BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,700 / Year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management (Including Foundation Year)

About

The BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management offers a future facing and integrated business education covering the main disciplines and operational areas of business, whilst focusing on supporting students to develop the skills and competencies required in a contemporary and future labour market. The overarching philosophy of our newly designed degree is to support and enhance progression, achievement and success, whilst challenging our students to become professional, aspirational and globally minded managers in a complex, dynamic economic environment. The course is a meaningful partnership between students, employers and the South Wales Business School, with clear innovations in work-based learning, assessment for learning and teaching and learning initiatives. Join our LinkedIn group

Year 1 - Foundation Year

Study Skills
Investigative Project
Business Administration
Statistics and Mathematics
Advanced IT
Psychology

Year 2 - Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management

People, Work and Society
Economics, Law and the Business Environment
Becoming a Professional; Critical Enquiry
Principles of Supply Chain Management
Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Becoming a Professional; Enterprise Project

Year 3

Business Analytics for Management and Financial Decision Making
Retail and Supply Chain Management
Procurement and Strategic Management
Logistics and Material Management
Commercial Procurement
Management Projects and Operations

Year 4

Supply Chain Management Risk and Sustainability
Global Procurement and Sourcing
Strategic Procurement and Commercial Relationships
Strategic Management
Dissertation (Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management) Part A
Dissertation (Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management) Part B

Teaching

The course is structured based on two blocks in each year, with immersive learning events happening at the beginning and end of each block of study at each level, recognising the University of South Waless belief that the development of an active approach to immersive learning achieves two key objectives.

Firstly, it gives the learner the opportunity to interact with fellow learners in teams; building identity and belonging. Secondly, it allows the ability to develop active learning strategies in a structured and supported environment. Academic and professional development is also supported throughout the course via the Centre for Academic Success.

Research

Your studies will be underpinned by the latest research undertaken by the Universitys Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement Excellence (SCOPE) research group. Many of our teaching staff are actively involved with our commercial and research centres and work closely with industry conducting research and consultancy. For you, this means you will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of their specialist field.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This entry criteria details typical offers, however, USWhas a Contextual Admissions Policy and considers eligible applicants on an individual basis. Under the Policy we could make a personalised offer based on aspects of the UCAS application or haveresults considered individually when you receive them. Here is a link to our Contextual Admissions Policy Statement.

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points.

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

International Entry Requirements

We also welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications. Please visit the country specific pages on our international website for exact details.

If your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for entry onto year 1 of your chosen undergraduate degree, we offer one-year International Foundation Programmes through our pathway partnership with QAHE to help you reach the level required for progression. For more information visit our Pathway website.

English Requirements
In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, but please visit the country specific page on our international website for exact details. If your country is not featured please contact us.

Career

The new BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management degree allows students to develop a range of highly important skills for industry including:

Project management
Entrepreneurial skills
Consultancy skills
Digital skills
People Management Skills
Leadership skills in a global context
Financial Decision Making in complex environments