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BSc (Hons) Placement year available

Supply Chain Management

Build a thorough understanding of the implications of international supply chain management, and the complexities of borders and international trade routes.

Supply chain management is growing in popularity as a career and is considered a niche element of business management. As a specialist in this area, you'll be a highly sought-after professional.

Study in Chelmsford and gain the skills and international perspectives that are essential for succeeding in interconnected, dynamic supply chain operations.

After graduation, your career could take you on international assignments with multinational organisations.

Why ARU?
  • Experience practical learning, with opportunities to address real-world supply chain challenges.

  • Gain hands-on experience with supply chain simulation software.

  • Study on a course that's accredited by prestigious supply chain bodies, including CILT.

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the intricate workings of modern supply chain operations.

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Course options

Course options

Key facts

Looking for different course options?

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1
  • Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
  • How to do Business
  • Financial Environment and Analysis
  • International Business and Market Dynamics
  • Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
  • Into ARU
Year 2
  • Inventory and Warehouse Management
  • Project Management and Implementation
  • Supply Chain Geography
  • Business Statistics and Data
  • International Supply Chain Management
  • Ruskin Module
Year 3
  • SandOP Demand Management and Forecasting
  • Operational Management
  • Logistics and Transport
  • Business and Human Resource Management Undergraduate Major Project
  • Supply Chain Systems
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
Module details

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.

Year 1
  • Foundation in Business
Module details

You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.

Year 3
  • Work Placement School of Economics Finance and Law
Module details

Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.

Facilities

At ARU you’ll be part of our School of Management:

  • benefit from specialist learning facilities, including a Supply Chain Simulation Lab
  • attend business events, seminars and talks
  • make connections with local employers, and take an optional placement year in industry
  • get business support and mentoring through our start-up hub.

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Careers

A degree in supply chain management can lead to a wide and diverse range of career pathways from Operations Management to Demand Planner to Business Analyst, within a vast range of diverse business areas across public, private and NGO sectors.

We work with industry through various streams such as KPT, business research projects and partnerships with professional bodies like CILT to ensure your degree is relevant and up to date.

On successfully completing this programme, you'll also be eligible to progress to our MSc Supply Chain Management, which will further extend your understanding of international supply chain operations and enhance your employability and career options. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

Employability and personal career development

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. It’s a great chance to make professional connections. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.

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