BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management

Studying your degree in supply chain and logistics with us means you’ll be taught and supported by lecturers with extensive professional experience at companies.

Course details

The BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management course at Arden provides you with the real-world skills, knowledge, and competencies you need to start or progress your career in supply chain and logistics.
  • Mode of study: 2 days a week
  • Intake: Intakes: February , May & September
  • Course length: 3 years
  • Course fee: 9250 per year
  • Locations: London/ Birmingham/ Manchester/ Leeds campus

Arden University London

Course overview

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). This offers full exemption from the educational requirements for Chartered Membership of both CILT and CIPS, providing you with access to a wealth of industry resources, and speeding up your journey to Chartered Membership of CILT. 

Benefits

Entry requirements

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent. 

If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course.

Careers

 So whether you want to join or continue working for an already established business, start your own company, or become a consultant, the course will give you everything you need to explore multiple career paths. Some roles you may want to consider after graduation include: 

Logistics manager
Supply chain manager
Supply chain solution analyst
Strategic sourcing manager
Buyer
Procurement manager/specialist
Commodities manager
Quality manager
Production planner
Purchasing manager

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete this course, which means you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of our students, however, aim to complete the course within 3 to 6 years.

  • Business research methods & analysis – 20 credits
  • Business consulting – 20 credits
  • Principles of procurement & contract management – 20 credits
  • Governance in a global business environment – 20 credits
  • Introduction to project management – 20 credits
  • Digital Skills & Professional Development – 20 credits
  • Technology & innovation – 20 credits
  • Operations & Supply chain Management – 20 credits
  • Agile project management – 20 credits
  • Sustainable and circular supply chains – 20 credits
  • Applied logistics management – 20 credits
  • Operational risk & resilience – 20 credits
  • Data analytics & management – 20 credits
  • Digital supply chain 4.0 – 20 credits
  • Strategic supply chain management – 20 credits
  • Quality management – 20 credits
  • Social value networks – 20 credits
  • Final project – 40 credits