University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Spend a year working in industry while you develop a deeper understanding of how organisations manage logistics, optimise processes, and adapt to global challenges. Our BSc Business Management with Operations and Supply Chain Management with a Year in Industry prepares you with experience and a professional network, boosting your employability and confidence when you graduate. Whether you're interested in strategic business planning, process improvement, or the logistics of getting products from factories to consumers, operations and supply chain management offers a rewarding area of study with practical application in virtually every industry. Why study this course?
- Work with our BBS careers team to find your ideal industry placement to be completed in your third year
- In-Depth Operations Knowledge: Gain a strong foundation in managing and optimising business operations, focusing on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity.
- Global Supply Chain Focus: Learn how to manage complex global supply chains, covering everything from procurement and logistics to distribution and sustainability.
- Real-World Applications: Work on live case studies, industry projects, and internships that give you hands-on experience in solving real business problems.
- Sustainability in Operations: Explore how businesses can adopt sustainable practices in their supply chains, making operations both efficient and environmentally responsible.
- Join the Capgemini Community Challenge - exclusive to Birmingham Business School
- Join the Deloitte Responsible Business Student Challenge
- Study abroad in your second year with one of our partner institutions
Modules
For details of the module structure of this programme, please visit our course page: https://preview-uob.cloud.contensis.com/study/undergraduate/subjects/business-and-management-courses/bsc-business-management-with-operations-and-supply-chain-management-and-year-in-industry-bsc
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NN71
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
T Level
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT