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Business and Supply Chain Management BSc

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Business and Supply Chain Management BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 16,700

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Aston University

    Aston University was founded in 1895, and has been noted for the quality of its research, teaching and industrial cooperation for more than 100 years. Since the turn of the last century, it has been very highly rated for graduate employability both nationally and internationally..

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aston’s BSc in Business and Supply Chain Management is a great way for you to start a new career, or take the next steps in your current role. Not only will you come to understand the basics of business, economics and commercial law, you’ll learn the leadership skills it takes to effectively manage small and large teams within your chosen industry.

    This program takes advantage of Aston’s close links with the NOVUS Trust. During your first year, you’ll have a chance to attend an assessment with Novus. If you are accepted, you can make use of their work experience and mentoring resources. If you graduate with a 2:1 or better, you may well be offered graduate employment there as well.

    In addition you’ll spend in paid placement learning real world business and management skills. If you succeeded at your NOVUS assessment, this placement could be with them.

     

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    You’ll start with foundation modules on business, logistics and economics, before moving on to more advanced topics. In your final year, you’ll be able to take some of the program’s capstone modules.

    Year 1 Modules

    • Company and Contract Law
    • Economic Environment of Business
    • Enhancing Employment Skills
    • Introduction to Business Management
    • Introduction to Logistics
    • Introductory Accounting for Business
    • Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
    • Research Skills
    • Transport Fundamentals

    Year 2 Modules

    • Business Game
    • Developing Leadership & Management Capability through Enquiry Part 1
    • Facilities Design and Management
    • Inventory Control
    • Modelling Simulation and Optimisation
    • Operations and Process Management
    • Project Management
    • Purchasing Principles and Process
    • Road Transport
    • Services Marketing

    Year 3 (Placement)

    You will spend year 3 in a work and/or study placement with one of the university’s partner organisations. This will be a great addition to your CV, help you begin your own network of business and professional contacts, and may even include a substantial salary.

    Year 4 Modules

    • Contemporary Issues in Supply Chains
    • Developing Leadership & Management Capability through Enquiry Part 2
    • International Trade Law and Policy
    • Strategic Financial Management
    • Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy
    • Supply Chain Integration
    • Supply Chain Planning
    • Final Year Project

    Learning And Teaching

    The University of Aston relies on a wide range of different teaching methods, depending on the nature of each module. These include lectures, group work, interactive tutorials, detailed case studies and presentations.

    This program in particular places a lot of emphasis on group and individual projects and presentations, and much of your final year’s marks will be based on your Final Tear Project. Your progress will be assessed by end of term examinations as well as by your coursework.

    Career Possibilities

    The majority of graduates of Aston’s Business and Supply Chain Management degree program find responsible roles in a number of industries. However, those who succeed at their NOVUS assessment can qualify for guaranteed employment with a NOVUS company. NOVUS includes 25 very recognisable brands like Müller, Travis Perkins PLC, Sainsbury’s, DHL and Morrisons, and this could be an incredible opportunity. It has certainly been the foundation stone of many impressive careers already.

    Entry & Credit

    This course grants you a 4 year BSc on completion.  

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at BBC or higher as well as GCSE Maths and English grades of C or better, or the international equivalent. Other qualifications are accepted, and full details can be found here.

    English language requirements for international students can be found here.

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