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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. BSc (Hons) … For more content click the Read More button below.

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)

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

Further information about the University of Huddersfield can be found on the website:

www.hud.ac.uk