Bachelor of Supply Chain Management
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Supply Chain Management is a full undergraduate degree programme spanning 36 months, delivered entirely online through LOU's virtual learning environment. It develops the strategic thinking, quantitative analytical skills, and operational leadership capability required to manage complex global supply chains at degree level. Students can study from anywhere in the world while benefiting from London academic rigour and a curriculum aligned with leading procurement and supply chain professional bodies.
By completing the Bachelor of Supply Chain Management, you will be prepared to design global logistics networks, lead procurement strategy, manage supply chain risk, evaluate supply chain technology platforms, and contribute commercially to C-suite business decisions — all grounded in an evidence-based, research-informed online degree programme.
Key Features
- Full degree-level modules in global logistics, procurement strategy, supply chain finance, and digital supply chain management
- Alignment with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) degree-level competency framework
- Live online lectures with supply chain directors, procurement specialists, and logistics academics, with recorded sessions available on demand
- Digital library access to CIPS resources, supply chain journals, and international trade publications
- Online dissertation requiring original research into a supply chain management challenge or market
- Top-up route available for UK Higher Diploma holders in supply chain or logistics management
- Dedicated online career support service from enrolment through to graduation
What You Will Learn
- Design and evaluate global supply chain architectures balancing cost efficiency, resilience, and service performance
- Apply quantitative demand forecasting and inventory optimisation models at degree level
- Formulate procurement strategy and evaluate supplier management frameworks using CIPS standards
- Assess supply chain technology including ERP, WMS, TMS, and digital procurement platforms
- Conduct original research into supply chain challenges and present findings at degree standard
- Evaluate sustainability, ethical sourcing, and circular economy models within global supply chains
- Analyse financial performance metrics including total cost of ownership, working capital, and EBITDA impact
- Lead cross-functional supply chain project teams and manage change in complex logistics environments
Who This Course Is For
- School leavers and early-career professionals pursuing a full online degree in supply chain management
- UK Higher Diploma holders in supply chain or logistics seeking a top-up to full degree level
- Procurement and operations professionals who need flexible online study to earn a degree alongside their careers
- International professionals seeking a UK online degree in supply chain management without relocating
- Entrepreneurs involved in trade and distribution who want formal degree-level supply chain knowledge
Career Pathways
- Supply Chain Manager
- International Trade Manager
- Operations Manager
- Business Development Director
- Management Consultant
- Procurement Director
- General Manager
LOU's online career support service provides virtual CV workshops, LinkedIn profile coaching, online interview preparation, and introductions to employers across retail, manufacturing, and international trade sectors.
Entry Requirements
- A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
- A completed UK Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
- IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
- Personal statement outlining online learning goals and career objectives
- Two academic or professional references
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — delivers every degree programme entirely through its virtual learning environment, combining live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand, and digital library access. The Bachelor of Supply Chain Management is aligned with CIPS degree-level competency standards, giving your qualification professional credibility across procurement, logistics, and operations industries internationally.
Virtual tutorial sessions, peer supply chain case-study seminars, and dedicated online career support ensure an engaged, applied learning experience equivalent to campus-based study. LOU's articulation model supports Bachelor graduates in progressing to the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management for those targeting director-level and executive supply chain careers.
Apply for Bachelor of Supply Chain Management
Apply for your LOU online Bachelor degree and study from anywhere in the world. The Bachelor of Supply Chain Management is delivered entirely online, enabling you to develop strategic procurement, logistics, and operations expertise at degree level on your own schedule. Take the next step today and Enrol Now.
