supply chain- BA Level 2400 words

On successful completion of the module with limited guidance, will be able to:

Subject-Specific Knowledge, Understanding & Application

a) Apply and reflect critically on the Supply Chain Management Models as a basis for effective resource management.

b) Distinguish between key supply chain concepts and techniques and apply appropriate ones for controlling and planning cross functional operations.

c) Evaluate and synthesise the various definitions of quality in an operational context and identify opportunities for quality improvement.

d) Analyse the purpose and value of operations management within the supply chain context.

Employability & Changemaker Skills

e) Develop effective oral and written communication and digital fluency.

f) Demonstrate an ability for problem-solving in complex scenarios.

Learning and teaching information for this module when delivered off-site by UN partners is available from the partner institution’s NILE site (or equivalent). Any variation in study hours must be approved by the University of Northampton before students are enrolled, ensuring that study hours provision is always appropriate to support student achievement of the module learning outcomes.

Learning, Teaching and Assessment activities

Study hours

Contact hours: (total)

Comprising face-to-face and online contact hours as follows:

48

· Face-to-face (total) - this may include the following:

· Face to face interactive large group session (e.g. team-based learning)

· Face to face interactive small group session (generic space in groups of approx. 30 e.g. seminars/workshops/tutorials (directly supervised by employers/tutors)

· Off-site activities (e.g. fieldwork, visits)

· F2F (broadcast) Lectures (e.g. guest speaker, cohort induction)

24

· Online contact hours (total) (comprising online activities with mediated tutor input)

24

Guided independent study hours (including hours for assessment preparation)

152

Module Total

200