Business and Supply Chain Management BSc (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Aston University |TopUniversities

Business and Supply Chain Management BSc (Hons)

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

67,725 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Engineering ManagementMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering Management

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Specialise in the industry that focuses on the efficient flow of goods and services from production to consumption in business operations.
Course outline

Our course, accredited* by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), combines the essential business theory and practice from Aston Business School with supply chain expertise to prepare you for an exciting career. Affiliated with the NOVUS Trust, you will receive professional mentoring, attend industry seminars, go on-site visits, and gain exclusive access to placement opportunities.

Key benefits
  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
  • NOVUS Scheme - opportunities for professional mentoring, industry seminars, site visits, and exclusive access to placement and graduate opportunities with their sponsor companies. Many students are employed through this scheme upon graduating.
  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
  • Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation
  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £35,400 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our supply chain management programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

  • Supply chain manager
  • Purchasing supervisor
  • Orders executive
  • Graduate associate
  • Supply chain management trainee
  • Graduate project manager
  • Logistics management graduate

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Urban Fresh Foods, the Public Authority for Social Insurance, L'Oréal, Atkins, Security Plus, JJX Logistics, Aldi Stores Ltd, and Lidl.

Professional accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logisitics and Transport (CILT). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering Management

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Specialise in the industry that focuses on the efficient flow of goods and services from production to consumption in business operations.
Course outline

Our course, accredited* by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), combines the essential business theory and practice from Aston Business School with supply chain expertise to prepare you for an exciting career. Affiliated with the NOVUS Trust, you will receive professional mentoring, attend industry seminars, go on-site visits, and gain exclusive access to placement opportunities.

Key benefits
  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
  • NOVUS Scheme - opportunities for professional mentoring, industry seminars, site visits, and exclusive access to placement and graduate opportunities with their sponsor companies. Many students are employed through this scheme upon graduating.
  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
  • Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation
  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £35,400 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our supply chain management programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

  • Supply chain manager
  • Purchasing supervisor
  • Orders executive
  • Graduate associate
  • Supply chain management trainee
  • Graduate project manager
  • Logistics management graduate

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Urban Fresh Foods, the Public Authority for Social Insurance, L'Oréal, Atkins, Security Plus, JJX Logistics, Aldi Stores Ltd, and Lidl.

Professional accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logisitics and Transport (CILT). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Admission Requirements

A Levels

  • BBC (any subject) or BCC when including one STEM (b) subject
  • BCC (any subject) or CCC when including one STEM (b) subject (with an EPQ or Core Maths at grade B)
  • BBC or CCC when including one STEM (b) subject (contextual offer)
List of STEM (b) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics. 
List of core maths qualifications we accept:  AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies, City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics, NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning, Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context, WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life and Level 3 Core Math.

For full list of entry requirements, visit our course page. 

4 Years
Sep-2026

Tuition fees

Domestic
28,605 GBP
International
67,725 GBP

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