Program Overview

Introduction to Logistics with Supply Chain Management

Logistics with Supply Chain Management is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic field. The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and is offered at Aston University, Birmingham.

Course Overview

The course is a full-time, three- or four-year program that provides students with a thorough understanding of supply chain management and logistics. The program is designed to develop students' analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, enabling them to excel in this field.

Course Objectives

The program aims to:

1. Provide students with the opportunities to realize their academic potential through appropriately conceived learning experiences.
2. Develop an understanding of the physical and managerial processes involved with logistics, with specific reference to the integrated management of the end-to-end supply chain.
3. Ensure that development and modification of the program prepares graduates able to respond appropriately to the rapidly changing industrial environment.
4. Produce graduates with the specific academic and professional skills that are in demand by employers in the UK and international business.
5. Produce graduates with the generic transferable skills to enable them to make a valuable contribution to business and society.
6. Offer students the opportunity to obtain relevant industrial experience by providing the option of a sandwich year.
7. Introduce students to the principles of the research process and their relevance to modern methods of management within the contexts of transport and the supply chain.
8. Maintain professional accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
9. Create an awareness of self-development as a component of education and develop the skills and attributes of lifelong learning.
10. Ensure that entry qualifications are the highest possible consistent with the applicant pools in the UK, EU, and international markets.

Modules

The program consists of the following modules:

• Year 1:
  • Study and Research Skills
  • Building Professional Relationships
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Introduction to Business Management
  • Interdisciplinary Design Project
  • Power Skills
  • Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Transport and Engineering Economics
• Year 2:
  • Supply Chain Simulation Modelling
  • Supply Chain Analytics and Optimisation
  • Purchasing Principles for International Supply Chains
  • Relationships and Collaboration in the Supply Chain
  • Land Transport
  • Air and Maritime Transport
  • Operations and Process Management
  • Facilities and Systems
• Placement Year:
  • Integrated Placement Year
• Final Year:
  • Final Year Research Project
  • Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy
  • Game-Based Simulation
  • Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Contemporary Developments in Supply Chains
  • Strategic Management and Finance in the Supply Chain
  • Leadership and HRM

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• A Levels: BBC (any subject) or BCC when including one STEM subject
• BTEC: DDM
• IB: 29 overall with 5, 5, 4 in any Higher Level subjects
• Access: We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of at least 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3
• T Levels: The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course
• International students: Qualifications in your country, English language requirements

Fees and Scholarships

The course fees for the program are:

• UK students: Ł9,535 per year
• International students: Ł22,575 per year The university offers a range of scholarships to help lower tuition and living costs.

Career Prospects

The practical skills learned on the program will place students at a competitive advantage, with opportunities in diverse industries, including logistics, operations management, procurement, and consulting. Graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in roles such as supply chain managers, transport analysts, operations, and consultants, both nationally and internationally, employed by companies including DHL, Lidl, Jaguar Land Rover, Kuehne Nagel, Dascher, Wincanton, Unilever, and GSK.

Assessment

The program uses a diverse teaching and learning approach, with regular visits from guest lecturers from industry. Students will be assessed through a combination of coursework, presentations, and exams.

Aston Power Skills

The program includes the development of Aston Power Skills, which are built into every undergraduate degree. These skills include:

• AI and Digital
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Inclusive Leadership
• Environmental Sustainability

These skills are designed to provide students with the skills employers look for worldwide, including digital skills, entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainability.