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The Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management aims to furnish learners with a specialised curriculum that imparts a profound understanding of pivotal aspects within the Logistics and Supply Chain Management sector. The Level 4 units serve as an introduction to contemporary topics in Business and LCSM. These units integrate both theoretical and practical knowledge, fostering the development and enhancement of skills and insights in academic and research capabilities, logistics and the business environment, operations management, effective performance, planning and accountability, finance, communication, management, and team working. Successfully completing this qualification equips learners to undertake various roles within logistics and supply chain management, paving the way for further academic pursuits.
The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a University Degree.
The online Level 4/5 Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is a 240-credit course, it includes 6 modules and 6 written assignments at level 4 and 10 modules and 6 assignments at level 5. The course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to Top Up to a full Undergraduate Degree and go on to become an logistics and supply chain professional. While completing the course, students will have access to a variety of support services, including Tutor Support and Webinars, a Social Learning Forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their Diploma course.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 and level 5 courses together is £2800. Alternatively students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £2100 each.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE TOTUM student discount card
FREE laptop*
FREE access to Our Hubs
*excluding ELCAS funded learners
If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.
Coventry University
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)- online- £6,000
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000
University of Huddersfield
Supply Chain Management with Logistics (Top-up) BSc(Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
BSc (Hons) Management (Top-Up) – £4,850
Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
Westcliff University
Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
Edinburgh Napier University
BA in Business Management – £4,600 BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600 BA in Sales Management – £4,600
University of Sunderland – On Campus
BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250
University of Bolton
BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £10,250
University of Cumbria
BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6,000
NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.
To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling onto the level 5 course, you must have attained a level 4 or equivalent.
Academic Writing and Research Skills
Develop proficiency in academic writing and research through comprehensive instruction and practical application, fostering essential skills for compressive communication and critical analysis.
Logistics And the Business Environment
Explore the intersection of logistics and the business environment, examining strategies and challenges to optimise supply chain efficiency in today’s dynamic market landscape.
Operations and Logistics Management
A comprehensive study of operations and logistics management, covering strategic planning, resource optimisation, and supply chain efficiency for effective business operations.
Finance and Accounting
A deep understanding of finance and accounting principles, fostering the analytical skills needed for sound financial decision-making in diverse business environments
Communication in Business
Examine the dynamics of effective communication in business, emphasising interpersonal, written, and presentation skills crucial for professional success and organizational effectiveness.
Leading and Managing Teams
Develop leadership and team management skills, exploring strategies for effective collaboration, motivation, and decision-making to drive success in diverse organizational settings
The entrepreneurial manager
What is an entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.
Organisation structures
Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.
Practical accounting analysis
Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.
Business planning and goal setting
What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.
Politics and business
Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.
Business law
Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.
Managing in today’s world
Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.
Performance management
Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.
Marketing and sales planning
Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.
Quantitative skills
On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.
The level 4 diploma in logistics and supply chain management has 6 written assignments. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:
More information about the level 4 units can be found here: https://othm.org.uk/qualification/othm-level-4-diploma-in-logistics-and-supply-chain-management
The Qualifi level 5 diploma in business management has 6 written assignments at level 5.
The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
More information about the level 5 units can be found here: Qualifi level 5 diploma in business management
Successful completion of the level 4/5 diplomas and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.
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