Overview
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work within the operational supply chains of a business or organisation.
The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience within the industry. You'll gain insight, learning and transferable skills across all core operational areas of supply chain management, procurement, logistics, storage and operations.
Career prospects and employment opportunities are excellent with many of our students progressing to degree level study and careers within supply chain management or international logistics (please see the "After the Course" section, below, to find out more).
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Minimum entry requirements
- HNC Supply Chain Management; OR
- Year 1 HND Supply Chain Management.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Purchasing Strategy.
- Lean and Agile Approaches.
- Supply Chain Project Investigation.
- Business Culture and Strategy.
- Management: Plan, Lead & Implement Change.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career in supply chain management, procurement, and international logistics across all major industry sectors.
Continuing Study
On successful completion of your HND you may apply to:
- Third-year of the International Supply Chain Management degree at Glasgow Caledonian University.
- Business at University of the West of Scotland and Glasgow Caledonian University.
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) courses offered by the college.