About Bsc (hons) Logistics And Supply Chain Management (eddie Stobart) in University of Bolton

Course Details

Our dynamic partnership with Eddie Stobart Logistics PLC, the leading end-to-end logistics business, offers you an extraordinary opportunity to drive your career forward. Technology and globalisation have radically altered the way in which organisations operate. More logistics professionals than ever before are needed to keep the wheels of business turning. Our BSc (Hons) Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Eddie Stobart) degree aims to educate multi-talented supply chain professionals and executives who can take a ‘big picture’ view of commerce, and the role their organisation plays within a collaborative network.

With specialist paid work placements reserved for our students*, exciting live projects and guest speakers from Eddie Stobart, you can be certain you’ll receive high-quality, industry-focused and career-relevant training. You’ll explore how international trade offers opportunities to achieve competitive advantage through effective communication, management and material flow within supply chain operations. You’ll also gain expertise in how goods and services can be marketed on the basis of quality, service level, lead time and sustainability credentials – not just low cost.

Our dedicated team of experienced logistics and supply chain management professionals and academics will support you to develop career and life skills, such as leadership, strategic thinking, team management and professional communication. Working together, the University of Bolton and Eddie Stobart will support you to gain both the professional and personal expertise to deliver results and achieve your potential in this fast-moving global industry.

Career Opportunities

Globalisation has created considerable opportunities for logistics and supply chain managers within organisations of all sizes and in all industries. There’s currently a shortage of skilled professionals within logistics and supply chain management, which is leading to competitive salaries and above average pay increases. The UK average salary for all procurement and supply professionals is £46,422 according to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply*.

As a graduate, you’ll find tremendous opportunities await you, whether you choose to focus on logistics, operations, strategy, information technology or another aspect of the profession. This programme is intended to assist you in the pursuit of a managerial career in logistics and supply chain management, focusing especially on the requirements of Eddie Stobart Logistics PLC. However, your training will enable you to operate effectively within a wide range of business environments, and take advantage of opportunities from organisations across the globe.

What Can I Do With This Qualification?

During the admissions process for the BSc (Hons) Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Eddie Stobart), 10 candidates will be selected for a guaranteed graduate job role working for Eddie Stobart Logistics PLC (or one of their subsidiary companies). If you’re selected for a guaranteed graduate role, and you achieve the minimum upper second class honours degree (2:1) and successfully complete a work placement with Eddie Stobart, then your career will already be well underway. Your graduate role could be based at any UK location within the Eddie Stobart family of companies so you’ll need to be prepared to relocate.

If you missed out on one the guaranteed jobs, you’ll be guaranteed an interview with Eddie Stobart if you choose to apply for one of their vacancies during your final year of study. You’ll have the advantage of insider knowledge of the company, gained through your experience of working on case studies and live projects, as well as attending guest lectures from Eddie Stobart professionals.

Alternative Career Options

• Business sustainability
• Environmental operations
• Operations management
• Project management
• Research and development
• Teaching and education
• Retail management
• Export/import operations
• Warehouse operations
• Consultancy

Professional Recognition

The programme is designed to comply with the professional body requirements of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Academic qualification equivalents

• 60% or above at standard XII (all boards) or Successful completion of a 2 year diploma (state board or approved polytechnic)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS   :   6
• TOEFL :    overall score of 72

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