To succeed in the high-demand industries of supply chain management or logistics, a thorough academic grounding is necessary. This postgraduate short course goes into detail on each stage in the supply chain journey, from procurement to delivery, with a particular focus on the increasingly important procurement and sustainability aspects of the sector.The course has been designed as a whole to ensure a seamless transition between modules, through which you will explore topics such as:the role of finance, including corporate finance, economics and management accountinghow the sustainability agenda has driven profound changes in the management of supply chainsthe management decisions, marketing channels and relationships between trading concerns and transport channelsUpon completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to progress to our full Masters degree.Teaching methodsStudying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including:multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignmentsdiscussion forums for you to chat about the course content with fellow studentslive seminars with your tutorsa comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journalssupport from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support teamTo ensure you receive the support you need from your tutor, we keep our class sizes small.Assessment methodsRather than fretting about exams, you will be assessed exclusively through assignments. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.