Sustainable Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Bachelor of Business, L7, 60 ECTS)

Business Information Systems 

This module explores how modern information systems enable and enhance business operations and supply chains. It examines the role of data, information, and knowledge as strategic assets and looks at how organisations use big data, analytics, and cloud technologies to support decision‑making. A significant part of the module focuses on enterprise systems, especially ERP platforms, and how they integrate processes across a business. By the end, the emphasis is on understanding how digital tools and information flows shape business models and operational performance.

Lean Project Management for Supply Chains 

This module applies lean thinking to both supply chain operations and project management. It focuses on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and streamlining processes through tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, and Kaizen. Students learn how lean methodologies can be used to improve workflow, enhance project delivery, and optimise operational environments. The overall aim is to understand how lean principles support continuous improvement and more effective supply chain performance.

Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management and Innovation 

This module examines procurement as a strategic function within organisations and explores how it aligns with wider business and supply chain goals. It looks at supplier management, strategic supply chain design, and the role of innovation in procurement and logistics. Digital tools and emerging trends are considered as part of the evolving procurement landscape. The module highlights how strategic procurement decisions influence organisational competitiveness and long‑term value creation.

Sustainable Supply Chain Systems 

This module focuses on sustainability within modern supply chains, exploring how environmental, social, and regulatory pressures shape supply chain design and operations. It covers the UN Sustainable Development Goals, circular economy principles, and the growing importance of carbon footprinting and lifecycle analysis. Students examine how transport, risk management, and regulatory frameworks influence sustainable practices. The module encourages a systems‑thinking approach to building supply chains that are both efficient and environmentally responsible.

Applied Practice 3 – Applied Human Resource Management

This module centres on the practical application of human resource management within real organisational settings. It connects HR activities to both operational and strategic objectives, emphasising professional practice and reflective learning. Students engage with workplace‑based projects that allow them to apply HR concepts directly to organisational challenges. The focus is on developing practical people‑management skills and understanding how HR contributes to organisational performance.

Commercial Relationships and Stakeholder Management

This module explores how organisations manage relationships with stakeholders across commercial, public, and private sectors. It covers negotiation, influence, governance, and strategic communication, highlighting how effective relationship management supports organisational success. Students examine stakeholder theory and learn how to navigate complex commercial environments. The module emphasises the importance of communication, trust, and strategic alignment in managing stakeholder expectations and building long‑term partnerships.

Minimum Entry Requirements

A Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Business in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.

The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.

The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments & project work.

Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Programme run subject to viable numbers.

Bachelor of Business in Sustainable Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Level 7, 180 ECTS.