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In recent years, logistics and supply chain management have been recognised as important management approaches and strategies to increase an organisation's operational effectiveness. This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills you need to manage contemporary logistics and supply chains effectively in a variety of sectors.
This course will put logistics and supply chains into the greater context of business and the economy. You will evaluate issues relevant to the trend of globalisation and engage critically with the legal, social and environmental concerns that organisations face today. You will gain the skills required to optimise supply chain and logistics management decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels in fast-changing business environments. Your learning will be guided by a study of the best practices in modern businesses around the world, which will help you to gain a critical insight into how logistics and supply chains are managed locally, nationally and over international boundaries.
As the curriculum focuses on the most up-to-date and relevant knowledge for logistics and supply chain management, completion of this course will make you a valued asset to prospective employers worldwide. With the economy dipping and organisations striving to gain a competitive advantage to stay afloat, your ability to increase a business's operational effectiveness could give you a unique edge over other candidates for employment.
Graduates of this course will be ideally placed to pursue careers in logistics management, supply chain management, procurement management, inventory management, consultancy and quality management.
During the course you will:
Areas of study you may cover on this course include:
A range of assessment methods are used across the course, including coursework and exams. Coursework will include case study analyses, writing reports, planning and review exercises, research, presentations and group work. The assessments are designed to test knowledge and understanding of the appropriate subject matter, but also to demonstrate the range of skills identified in section 3 above.
You will experience a wide range of increasingly complex assessment activities designed to support the development of your knowledge and skills. There will be formative assessment in all units. The purpose of formative assessment is to enable you to monitor and improve your performance. For example, you will have the opportunity to discuss a report structure before completing the report, to present concepts/findings through formative presentations and receive feedback before producing a final report or presentation. In preparation for exams, you will consider revision questions to support your learning with guidance on how to approach questions.
The assessment strategy underlines the courses concern with research and independent thinking, the ability to make information decisions and communicate these under time pressure and, finally, the all-important skills of teamwork and oral communication of ideas.
The written assignments and group reports contribute to the learning outcomes focusing on your ability to research and critically evaluate elements of the curriculum in depth. They generally allow you to use a variety of named sources to support your viewpoint.
The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship, and a true measure of your own ability and understanding.
The time-constrained tests will be more cursory in nature, generally assessing awareness, understanding and application of elements of the curriculum.
The significant weighting given to individual and group presentations stresses the primacy of team work and of effective oral communication based on research and creative, holistic thinking about organisational, media and stakeholder issues.
The management of contemporary logistics and supply chain can be challenging and requires a multi-disciplinary skill set, including operations management, information systems, financial management, planning and resource management, and also need critical awareness of legal, social and environmental issues. The course will cover a range of study areas to reflect the responsibilities of todays professional logistics and supply chain manager.
The course aims to develop your knowledge and skills, to manage contemporary logistics and supply chains effectively in various industry sectors, whilst evaluating the issues in managing logistics and supply chains within the trend of globalization. It also aims to ensure you have a critical awareness of legal, social and environmental issues faced by modern organisations.
The course is delivered with an emphasis on current practices in logistics and supply chain management such as:
In addition, the course will provide you with access to PRINCE2 training, providing an additional professional qualification, which is attractive to employers.
The course prepares and / or develops you for a range of careers in management, or specifically logistics management, procurement management, supply chain management, and inventory management.
The design of the course largely reflects the university CRe8 education strategy which emphases personalised learning, effective curriculum design, realistic learning experience, employability of the curriculum, and assessment for learning.
It is anticipated that some international students may not be familiar with the UK and the UKs higher education sector. We have designed the below strategy to provide you with information and support.
Before Arrival:
Once you have registered but before you arrive in the UK, you can attend a Pre Induction meeting. It is hosted using the WIMBA tool, an interactive online video conference application that enables students located in different countries to interact with the Course Leader and each other. Using WIMBA, you are able to participate in a virtual class that that provides information on the UK, the University and its facilities along with the course content. Graduates of the program also participate in the presentation, giving you the opportunity to discuss any queries with a peer.
On Arrival:
You will attend a comprehensive induction on arrival. Structured as a one week intensive course, it provides details on course content and information on university support systems. At induction, you participate in workshops on course content that incorporate classroom teaching with group exercises. An introduction to research methods is also provided as these skills assist in the completion of unit assessments such as literature reviews and reports. You are also introduced to the universitys support systems through meetings with the Academic Librarian and the Language support team.
The University has a number of formalised and specialised support structures and departments.
You will have access to the full range of student services and support offered by the university including:
Careers, Chaplaincy, Counseling, Financial Advice and Student Housing.
You can seek advice and support from the Professional and Academic Development dept, with respect to study skills, such as academic writing.
You will be advised to raise any course specific issues with their Unit Tutor in the first instance. In the event that the Unit Tutor is unable to satisfactorily resolve the issue, it will be brought to the attention of the Course Leader for appropriate action.
You will have an elected student representative, who can raise issues formally at course management boards.
For overseas students, additional support can be accessed from the international students support team in areas, such as English language, health care, insurance and safety.
Team working is fundamental to a career in logistics and supply chain management and hence, the course seeks to develop excellent inter-personal skills, including leadership and negotiation skills.
You will have the opportunity for team work in most units, and are expected to develop and enhance skills in self and peer assessment. You will work in groups on complex case studies, and need to solve business problems and issues, make decisions and anticipate future challenges. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on their group work and critically evaluate their groups performance.
You will be able to access resources available within the University to help with your continued career management. Over the duration of the course you will network with their peers, the course team as well as have opportunities to go to presentations and lectures provided by the Knowledge Network which is a vibrant and lively meeting point for business people to share their knowledge and opportunities. More information can be obtained on http://www.theknowledgenetwork.co.uk/
The Careers Advisors will meet you in Induction, to introduce the Careers Service. At masters level, you are encouraged to take greater responsibility for their career management, with the support of the Careers Service, which offer one-to-one career coaching. However, the course will include career development and management, and, as professional learners you will feel better equipped to make more informed decisions and career moves in line with your personal and career goals. You are encouraged to use the various Career Management on-line tools available for self-assessment and identification of career opportunities.
On completing this course you are likely to progress within the following areas:
Career:
Logistics Management, Supply Chain management, Procurement management, Inventory Management, Consultancy, Quality Management
Further study:
Graduates could pursue a PhD in the area, or seek further professional qualifications through, for example, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
Additional:
Consideration will be given to mature applicants with lower level qualifications, but with substantial (> = 3 years) relevant management experience.
A foundation degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.
Foundation degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.
Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don’t have traditional academic qualifications.
We welcome applicants with relevant work experience.
We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for both breadth and depth in your current studies as well as enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
The general requirement is one of the following:
As a general guide, to apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) at the University you need to have completed your high school education and have the required English qualification.
We have students from all the European Union member countries so we are quick to make decisions on most qualifications.
(Please note that applicants on a full student visa are not eligible for part-time study)
We recommend that you apply directly to the University where possible, as this allows us to offer the quickest turnaround time for your application.
Please read the Direct application instructions before completing the course application form.
Application forms for accommodation in the student halls at Bedford campus and Luton campus are available in the Student life section
APL is available for international students applying for undergraduate (Bachelor degree) study. Please do not use this APL form to apply for postgraduate courses.
Use the APL form to tell us about any non-standard qualifications and/or work experience you have that you think should be taken into consideration with your application. `
The APL form should be submitted at the same time as the course application form.
We regret we are unable to process APL forms from students who have not submitted a formal course application form.
Return your completed application to:
University of Bedfordshire
International Admissions
Park Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3JU
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1582 489326 (non-EU Students)
F: +44 (0)1582 743469
E: international-admissions@beds.ac.uk
The course team is aware of the requirements of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 and seek to ensure that, the practices the Act seek to encourage, are followed.
Concerning special educational needs (e.g. dyslexia) special provision is made for assessment for course work depending on your individual needs.
All formal teaching and learning is undertaken on premises that provide reasonable access.
Advice on the nature of specific disabilities and the reasonable adjustments which can be made to accommodate disabled students is available from the Disability Advice Team.
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Information Literacy
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Research and Evaluation
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Creativity and Critical Thinking
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You will be introduced to Blooms Taxonomy (or equivalent), the Level M descriptors and the subject benchmark in Induction, to enhance your understanding of the requirements of studying at masters level and to support those of you who are returning to learn as a mature student.
You will have the opportunity to assess their own learning style, for example using Honey and Mumford and/or the Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory. This will support you in the transition to becoming a more independent autonomous learner.
You will receive transcripts of their results at the end of each semester, for their records.
You are encouraged to make use of the range of support within the university, such as careers advice and study skills support. As indicated above, these elements are central to the course objectives and key to supporting students in their Personal Development Planning.
The course is informed by the codes of conduct and professional standards of the following professional bodies:
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) )
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society
Association for Operations Management
Institute of Operations Management
Association of Project Management
Drawing upon these codes of conduct, students will be expected to demonstrate the following behaviours:
The Professional Standards for the course, identified above, will be shared with all new students and reviewed and developed annually in the induction period.
The course team will seek to encourage you to adhere to the above course professional standards.
You will be made aware of codes of practice and professional body standards, to support students personal development and in order to recognise the skills, values and behaviour required of professional practitioners.
With the focus on career management and lifelong learning, you will be made aware of the professional courses available, such as PRINCE2 and through CILT, CIPS, and CMI.
