Logistics

• Course Outline & Key Facts

This course will develop an understanding of operational and managerial processes involved. This includes procurement movement, storage, distribution and use of resources throughout the supply chain. You will develop the specific professional and academic skills required by logistic companies, and gain generic transferable skills which will enable you to make a valuable and long-term contribution to the industry.

Duration: 2 years

Location: Aston University

Attendance at all seven, 5-day teaching weeks is compulsory. Teaching takes place from Monday - Friday over a total of 7 weeks from October to June (approximately one week per 5-6 weeks). Exams are also arranged to take place during these attendance days.

Typical offer level

Prior knowledge and skills equivalent to BTEC NC, NVQ or similar vocational awards

Specific requirements
Applicants should be in paid employment in which they can achieve the work based learning elements of the programme.

Subject guide & modules Year 1

• Introduction to Logistics (LT1F01)
• Personal Development and Leading People (LT1F02)
• Continuous Improvement within Logistics (LT1F03)
• Warehousing (LT1F04)
• Data Analysis (LT1F09)
• IT Systems and Project Management (LT1F06)

• Operations Management (LT2F01)
• Supply Chain Management (LT2F02)
• Management Accounting (LT2F08)
• Work-based Project (LT2F03)
• Legal and Environmental Aspects (LT2F10)
• Inventory (LT2F04)
• Sourcing and Procurement (LT2F05)
• Retail Logistics (LT2F06)
• Transport Operations (LT2F07)