ObjectivesManufacturing organisations face great logistics challenges if they are to remain competitive in today's global marketplace. New integrated approaches to distribution, production planning and control and purchasing are central to achieving efficient operation of the entire supply chain, offering the key strategic benefits of inventory reduction and time compression. This course provides an in depth analysis of supply chains, with emphasis on the challenges facing manufacturing organisations. It covers the total supply chain from raw materials inputs through the production process and on to the flow of products to the final customer. We will equip you with a wide range of management and IT tools in readiness for a career as logistics analysts and supply chain managers.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Typical points score for entry 200 - 260 points No specialist subjects required. You should normally have GCSE Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent. Every offer will be made individually after consideration of your academic and/or work experience profile.
Academic titleBSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Course descriptionCourse Structure
Year 1
Principles of Logistics and Marketing
Professional Skills and Transport Studies
Economics for Business
Data Management and Analysis
Accounting for Managers
One option from:
The Legal Environment of Business and Employment
Principles of Tourism and Leisure
Languages
Year 2
Logistics Management Operations Management Logistics and the Workplace Buying and Merchandising Logistics Planning Techniques and Applications
One option from:
European Business
European Freight Transport
Languages
Year 3 Supervised Work Experience (optional)
You will spend the third year in a business or organisation involved in logistics, distribution and/or transport operations. Our excellent industrial contacts ensure that you will obtain salaried placements of the highest calibre, providing you with a competitive advantage in the graduate employment market.
Year 4
Strategic Management
StrategicSupply Chain Management
Project, Quality and Production Management Supply Chain Modelling
Project