BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics
About this course
BA (Hons) Innovation, combining business management with supply chain and logistics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Accounting, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first year provides a foundation in business management, after which students specialise in supply chain and logistics. An optional placement year is available, and the programme concludes with the Business Consultancy Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 46%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 49%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 47%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding People in Organisations
- Operations, Supply Chain and IT
- Business Economics
- Finance and Business Performance
- Developing an Enterprising Mindset
- Principles of Marketing
- Sustainability and Responsible Management
- Personal and Professional Development
- Global Logistics Planning
- Data Analytics for Business
- Employee Engagement and Performance
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Global Business and Strategy
- Developing Leadership and Management
- The Business Consultancy Project
- International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Strategy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500.
What do graduates of BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics at University of Derby do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics at University of Derby?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics at University of Derby?
46% of students continued into their second year, and 49% left higher education.