BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management with Foundation Year
Course Overview
Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the supply chain sector, but aren’t sure if you’re ready for university study? Then our supply chain management degree with an integrated foundation year might be just the solution you’ve been looking for.
This course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in higher education, even if you don’t have the academic confidence or qualifications to join a standard undergraduate course. The foundation year is the perfect choice if you need a little extra support as you start your journey, offering study-skills and guidance at every stage.
Studying your degree in supply chain management with us means you’ll be taught and supported by lecturers with extensive professional experience at companies such as Apple, Amazon, Cargolux, Hilton hotels, Jaguar, McDonalds, Musgrave, Phillips, and Tesco. The team behind this course have also been instrumental in commercial and policy formation of supply chains with the European Commission and the UK Government. Because of our extensive industry links, including with member organisations of the UK’s NOVUS Trust network, we’re able to present you with real business problems during your degree. This will allow you to develop a thorough and in-depth understanding of the industry and the real-world challenges you’ll face in your future career. Importantly, you’ll find that the course takes a systematic approach, with each module building on the knowledge gained in the previous one, and interconnected content that helps you accumulate new skills in a logical sequence.
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and offers full exemption from the educational requirements for Chartered Membership, speeding up your time to Chartered Member status as well as providing you with access to a wealth of industry resources. It is also in the process of being accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
Course details and modules
For any business looking to make their supply chain and logistics operations more efficient, taking advantage of the latest developments in supply chain and logistics is crucial. Our dual accredited BSc (Hons) Supply Chain and Logistics course will engage and inspire you through course modules that have been devised by our faculty of experienced supply chain practitioners (Apple, Amazon, Cargolux, Hilton Hotels, Jaguar, McDonalds, Tesco) to give your studies a ‘real world’ focus. The course takes a logical, sequential approach to supply chain, where each subject module builds on the knowledge of the previous one with interconnected content to help build on your understanding and knowledge. The course also focuses on hands-on, real-world skills so that you’ll graduate with practical experience you can apply in the workplace.
Modules
- Preparing for University SuccessExploring the Business Environment
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
- Core:
- Business Research Methods and Analysis (20 credits)Business Consulting (20 credits)
Principles of Procurement and Contract Management - (20 credits)
- Governance in a Global Business Environment (20 credits)
- Introduction to Project Management (20 credits)
- Elective:
- Digital Skills and Professional Development (20 credits)
- Technology and Innovation (20 credits)
- Core:
- Operations and Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
- Agile Project Management (20 credits)
- Sustainable and Circular Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
- Applied Logistics Management (20 credits)
- Operational Risk and Resilience (20 credits)
- Elective:
- Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
- AI and Big Data Analytics (20 credits)
- Digital Supply Chain 4.0 (20 credits)
- Strategic Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
- Quality Management (20 credits)
- Social Value Networks (20 credits)
- Logistics & Supply Chain Research Project (40 credits)
Entry requirements
What you need to study with us
Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study your degree in a flexible and convenient way. That’s why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you’ll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.
Eligibility
- To be eligible for the BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management with Foundation Year course, you must normally have:
- At least 3 x GCSEs OR 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent – if your qualifications are older than 3 years we would also ask to see a professional CV.
- If you don’t meet these requirements, your application may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and reference.
- We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element).
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide the above evidence of English proficiency.
Course fees and funding
Course fee breakdown
Course fees are not available yet.