Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) (Top-up) BA Honours

In today’s global business environment the success of a business is increasingly determined by the speed and efficiency of its supply chains. To compete in this fast moving global marketplace organisations demand employees that have both a broad understanding of how businesses operate and specialist knowledge of supply chain processes

Why study BA Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) (Top-up) at Middlesex University?

Tailored towards ambitious students who are keen to apply theory to practice in a business environment, this course equips you with both a broad understanding of how organisations work, acquire and use resources, and meet the needs of their customers. You will learn specialist knowledge and skills on how companies manage materials, information and money as they flow through the chain of organisations involved in creating and delivering products.

Supply chain management is an essential function within business operations and you will build expert knowledge in the planning and organisation of the sourcing, procurement, conversion and logistics of from manufacturers and suppliers, through to customers

Our one-year Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) Top-up course is for students who already hold a business foundation or HND qualification, and are based in either the UK or overseas. It prepares you to enter a diverse range of businesses, governmental and third sector organisations.

Taught by experienced tutors

Since your lecturers have expertise in supply chain management and have worked in sectors such as FMCG, they’re well placed to pass on the skills you’ll need in industry.

You’ll receive training in industry-standard software for managing the supply chain processes. Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP) enables organisations to make decisions and run their business. Supply chains depend on this application and how it integrates business is of paramount importance. Knowledge of SAP is a tangible skill and is widely sought after by employers.

Supporting your goals

Our personalised approach gives you the support you need to succeed as a student. While you're an undergraduate or foundation year student, you’ll have a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. If you need support with academic writing, numeracy and library skills, we’ll be sure to provide it. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants have studied your subject and can support you based on their first hand experience.

The specialist knowledge and skills you’ll gain from your logistics management degree will enable you to work in jobs such as supply chain manager, logistics analysis, and as a buyer or scheduler, among others.

Guaranteed Placements

We have a collaboration with NOVUS (part of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK, CILT), as its eighth University and the only university in London which is providing students studying this course with guaranteed placements for their third year.

Course highlights

• Opportunity to obtain guaranteed paid yearlong internship provided you secure above an average of 60% in year 1 and clear a friendly assessment centre activity and interview. All students (Home / Overseas) are eligible for this scheme.
• Taught by expert tutors with experience in the area including supply chain scheduling, forecasting and operations management
• Training in industry-standard software for managing the supply chain processes - knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP) is a tangible skill and is widely sought after by employers
• Dedicated support from Personal Tutors, Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants who will support you through their own first-hand experience within the subject area.
• Guest talks from industry experts, company visits and mentoring opportunities from industry professionals.

Small cohort size – useful in developing strong network amongst course participants.

What will you study on the BA Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) (Top-up)?

The modules are designed to advance your skills and knowledge in business and management, and supply chain management.

You will learn to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence. We also ensure you develop specialist knowledge in:

• Stakeholders: their expectations and behaviour
• The environment of business and its impact on strategy
• Design, production and distribution of products and services
• Business resources: acquisition, application and control
• Business process: planning, improvement and control

Modules

How is the BA Business Management (Supply Chain & Logistics) (Top-up) taught?

You will gain knowledge and understanding through guided reading of textbooks, journals and course notes, on-line and in-class exercises, lectures, workshops and seminars.

Assessment

Your knowledge and understanding is assessed by in-class and on-line objective tests, examinations and written assignments.

How can the BA Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) (Top-up) support your career?

This programme aims to equip you with a broad understanding of how businesses operate and more specifically their operations, logistics and supply chain processes. The specialist knowledge and skills you gain will enable you to work in a wide variety of operations related jobs:

• Supply chain manager
• Logistics manager
• Operations manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Production manager
• Process analyst
• Production planner
• Buyer
• Master scheduler
• Materials manager
• Transport coordinator

Supply chain managers are in high demand as a wide variety of organisations need supply chain experts; manufacturers, retailers, transportation companies, third party logistics providers, service companies, government agencies and non-governmental organisations.