Stage 1: 8 basic module credits including compulsory modules Foundations of accounting and finance | Key business competences | Foundations of business | Team challenges | Critical thinking in business | Business economics | The context and development of business | | Stage 2: 16 module credits including compulsory modules -
Strategic Finance
Managing Business Operations
Strategic Management
Developing Management Capabilities
Methods of Enquiry | International Logistics
Purchasing and Supplies Management
Personal Skills Profiling and Placement Search
Placement (non-credit)
Work Based Learning | Understanding Financial Reports
Management Accounting
Management Information Systems
E-Business
Mathematics for Decision Making
Managing Business Projects
Developing Employee Relations
Managing Knowledge for Competitive Advantage
Business in Context
Ethics in Business
Innovation and Design Management
International Management | Environmentally Sustainable Business
International Business Law
Managing People at Work
Independent Study in Business
European Business
International Business Environment
Business to Business Marketing
Marketing Management
Retail Operations Management
Retail Buying and Supply Management
plus language modules |
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At least 2 credits from
Entrepreneurial
Business Planning
Consultancy Project
Entrepreneurial Business Ventures | Business Synoptic
Dissertation in Business and Management
Strategic Logistics & Operations
Personal Skills Profiling and
Graduate Job Search |
Business Logistics
Single honours - BA (Hons)
Business School
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Course length: three years' full-time study or four years with a work placement
Introduction
If they are to be successful, organisations must produce and deliver products and services which both satisfy or exceed customer requirements, and which can be produced cost-effectively. Getting the right product to the right place in the right quantity at the right time, in the best condition and at an acceptable cost is the challenge of logistics. The belief that effective Business Logistics can enhance the competitive position of the organisation within its chosen markets underpins this course. It considers the tools of logistics management, but focuses on the relationships that need to be built throughout the supply chain for real potential to be released. The principles of Business Logistics can be applied to any organisation, regardless of size, and whichever the sector: public or private, domestic or international, service or manufacturing. You will be invited to study a wide range of cases and examples from all these sectors.
The course
During your first year, you will acquire a thorough foundation in general business management, together with the key disciplines and skills on which you will build your subsequent learning. Logistics and operations management modules are taught from Year 2. The core compulsory modules are supplemented with a series of options that allow you to select the programme that best reflects your needs and strengths. The academic content is designed to provide underpinning knowledge of business management in general, and of logistics in particular. Students are strongly encouraged to undertake a placement year to enhance career and employment prospects. You will also be expected to complete a major piece of research by completing a dissertation, business plan or consultancy project, the impetus for which may be often derived from your work placement.
Teaching, learning and assessment
The course utilises a variety of teaching and learning styles. Knowledge content is covered through lectures, workbooks and guided reading. You will also work in smaller groups and workshops, where you will encounter case studies, business games, simulations, problem-solving, business report writing, student presentations and role play. Such tasks will help you to develop the attributes you need for success in business management, such as logical thinking, clear communication, the ability to analyse problems and to work well with others. We recognise the importance of information technology, and its use is an integral part of our teaching and learning approach.
Opportunities exist for student exchanges in Denmark, Italy, the USA, Australia and New Zealand.
Some modules are assessed entirely by examination while others rely wholly on coursework, but most include an element of both. Coursework assignments may include case-study analysis, group-work projects, videoed role play and oral presentation.
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