Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics

Business management, supply chain, and logistics is a degree that addresses one of the most economically significant areas of modern commercial life. Supply chains and logistics are the systems that ensure the right goods reach the right place at the right time and in the right condition, and recent events, including the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit, and driver shortages, have made visible just how fragile and how vital these systems are. Graduates who combine business management skills with genuine operational expertise in logistics are in high demand as organisations seek to build more resilient and efficient supply chains.

The three-year full-time Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics programme at the University of Derby, available with a foundation year, puts you on a fast track to career success in this growing sector. You will study core business disciplines including strategy, marketing, finance, and organisational behaviour, alongside specialist content in procurement, inventory management, transportation, demand forecasting, and global supply chain design. The programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement options, which together mean you will spend significant time in professional and international settings before graduating.

These structured experiences are particularly valuable in logistics, where operational knowledge, commercial relationships, and cross-border awareness all contribute to professional effectiveness.

A typical entry tariff of 104 points makes the programme accessible to students from a range of backgrounds. Graduates move into operations management, procurement, logistics management, business development, and consulting roles across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, food and drink, and e-commerce. Postgraduate study in supply chain management, business analytics, or an MBA is a natural further step for those seeking leadership roles.