Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BA Hons)

This degree allows you to specialise in business logistics and supply chain management in sectors such as retail, service, manufacturing and fashion. You'll study modules in processes and value chains, project management, economics and international purchasing.

Become a business logistics and supply chain management specialist in sectors such as retail and fashion with this innovative business degree.

This programme helps to meet a demand for qualified personnel who can efficiently source and buy materials and resources. Our graduates have gone on to roles in buying, procurement and logistics in companies such as KPMG, ASDA and Ford.
Students are taught how to manage risk, supplier performance, managing distribution across the supply chain, and the challenges faced in international purchasing.

What you should know about this course

• Work placements at companies such as Microsoft, Warner Music Group, and IBM
• Study at a UNESCO World Heritage site beside the river Thames in London
• Gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in logistics and supply chain management, covering areas like procurement, operations management, and international trade.
• The curriculum is constantly updated to reflect the latest industry trends and practices, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the job market.

What you will study

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
• Introduction to Business Processes (30 credits)
• Business Planning and Development (30 credits)
• Discover Project Management (15 credits)
• Introduction to Logistics and Transport (30 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
• Innovation in Competitive Environments (15 credits)
• Project Planning and Management (30 credits)
• Future Paths
• Purchasing and Distribution (30 credits)
• Operations Management (30 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Advanced Project Management (15 credits)
• Managing Strategy (30 credits)
• Personal and Professional Practice 3 (SMS)
• International Logistics and Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
• Sustainable Transport (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Final Year Project: Consultancy Project (30 credits)
• Business Creation Project (30 credits)
• Thematic Independent Studies (30 credits)

Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?

• Work placements are optional, and you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university. Previous Greenwich Business School students have secured their placement year with organisations such as the NHS, Nomura, RSK, Charlton Athletic, Disney, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more.