Business Logistics and Transport Management

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1 Business Logistics and Transport Management BA Hons Greenwich Campus gre.ac.uk/business

2 Why study this programme? This programme has a strong commercial orientation and academic rigour, leading to rewarding careers. It provides a well-rounded approach to business while enabling you to specialise in the logistics and transport industry. It will give you an understanding of logistics and transport management, and you will discover how organisations incorporate and manage these functions. You will also acquire key practical skills in the specialist subject areas required for a career in business logistics and transport management. The programme will explore the business environment, operations and processes of organisations, with an emphasis on managing logistics and transport systems. As employers are looking for graduates with distinctive, relevant experience, this programme will also enable you to take part in our Greenwich Employability Passport scheme. This is designed to recognise and reward extracurricular activities, such as part-time work, volunteering, society membership or attending our special guest lectures, to help give you a competitive edge in the job market. Why study with us? The Business School is renowned for high standards of teaching. Our staff combine a wealth of international business knowledge and industry experience with a commitment to support the learning of every student. The Department of Systems Management & Strategy spans the fields of information management, knowledge management,

3 project management, strategic management, decision making, operations management, supply chain management, logistics management and entrepreneurship. We offer specialist undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation, logistics and transport, and purchasing and supply chain management. We have developed close links with relevant professional bodies to ensure that our programmes are closely matched to employers needs. Our programmes are recognised by the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Collectively, our lecturers have a wide range of experience in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, IT and finance industries, in the UK and internationally. They have worked with organisations such as Pfizer, Deloitte, the Financial Services Authority, the British Council and UEFA. Our Supply Chain Management Research Group provides research and consultancy on closed-loop supply chain design and performance improvement. Our Sustainability, Technology & Innovation Research Group provides research that is of significance to society, the environment and the economy. Our research informs our teaching and helps us ensure our graduates are equipped with the skills and abilities to work confidently in industry. The Greenwich Campus is based on a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames. The university s largest campus, it is centred on three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren at the end of the 17th century. The surrounding town is a bustling mix of shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as some of the most famous tourist attractions in the country. The business districts of Canary Wharf and the City are a short journey away on the Docklands Light Railway. There are also direct rail links into central London. What will you study? Year 1 Personal and Professional Development 1: Business (15 credits) This course arises from the recognition that alongside their academic studies, undergraduate students need to develop skills and competencies that enhance their future employability prospects. Employers increasingly look for graduates with good communication, self-management and problem-solving skills, as well as selfconfidence and the ability to learn effectively. Introduction to Business Processes (30 credits) This course introduces the principles of process management in all sectors of industry and commerce. Applying a general model of operations management, it concentrates on the management of operation and marketing functions. Business Planning and Development: Quantitative Methods (30 credits) This course provides an introduction to the basic management functions and to quantitative and financial knowledge and skills required to manage a business. It provides a range of academic knowledge, a broad understanding of how organisations are managed, quantitative techniques for aiding business decisions, and ways to analyse and interpret financial data.

4 Introduction to Economics for Business (30 credits) This course provides a general introduction to economics and emphasises its relevance to the modern business world. The main economic principles, both at the micro and macro level, are explained in the context of the business environment. Organisation Behaviour 1: Managing the Performance of Individuals (15 credits) This course will prepare you to be an effective member and manager of workplace teams. The taught phases will equip you with an understanding of the behavioural levers that managers can apply to improve the performance and job satisfaction of individuals. Year 2 Personal and Professional Development 2: Career Development (15 credits) This course is designed to help you become a more reflective and independent learner, and therefore a more employable graduate. You will be encouraged to think about your studies in terms of how you go about learning and the connections that can be made between theory and work practice. Creativity and Decision Making: Quantitative Methods 2 (30 credits) This course covers all levels of business decision making, from strategic to operational, and will provide you with a broad financial understanding so that decisions and their consequences for business can be evaluated. Project Management (15 credits) The aim of this course is to produce professional business managers capable of making effective and efficient project management decisions. It provides a range of academic knowledge in business understanding and project management techniques and will develop your appreciation of appropriate project management software. Operational Management: Process and Value Chain (30 credits) This course provides an understanding of how operations and system management combine to enable organisations to obtain value in relation to their competitors. It places emphasis on understanding how organisations gain strategic advantages through managing people outside the constraints of formal organisational structures. Purchasing and Distribution (30 credits) This course will provide you with a range of techniques and strategies used to employ various resources effectively. It will enable you to manage an organisation s internal supply chain in line with its overall strategic business and operational plan for purchasing. Overseas Exchange Programme You can apply to participate in the European Union student exchange programme, Erasmus. This can provide a grant towards the cost of studying part of this degree in a European partner institution during your second year. Benefits of becoming an Erasmus student include: Employability you can demonstrate qualities that employers are looking for, such as an ability to take on and adapt to new challenges and environments

5 New experiences you can have lots of fun, meet interesting people and gain new skills Increased language proficiency you can learn or master another language Maturity you can build your confidence and independence by managing life in a different culture. Optional Sandwich Year You can undertake a work placement in your third year. This will help you further increase your career prospects and earning potential by giving you practical experience and industry insight. Previous students on this programme have worked with organisations such as J.P. Morgan and Sandals Resorts International in Jamaica. The Business School Employability Office can help you find suitable placement opportunities, as well as giving you practical advice on writing CVs and preparing you for assessment centres and interviews. Final Year Managing Strategy (30 credits) This course addresses key attributes and elements of the strategic management process. It will equip you with the relevant analytical skills and will reflect the plurality of perspectives and approaches to strategic management. Sustainable Business Development (15 credits) This course will introduce you to the concept of environmentally sustainable business. You will be encouraged to consider the ways in which managers and other stakeholders can successfully select, develop and diffuse sustainable innovations and strategies. Sustainable Transport (15 credits) This course will provide you with an understanding of the issues involved in the planning and management of transport systems. You will examine issues surrounding sustainable transport and the relationship of the transport sector to society.

6 Contemporary Transportation and Logistics (30 credits) Logistics is at the heart of any organisation. It is the process of implementing strategy and policy into products and services. Contemporary issues in logistics have gained momentum with the globalisation and growth of e-commerce. This course will equip you with an understanding of international logistics and an ability to critically appraise the importance of innovation in logistics management. You will also undertake one of the following two courses: Personal and Professional Development 3: Consultancy Project (30 credits) You will develop your ability to define and analyse a complex business problem. The consultancy project will help you to integrate academic knowledge and practical applications to real business situations. It will provide you with experience of fully planning a project over an extended time period. This will include learning how to manage client perceptions and expectations, and conforming to ethical consultancy practice. Personal and Professional Development 3: Thematic Independent Study (30 credits) This course will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a major project of self-directed study through investigation and evaluation of an aspect or aspects of academic knowledge. It will lead you to take a more analytical view towards your degree programme. Career opportunities Graduates from this programme can pursue opportunities in general management or management roles in the logistics and transport sectors, as well as positions such as distribution manager, warehouse manager, transport manager or project manager. Teaching and assessment This programme is taught by a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies and presentations. You will be assessed through assignments, examinations and presentations. Courses are taught by lecturers with strong industrial and commercial experience, as well as excellent academic credentials. Professional recognition It is anticipated that the programme will be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to provide students with the opportunity to attain partial exemption from CILT (UK) qualifications standards. This may include either CILT s Professional Diploma, for full membership of the institute, or possibly the Advanced Diploma in Logistics or Advanced Diploma in Transport. Financial information For information on tuition fees and financial help, please visit gre.ac.uk/finance.

7 Key facts UCAS code: NJ19 G BA/BLTM Attendance: 3 years full-time, 4 years sandwich, 6 years part-time Entry requirements: You should have: 280 UCAS points FROM a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent qualifications. FROM GCSEs in English and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications. If you were educated in a language other than English and/or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or an equivalent rating in another Secure English Language Test. If you have an overall IELTS score of 5.0 or 5.5, you can undertake one of our five- or nine-week pre-sessional English programmes designed to help you improve your academic English before starting your degree studies. How to apply: Full-time students Home and EU students must apply through UCAS. Please carefully consider the programmes available and apply as early as possible. For further information and UCAS deadlines, please visit International students should apply online at gre.ac.uk/apply. For further information, international@gre.ac.uk. Part-time students Part-time students must apply online at gre.ac.uk/apply.

8 Your next step University Open Days are held several times a year. They include a programme of talks and offer you the opportunity to speak to staff and students. You may also be given a tour of the campus. Dates can be found at gre.ac.uk/opendays, or contact the Enquiry Unit or International Office for further information. Why not sign up as a Greenwich VIP and create your own Greenwich web page, personalised to your choice of programme and interests? Becoming a Greenwich VIP is a fast route to ordering our publications, booking a place on an Open Day and finding out more about the university. You can also receive text and alerts, and enter our online competitions. Please sign up at gre.ac.uk/study. Department of Systems Management & Strategy University of Greenwich Greenwich Campus Old Royal Naval College Park Row London SE10 9LS For further information To find out more about studying at the University of Greenwich, please visit greenwich.ac.uk. UK students Enquiry Unit Telephone: Fax: courseinfo@gre.ac.uk International/EU students International Office Telephone: Fax: international@gre.ac.uk This document is available in other formats on request University of Greenwich, a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England (reg. no ). Registered office: Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS Every effort has been made to ensure that this document is as accurate as possible. However, the university reserves the right to discontinue any class or programme, to alter any programme or to amend without notice any other information detailed here. D E November 14