BSc Business & Supply Chain Management

3 years full-time / 4 years full-time with integrated placement year

UCAS Code: N1J9

Typical offer level

A Level: BCC-BBB (BBB for any subject. BCC for a science or technical subject).
BTEC National Diploma: DDD in relevant National Diploma
IB: 32 points

Specific subject requirements
GCSE: Maths Grade C and English Grade C
A suitable combination of two A Level and two AS Level subjects may be accepted. General Studies is also accepted.
More on Admissions Policy

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Tuition fees:

£9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students (2017/18)
£17,200 for Outside EU students (2017/18)
Placement Year : £2,500 for International Students

• New for 2017, the BSc Business &Supply Chain Management course is an exciting opportunity for you to take your first step on the career ladder.

  Aston’s link with the Novus Trust group of companies gives students on this programme the opportunity to attend an assessment centre in their first year. On passing the assessment centre, students may be eligible to be part of the Novus programme, which offers professional mentoring, summer work experience, a guaranteed third year placement and (on achieving at least a 2:1) graduate employment.

  The BSc Business and Supply Chain Management has been designed to give you the skills and experience you need to excel in your career. You will have a company mentor throughout the course, as well as the chance to attend industry-led seminars and site visits.

  Students on this course could graduate with an honours degree, a guaranteed job and a year of professional experience - you'll be a step ahead of many other graduates!

  Find our more about how the NOVUS courses work:

  Year 1

  Modules
  

  • Company and Contract Law (LT1305)
  • Economic Environment of Business (BS1195)
  • Enhancing Employment Skills (EAS1ES)
  • Introduction to Business Management (SE1500)
  • Introduction to Logistics (LT1301)
  • Introductory Accounting for Business (BF1120)
  • Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management (BH1117)
  • Research Skills (EC113A)
    
  • Transport Fundamentals (LT1314)
  Year 2 Modules
  
  • Business Game (BN2225)
  • Developing Leadership & Management Capability through Enquiry Part 1 (LT2DL1)
    
  • Facilities Design and Management (LT1315)
  • Inventory Control (LT2102)
  • Modelling Simulation and Optimisation (LT2318)
  • Operations and Process Management (LT2316)
  • Project Management (LT2306)
  • Purchasing Principles and Process (LT2321)
  • Road Transport (LT2317)
    
  • Services Marketing (LT2320)
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  Year 3 - Placement Year Final Year

  Modules
  

  • Contemporary Issues in Supply Chains (LT3320)
  • Developing Leadership & Management Capability through Enquiry Part 2 (LT3DL2)
  • International Trade Law and Policy (LT3315)
  • Strategic Financial Management (LT3322)
  • Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy (LT3104)
  • Supply Chain Integration (LT3SC1)
    
  • Supply Chain Planning (LT3105)
  • Final Year Project (EC310A)