Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) Business Administration and Supply Chain Management

The BSc (Hons) Business Administration and Supply Chain Management course is designed to develop students' knowledge and skillset in understanding an organisation's different functions and the supply chain's role in successfully managing an organisation.

Overview

The course provides comprehensive knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of business and supply chain management, preparing students to apply this learning in the context of real-world problems. Study areas include:

• Business strategy
• Operations and supply chain management
• Business analytics
• Quantitative analysis
• Logistics management
• Project management
• Business research methods

Course Structure

The course structure is designed to reflect the broad nature of a degree in business administration, with a wide range of modules in all areas of business and management. The course includes:

Year 1

• Foundations of Modern Marketing
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• New Venture Creation
• Business Economics
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Professional and Academic Development
• Contemporary Marketing Strategies & Implementation

Year 2

• Applied Business Analytics and Decision Making
• Business Research Methods
• Principles of Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Global Logistics Management
• Professional and Academic Development 2
• Optional modules

Year 3

• Business Strategy
• Global Project Management
• Research Project Business Administration and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Operations and Supply Chain
• Optional modules
• Career Skills in Business

Placement and Year Abroad

The course offers the opportunity to take a placement year or study abroad, providing students with valuable work experience or the chance to experience other cultures and languages.

Teaching and Assessment

Undergraduate students at the Department of Essex Business School typically have 12 hours of teaching time per week, including lectures, seminars, and computer-based lab sessions. Assessment methods include traditional exams, multiple-choice questions, laboratory work, poster presentations, real-business case problems, and group presentations.

Fees and Funding

The home/UK fee is Ł9,790 per year, and the international fee is Ł22,600 per year. Fees will increase for each academic year of study. There may be scholarships, bursaries, or discounts available to help with the cost of the course.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry Requirements

• GCSE: Mathematics C/4
• A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
• BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
• IB: 30-29 points in the IB Diploma or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects

International & EU Entry Requirements

The University accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test that the University accepts.

Additional Notes

The University makes every effort to ensure that the information on its programme specification is accurate and up-to-date. However, it can be necessary to make changes, and the University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum.