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Business and Supply Chain Management with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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BSc (Hons)Full-time, Sandwich4 - 5 yearsSeptember--

About Business and Supply Chain Management with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

In a post-Brexit and Covid era, supply chain management is in high demand. If you're ready to explore this exciting career path, but don't meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready, then this foundation year course is for you.

You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Business and Supply Chain Management.

A guaranteed place

Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BSc (Hons) Business and Supply Chain Management with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies
  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance
  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success
  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's degree at university.
  • Careers and opportunities

    Supply chain management is needed everywhere and there's a great shortage of supply chain skills in the UK. You could work in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, shipping and freight, charities or the public sector - the choice is yours.

    Pay is good; the average salary for all UK procurement and supply chain professionals is £49,743 (CIPS Salary Guide 2022) and there are many varied routes for career progression, including working overseas.

    Roles you can go on to with this degree include:
    • supply chain management
    • purchasing and procurement
    • procurement management
    • logistics analysis
    • distribution management
    • supply coordination

Careers and opportunities

Supply chain management is needed everywhere and there's a great shortage of supply chain skills in the UK. You could work in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, shipping and freight, charities or the public sector - the choice is yours.

Pay is good; the average salary for all UK procurement and supply chain professionals is £49,743 (CIPS Salary Guide 2022) and there are many varied routes for career progression, including working overseas.

Roles you can go on to with this degree include:

  • supply chain management
  • purchasing and procurement
  • procurement management
  • logistics analysis
  • distribution management
  • supply coordination

Placement year opportunities

Once you've completed your foundation year and moved on to your full Bachelor's degree, you'll have the chance to do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Taking a placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation.

We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.

Entry requirements

32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

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