Birmingham City University.

As Course Lead, and on behalf of the course team, I would like to warmly welcome you to the programme. We are delighted that you will be joining us and hope you are excited to begin your studies and take advantage of the many learning and development opportunities ahead.

We strongly encourage you to attend Induction Week, commencing 14 September. This will be an important opportunity to meet academic staff and fellow students, familiarise yourself with the university and its facilities, and learn about the support available to help you settle into postgraduate study. Throughout your studies, you will be supported by your personal tutor, the course team, and a range of university support services.

In your first semester, you will explore key areas including logistics strategy, procurement and supply management, operations management, sustainability, circular economy principles, and data-driven decision-making. You will also examine the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in transforming modern supply chains. Through case studies and real-world business challenges, you will develop the skills required for careers in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, and operations.

We also encourage you to visit the Students’ Union Fairs and make the most of the opportunities available across the wider BCU community.

We look forward to meeting you during Induction Week and supporting you throughout your MSc journey.

Course Location

Your course will mainly be taught in:

Millennium Point, City Centre Campus (Room numbers start with MP)

First day on Campus

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University!

You must have your ID card visible at all times when on campus, so if you have received yours before your first day, ensure you bring this with you. If you enrolled late you will need to collect one on campus during your first few days. Please remember that your ID card is for your use only. You must never let anyone else use it.

To complete your enrolment, you will need the following:

• Passport (or other form of photo ID if you are a UK/EU student)
• Original qualification documents if applicable (you will be emailed a list of the documents we need to see once you have completed your online enrolment)
• Visa (international students only)

What else? The rest is up to you! You will find a shop, café, pub, computer access and water fountains on campus, but we do recommend you bring the following on the first day:

• Laptop, if you have one
• Notepad and pen
• Reusable water bottle
• Snack
• Money

And remember, the weather in Birmingham can be changeable!