BSc (Hons) Logistics Management (Military)
Key Information
Part-time Duration: 13-24 Months
School: Lincoln International Business School
Campus: Lincoln Campus [L]
Validation Status: Validated
Enquire Today
Telephone: 01522 835514 | Email: WBDLAdmin@lincoln.ac.uk or Apply Now (Open Route) | Apply Now (Closed Route)
Introduction
The BSc (Hons) Logistics Management programme has been designed to develop students' capacity to successfully manage people, operations and systems within a logistics environment.
Logistics underpins the ability to project military force. This capability must always ensure battle-winning effectiveness but must remain affordable in resource terms. The University of Lincoln acknowledges that these requirements call for a high level of managerial underpinning and an associated level of academic expertise. The BSc (Hons) Logistics Management degree present military logistics specialists at all levels with the opportunity to enhance managerial and academic skills within their particular area of operational expertise. The first and second levels of the degree are accredited through previous academic qualifications and relevant professional experience, allowing students to join in the third year of the degree.
Flexibility
Flexibility is a key feature of this programme and University of Lincoln regulations permit military students to formally interrupt their studies, at no extra cost for a period of up to 24 months in light of Out of Area deployments or other such commitments. In effect students can pause their studies until they are in a position to continue.
How You Study
Students have up to ten hours contact time with their tutors with the remainder being self-directed study. A range of teaching and learning methods are used on the BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Aerospace Engineering and Airworthiness Management) including using Blackboard which is an online teaching and learning resource. Teaching on the course is through a range of methods such as podcasts, Wikis and blogs with the aim to facilitate a community of practice learners. Blackboard is also used for assessment purposes and students study and are assessed completely online.How You Are Assessed
The course and associated assessments are at final year degree level and, applicants should be prepared to offer the commitment and dedication to produce work of an appropriate standard. Throughout the programme assessment methods are designed to enable you to develop your potential and are based on the development of close working relationships between tutor and individual student. Hence, assessment strategies aim to reflect the focus of the course on independent self-managed learning.
Assessment Feedback
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to you promptly – no later than 15 working days after the submission date.
Methods of Assessment
The way you will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written, and portfolio development, or presentations.
Duration
Typically, students take between 13 - 18 months to complete the programme but this will vary according to each individual's personal circumstances and work commitments.
Modules (Logistics Officers LOGMGTUB)
This module aims to equip students the appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to engage critically with their studies, and the Independent Research Project in particular.
The aim of the Future Supply Chain module is to enable the student to critically examine the supply chain and to understand the key role that the Supply Chain Manager has to play within successful organisations. Within this context, students will evaluate key issues that shape the development and selection of appropriate supply chain strategies in light of the growing requirement to achieve competitive advantage such as the sustainable and resilient supply chain. Additionally, students will be encouraged to look towards the future. They will explore the development of newer technologies and their implications on managing and scoping the supply chain.
The dissertation is the capstone project of the programme. It provides students with the opportunity to apply, integrate, and deepen the knowledge, insights, and skills they have learned throughout the programme of study. The focus of this project should be a real-world issue or a research topic. Whilst it is intended that most students will complete a work-based research project, in keeping with the ethos of our programmes, this module seeks to enable and facilitate innovation and creativity. Therefore, the format of the final assessment can be negotiated with their supervisor, dissertation coordinator and programme leader.
Managing Sustainability
This module builds on the Vision 2050 of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, “to have a world well on the way to sustainability by 2050, where over 9 billion people are living well and within the resource limits of the planet”. This means questioning current business-as-usual practices (currently we consume 50% more natural resources than the planet can replenish), exploring alternative business pathways that can secure long-term economic, social and environmental value, while excelling at what business does best, namely to innovate, adapt, collaborate and execute. The module will examine the many processes of interaction between, business, environment and society, and the ways in which business impacts these dimensions (and vice-versa) in the production, distribution, marketing and final consumption of goods and services.
Managing the Digital Space
This module aims to develop an understanding of the role of digital technologies within the workplace. The module explores and develops the ideas and concepts of the use of digital technology to support the manager and their daily operational role with a focus on the role of industry 4.0. The module develops insights into the role of technology, offers opportunities for students to reflect on their contribution to the workplace and then consider their applicability through a critical lens to their organisation.
Employee Engagement and Communications
This module enables the student to develop and demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by Human Resources (HR) professionals and people managers, specifically relating to developing and maintaining employee engagement and to develop and manage effective employee communications.
Managing Operations
This module aims to prepare students to work at the operational level within the logistics sector and looks to enable students to apply attributes, tools and techniques of operational management whilst working within the business strategy. The use of the transformation process is explored to identify the links between the resources, the organisational process and the customer. This provides an insight into operational stakeholder and customer management techniques.
Managing Projects
In this module students have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in the theory and best practice of project management, and can develop the practical skills of how to plan, implement and control projects. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the system perspective on management and a practically-oriented introduction to the nature, purpose and standards of project management and its key functional objectives (scope, time, cost, quality, risk and flexibility). The role and qualities of the project manager and the composition of the team are also evaluated.
Modules (Officers, WOs, SNCOs and by exception JNCOs)
This module aims to equip students the appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to engage critically with their studies, and the Independent Research Project in particular.
The aim of the Future Supply Chain module is to enable the student to critically examine the supply chain and to understand the key role that the Supply Chain Manager has to play within successful organisations. Within this context, students will evaluate key issues that shape the development and selection of appropriate supply chain strategies in light of the growing requirement to achieve competitive advantage such as the sustainable and resilient supply chain. Additionally, students will be encouraged to look towards the future. They will explore the development of newer technologies and their implications on managing and scoping the supply chain.
The Managerial Context module sees the students studying the purpose and activity of an organisation and how managers, as empowered individuals, help direct this activity. This module discusses the theory, practise, and individual experiences of those trying to manage the activity pursued by their organisation. This module reviews the principles of management to understand how organisations can be developed to meet their own needs and objectives.
Managing Sustainability
This module builds on the Vision 2050 of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, “to have a world well on the way to sustainability by 2050, where over 9 billion people are living well and within the resource limits of the planet”. This means questioning current business-as-usual practices (currently we consume 50% more natural resources than the planet can replenish), exploring alternative business pathways that can secure long-term economic, social and environmental value, while excelling at what business does best, namely to innovate, adapt, collaborate and execute. The module will examine the many processes of interaction between, business, environment and society, and the ways in which business impacts these dimensions (and vice-versa) in the production, distribution, marketing and final consumption of goods and services.
Managing the Digital Space
This module aims to develop an understanding of the role of digital technologies within the workplace. The module explores and develops the ideas and concepts of the use of digital technology to support the manager and their daily operational role with a focus on the role of industry 4.0. The module develops insights into the role of technology, offers opportunities for students to reflect on their contribution to the workplace and then consider their applicability through a critical lens to their organisation.
Employee Engagement and Communications
This module enables the student to develop and demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by Human Resources (HR) professionals and people managers, specifically relating to developing and maintaining employee engagement and to develop and manage effective employee communications.
Managing Operations
This module aims to prepare students to work at the operational level within the logistics sector and looks to enable students to apply attributes, tools and techniques of operational management whilst working within the business strategy. The use of the transformation process is explored to identify the links between the resources, the organisational process and the customer. This provides an insight into operational stakeholder and customer management techniques.
Managing Projects
In this module students have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in the theory and best practice of project management, and can develop the practical skills of how to plan, implement and control projects. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the system perspective on management and a practically-oriented introduction to the nature, purpose and standards of project management and its key functional objectives (scope, time, cost, quality, risk and flexibility). The role and qualities of the project manager and the composition of the team are also evaluated.
The dissertation is the capstone project of the programme. It provides students with the opportunity to apply, integrate, and deepen the knowledge, insights, and skills they have learned throughout the programme of study. The focus of this project should be a real-world issue or a research topic. Whilst it is intended that most students will complete a work-based research project, in keeping with the ethos of our programmes, this module seeks to enable and facilitate innovation and creativity. Therefore, the format of the final assessment can be negotiated with their supervisor, dissertation coordinator and programme leader.
Benefits for Students
Students may benefit from the following features of the course:
- Flexible – All of our awards are studied via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) so as long as you have access to a reliable internet connection, you should be able to study regardless of where you are in the world
- Affordable – Qualifies for Enhanced Learning Credits
- Transferable – Recognised professionally and academically
- Supported – One to one tutor advice and guidance throughout the programme
- Study Skills - Each degree has an integrated module aimed at equipping students with essential skills for study - ideal if this is your first experience of Higher Education, or you have been out of education for a while.
Benefits for the MoD
The MOD may benefit from the following features of the course:
- Tailored Course - These programmes have been specially designed with the MoD in mind, and are delivered by staff with strong military experience or knowledge
- Minimal Disruption - Distance learning is conducted almost entirely off-campus
- Tangible Benefits - Student work may be utilised by the MoD to realise measurable operational improvements, budgetary savings and to drive future policy and strategy
- Staff Development - The Work-based Distance Learning programmes are designed to equip staff with skills, understanding and knowledge that can be put to immediate use.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited as meeting the academic requirements of Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK, subject to final degree classification. Upon successful completion of your Work Based Distance Learning degree, you will* qualify for a Level 5 Diploma with the CMI in Management and Leadership and Chartered Manager status, the highest status that can be achieved in the management profession.
*for students who have studied and gained credit through the Initial Logistics Officer Course with the Royal Navy the Level 5 Diploma with the CMI in Management and Leadership and Chartered Manager status in only available if the Managing Operations elective module is chosen.
Entry Requirements
This is a final level top-up degree course, with Level one and two being accredited through previous academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. The University has recognised the high standard of phase one and two training received by military logistics personnel through formal accreditation of the first two levels of study of the undergraduate degree programme. This means officers, SNCOs, and, JNCOs who have successfully completed phase one and phase two training have the final year of the degree to complete as described under the modules tab. Applicants should also have a relevant Level 5 qualification such as a Foundation Degree, HND, and CMI Level 5 or similar.
Logistics Officers
Programme Code: LOGMGTUB
The University of Lincoln has recognised the high standard of phase one and two training received by logistics personnel in their career training. This has led to the formal accreditation of this military training which means Logistic Officers gain credits to meet the first two levels of study of this undergraduate degree programme.
Study on the initial Logistics Officer training is also recognised by the university formally through an agreement with the Defence College of Logistics, Personnel and Administration (DCLPA), for the accreditation of an additional two final year modules worth 45 of the 120 credit points needed. This leaves successful RN ILOC, RLC TCC and RAF LOT graduates who have completed their military training within the 5 years prior to enrolment on the degree programme, needing to complete only a further four final level modules (75 of the 120 CATS points) successfully in order to gain the BSc (Hons) Logistics Management degree.
Students will complete the Critical Enquiry Skills for Distance Learning, Strategic Supply Chain Management, an elective logistics module and an Independent Study Project.
Officers, WOs, SNCOs and by exception JNCOs
Programme Code: LOGLDLUB
The University of Lincoln has recognised the high standard of phase one and two training received by logistics personnel in their career training through formal accreditation of the first two levels of study of the undergraduate degree programme.
This leaves officers, WOs, SNCOs and JNCOs the final level of the degree to successfully complete (120 credit points). This can be achieved through the study of six modules (including two logistics electives) described under the modules tab.
Applicants should have a relevant Level 5 qualification obtained within the last five years such as a Foundation Degree, HND, CMI Level 5 or similar. They should also be able to display experience as a logistics practitioner and be in a role in which they can apply management knowledge at the appropriate level.
Fees
| BSc (Hons) Logistics Management | 24/25 Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Open Route – LOGLDLUB | £5936** |
| Closed Route – LOGMGTUB | £3286** |
| BSc (Hons) Logistics Management | 23/24 Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Open Route – LOGLDLUB | £5600** |
| Closed Route – LOGMGTUB | £3100** |
The current course fee is for the whole programme based on completion within two years following initial enrolment. This fee can be paid in two instalments.
*Subject to annual review of fees.
**Current or previous serving members of the UK Military may be eligible for a fees bursary. In order to qualify for this you must provide a Statement of Service/Military ID or any other formal evidence of your service with your application pack. If your application is successful we will provide details of the bursary enclosed in your offer letter. Our ELCAS provider number is 1283.
Contact Details for Further Enquiries:
Email: WBDLAdmin@lincoln.ac.uk
Additional Costs:
Optional on-campus days may be available to you. Where these are optional students will normally (unless stated otherwise) be required to pay their own transportation, accommodation and meal costs.
With regards to text books, University of Lincoln provides students who enrol with a comprehensive reading list and our extensive library holds either material or virtual versions of the core texts that students are required to read. However, students may prefer to purchase some of these for themselves and will therefore be responsible for this cost.
Your Future Career
This programme is designed to help students advance their careers by furthering their management competence and general employability. The course is designed can enable students to extend their skills, knowledge and perspective and to provide them with opportunities for personal and career development.
Careers Service
The University Careers and Employability Team offer qualified advisors who can work with students to provide tailored, individual support and careers advice during their time at the University. As a member of our alumni we also offer one-to-one support in the first year after completing a course, including access to events, vacancy information and website resources; with access to online vacancies and virtual resources for the following two years.
This service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice and interview preparation to help you maximise our graduates future opportunities.
The service works closely with local, national and international employers, acting as a gateway to the business world.
Visit our Careers Service pages for further information https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/campuslife/studentsupport/careersservice/.