Level
Level 5
Business & ManagementUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit logistics and supply chain route, then progress towards final year top up study while building operations, procurement and global supply chain capability.
Course snapshot
Flexible study with guidance and progression support.
Credits
240 Credits
Duration
Flexible online study, with a minimum completion time of 6 months and study pacing planned around your availability, assignment progress and progression goal.
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Start anytime
Overview
Course overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a 240 credit pathway that combines Level 4 and Level 5 study into one undergraduate route. It is designed as a 2 year degree pathway accelerator for learners who want to complete the equivalent of the first two years of a UK business, logistics or supply chain degree before progressing towards a final year top up where accepted. The programme develops practical and academic knowledge across business operations, procurement, inventory, warehousing, transportation, supplier relationships, global supply chains, project planning, leadership and sustainability.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 logistics and supply chain management route
Students preparing for final year logistics, operations, procurement or business top up study
Career starters who want a strong foundation in supply chain coordination and operations
Adult learners moving into logistics, warehouse, procurement, transport or operations support roles
Learners who want to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn.
Academic writing, research and study skills for logistics and business
Business environment and organisational context
Principles of logistics and supply chain management
Procurement, supplier relationships and purchasing practice
Inventory, warehousing and distribution coordination
Transport, freight and global movement of goods
Operations management and project planning
Supply chain risk, quality and service improvement
Sustainable logistics and ethical supply chain practice
Strategic supply chain management and final year research preparation
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress towards final year logistics, supply chain, operations or business top up study where accepted
Progress to Level 6 logistics, supply chain management, operations or related study
Build a stronger academic foundation for procurement, transport, warehousing and global supply chain routes
Develop practical evidence for logistics coordination, supplier management, operations and distribution progression
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one route to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Possible career outcomes
Logistics CoordinatorSupply Chain AssistantProcurement AssistantWarehouse Operations AssistantTransport Planning AssistantInventory Control AssistantOperations Support AssistantLogistics and Supply Chain Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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