Business Management With Foundation Year (Hons) (Supply Chain) University of Greater Manchester

Overview

Business Management With Foundation Year (Hons) (Supply Chain) offered by the University of Greater Manchester provides a strong grounding in an essential range of contemporary business management subjects combined with the opportunity to focus your studies in the final year. Upon successfully completing the course you’ll also receive the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

You’ll be exposed to key concepts in areas such as business law, leadership and people management, marketing, strategic management, information systems and big data, project management, finance, innovation and enterprise. This solid foundation will support your advanced studies into specialist areas including logistics and operations, supply chain and information management.

Developing your employability is a key focus of this dynamic and flexible programme. Real-life case studies, guest speakers and industry visits are designed to help you to understand the business environment and the needs of employers in local, national and international contexts. You'll develop sought-after skills such as communication, data analysis, time management, team working and problem-solving.

Program Learning Outcomes

• have the opportunity to benefit from the excellent support offered by the teaching staff. Small group and tutorial teaching is preferred.

• benefit from the knowledge and advice of the guest speakers who hold senior positions in industry and practice.

• develop critical thinking and research skills and apply these during their final year dissertation.