In the evolving and expanding global marketplace, organisations regularly compete through their supply chains. This makes logistics management a crucial element as businesses look to exploit the advantages offered by global supply chains and related supplier and customer networks. Logistics and supply chain management is no longer a 'back office' discipline, and the labour market and employers are fast realising the importance of having suitably qualified staff.

From the outset, students have the opportunity to tackle subjects which underpin business logistics and supply chain practice, such as business finance, organisational behaviour, sustainability, and innovation. This can help students gain an insight into best practice in logistics and supply chain management, recognising the complexities of modern global supply chains and the interconnected relationships among the different supply chain contributors and networks.

Students can also develop their entrepreneurial skills and professional portfolios through problem-based learning, reflective practice, and business presentations, working independently and collaboratively.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Placements

All full-time students on this course have the opportunity to take a year-long work placement after the second year. A work placement can allow students to gain valuable experience and apply their learning in practice. Students are encouraged to obtain placements in industry and do this independently, although tutors may provide support and advice during this process.

Please note that students who choose to undertake a work placement do not pay tuition fees for that year, but are required to cover their travel, accommodation, and general living costs.

There are also opportunities for relevant work experience and career development as part of the degree course itself, as well as through various other Lincoln International Business School and University schemes. For more information about this please visit LIBS work placements pages. 

Logistics and supply chain management are now recognised as crucial contributors to business success. This means that professional logisticians and supply chain managers are sought after in many industrial sectors. Graduates from this programme may go on to work in a number of different roles including supply chain analyst, project manager, international logistics and distribution manager, procurement manager, and customer demand and inventory planner.