BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management with Foundation Year
Arden University
Key Information
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Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, Distance learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,935
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Apr 2024
Introduction
The course has been created with in-depth consultation from leading employers in the sector, meaning you’ll learn the most relevant and in-demand topics in supply chain management today. Not only that, but you’ll be taught and supported by lecturers with extensive experience at some of the most well-known companies in the industry, including Apple, Amazon, Cargolux, Hilton hotels, Jaguar, McDonald's, Musgrave, Phillips, and Tesco. The team behind the course have also been instrumental in the commercial and policy formation of supply chains within the European Commission and the UK Government. That means studying with us will provide you with a thorough understanding of the field and the real-world challenges you’ll face in your future career, as well as the valuable opportunity to make important industry links.
Dual Accreditation from CILT & CIPS
This course is accredited by Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, which is an international gold standard of quality in the field of supply chain. This means that graduates receive full exemption from the academic entry requirements for CILT Chartered Membership. Additionally, you'll receive a discount on membership as a graduate of an accredited crouse.
This course comes with a valuable second accreditation as well, from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), which means that you'll gain free membership throughout your studies, as well as international career networking opportunities. You'll also be exempt from academic entry requirements for Chartered Membership status with CIPS. Combined, these represent a truly unique and powerful value-add to this degree, which comes at no additional cost.
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Curriculum
Course Modules
Foundation year (20 credits each)
- Using Numeracy, IT and Data
- Research Skills and Using Information
- Values, Ethics and Working Collaboratively
- Developing Academic Skills
- Structure of Business
- Technology in Organisations
Level 4 (20 credits each)
- Business Research Methods and Analysis
- Business Consulting
- Principles of Procurement and Contract Management
- Governance in a Global Business Environment
- Introduction to Project Management
- Digital Skills and Professional Development
- Technology and Innovation
Level 5 (20 credits each)
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Agile Project Management
- Sustainable and Circular Supply Chain Management
- Applied Logistics Management
- Operational Risk and Resilience
- Data Analytics and Management
Level 6 (20 credits each)
- Digital Supply Chain 4.0
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Social Value Networks
- Quality Management
Final project (40 credits)
- Logistics & Supply Chain Research Project
Career Opportunities
Career Prospects
The course will help you develop the skills you need to accelerate your career in the supply chain management sector. Some roles you may want to consider after graduation include:
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Supply Chain Solution Analyst
- Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Procurement Specialist
- Quality Manager
- Production Planner
- Purchasing Manager
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
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English Language Requirements
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