Foundation Degree Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Ref: 57464)

What you will study

Modules include:

LEVEL 4

* Personal and Professional Development (1)
* Work Related Learning (1)
* Personal and Professional Development (2)
* Work Related Learning (2)
* Business Environment
* Leadership, Motivation and Change Management
* Performance Measurement
* Managing Relationships
* Negotiation Techniques

LEVEL 5

* Personal and Professional Development (3)
* Work Related Learning (3)
* Personal and Professional Development (4)
* Work Related Learning (4)
* Finance
* Resource Awareness
* Human Resource Management
* Managing People
* Storage and Distribution
* Operations Management

Exact modules offered may vary from year to year.


How you will learn

Through a mixture of learning methods including lectures, workshops, discussion, case studies, practical exercises and tutorials.

How you will be assessed

Assessment is continuous and will be by assignments in the form of practice-based reports and investigations, time constrained assignments, presentations, projects, portfolios, reflective accounts and negotiated contracts.

Entry Requirements

Mature applicants (over 21) who do not have the appropriate qualifications should contact the tutor.

Applications are welcomed from persons who can demonstrate relevant work experience (including voluntary work) and may be admitted on the basis of non-certificated experiential learning. Claims for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) are actively supported.

Applicants under 21 will need:-

* GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and normally also in Maths.

* One six-unit qualification at Advanced level (GCE/VCE Advance Level or New Nationals) plus three other subjects at GCSE grade C or above.

* Relevant National Certificate/Diploma or suitable bridging course.

Students will need an appropriate level of literacy and numeracy to enable them to meet the requirements of independent study at this level. In the absence of formal qualifications students must be able to demonstrate appropriate levels of numeracy and literacy through the Wakefield College screening process.

Attendance

Three years part-time, one evening per week (currently Tuesdays, 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm, with some individual tutorials held beforehand from 5 pm - 5.30 pm).