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Awarding Institution
University of Huddersfield
Final Award
BSc(Hons) Bachelor of Science with Honours
Teaching Institution
University of Huddersfield
School
Huddersfield Business School
Department
Logistics, Marketing, Hospitality and Analytics
Subject Benchmark Statement
PG Business and Management (2015)
Date of Programme Specification Approval
2025-01-15
Version Number
2024.02
Educational Aims of the Course
The overall aim for this course is to produce graduates who can use their education and training in transport and logistics to meaningful purpose in a range of business organisations. This is achieved through the successful completion of modules which combine to produce a coherent course of study.
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Course Offering(s)
Sandwich Year Out
Sandwich Year Out - September
Full Time
Full Time - September
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
transport, logistics and supply chain issues in the UK, rest of the EU and the global economy (F/I/H)
2.
the industrial structure of transport and logistics and the business context (F/I/H)
3.
the industrial structure of transport and logistics and the business context (F/I/H)
4.
strategic management principles and their importance from a business development standpoint (I/H)
5.
appropriate analytical techniques and software applications within the transport and logistics sector (F/I/H)
6.
appropriate analytical techniques and software applications within the transport and logistics sector (F/I/H)
7.
the nature and importance of logistics planning and project and quality management within manufacturing organisations ( I )
8.
collate and synthesise data from a variety of sources and present reasoned arguments (F/I/H )
9.
critically analyse appropriate literature from a range of disciplines (F/I/H)
10.
analyse corporate case studies using a range of skills and techniques (F/I/H)
11.
analyse corporate case studies using a range of skills and techniques (F/I/H)
12.
use quantitative methods to solve business problems (F/I/H)
13.
apply modelling and production planning techniques to solve a variety of business problems (I/H)
14.
evaluate alternative strategies for the effective management of transport and logistics operations (F/I)
15.
plan, conduct and report an individual research programme (H)
16.
use and apply a range of techniques to analyse strategic as well as operational situations (F/I/H)
17.
prepare accounting reports and analyse financial performance (F)
18.
demonstrate how these skills have been developed during their SWE year (sandwich students only) (H)
19.
communicate effectively in a written and oral way (F/I/H)
20.
know how and where to collect information (F/I/H )
21.
know how and where to collect information (F/I/H)
22.
use ICT in a competent manner (F/I)
23.
solve problems while recognising alternative solutions (F/I/H)
24.
work individually and as part of a team (F/I/H)
25.
work individually and as part of a team (F/I/H)
26.
demonstrate self-confidence and awareness (F/I/H)
Course Structure
Foundation Level
Intermediate Level
Sandwich Year Out
Honours Level
Interim Award
Bachelor of Science
Certificate in Education
Diploma of Higher Education
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Personal Development Planning (PDP) is integrated into the course. Learning Development components are embedded within core modules on the course with additional support from the Academic Librarian. Full use is made of the University’s Careers and Employment Services to assist with students’ career related development. The PDP process will be … For more content click the Read More button below.
To record and audit PDP, students will be encouraged to develop a portfolio of their development using an appropriate system (e.g. within Unilearn).
Support for Students and their Learning
- Course Handbook, updated annually, which gives all relevant information about the course, and included the key regulations and advice on the presentation of written work.
- Module Handbook and a Unilearn presence for each taught module.
- Induction programme for new students.
- Year and Personal Tutors.
- All students have access to PDP through regular meetings with their Personal Tutors and the modules.
- The course will make any necessary adjustments to ensure that disabled students receive fair and equal treatment.
Criteria for Admission
The University’s policy for Admissions is outlined in Section 1 of the regulations of Awards Handbook
https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/
There are no specific admissions criteria due to Professional body requirements or other governing bodies.
Please note
University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.
Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.
Indicators of Quality and Standards
Full details of the methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning and teaching can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses handbook. This can be viewed online at
Quality assurance procedures - University of Huddersfield
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