BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management

University of South Wales

Supply chains deliver all our products and services that we consume – they also involve operations management, logistics, procurement and project management. It’s a growing, specialist area that is a key part of any business. The BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and 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. In addition with 3 years relevant work experience you will also receive free student membership to CIPS. 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.

A year out on work placement, undertaking an internship as part of your course, or studying abroad is another great boost to your CV which can help you stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s studying abroad or gaining work experience, our experienced team will help you find a placement, in an area that interests you. You can spend up to a year in one of a range of local, national or international organisations or join a number of partner institutions across that world that provide access to study opportunities.You will also benefit from the established practitioner relationships the South Wales Business School has developed over the past decade. Typical placements include GE Aviation, Intel, Proxima, Lockheed Martin and GlaxoSmithKline. Students on the BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management will also experience our Ignite programme. This is an intensive five day programme and is designed to take you on a journey towards becoming enterprising in your chosen domain be this a business start-up, a social enterprise, the voluntary sector or within an established organisation