BA Hons Business and Supply Chain Management

The BA (Hons) in Business & Supply Chain Management at Northumbria University is crafted for students who want a solid grounding in business principles along with specialized knowledge in supply chain management.

• The program kicks off with a strong emphasis on essential business subjects and gradually transitions into more focused supply chain topics as students progress through the years.
• With accreditation from CIPS, and offered by the AACSB-accredited Newcastle Business School, this course is built on strong industry partnerships and real-world relevance.

Students will explore a wide range of supply chain topics, including logistics, procurement, inventory management, and strategic operations, all while integrating sustainability and innovation into their studies. Plus, they’ll enjoy hands-on learning experiences, a consultancy project, and the chance to take part in a work placement or study abroad for a year.

Course overview:

• Year 1: Financial decision making, business analysis for decision making, and introduction to the marketing and supply chain management interface

• Year 2: Applied logistics, international operations management, and inventory systems

• Year 3: Project management, global supply networks, and a capstone dissertation or consultancy project

• Placement (Optional): Between Year 2 and Year 3, students may undertake a full year in industry or study abroad, or a combination of both

Rankings:​

• Business and Management ranked 9th in the UK for research power – REF 2021