Business Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Year 3 Direct Entry) at University of Greenwich

With the appropriate experience or qualifications, you can study this degree in business purchasing and supply chain management in as little as a year.

Our direct-entry business purchasing and supply chain management degree allows anyone with a foundation degree, HND or two years of higher education in business or management to enter our three-year course in the final year. Modules cover topics such as strategy management, international logistics, advanced project management, and negotiation.

There are very few purchasing degrees available in the UK, and this direct-entry course is designed to meet the need for trained buyers who can source and buy materials and who understand business processes. Our graduates have gone on to buying, procurement and logistics roles in companies such as KPMG and Ford.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Our graduates have gone on to roles in buying, procurement and logistics, and succeeded as supply chain managers, project managers and operations managers. This is one of the few undergraduate degrees in purchasing offered in the UK, and our graduates are sought after by employers such as ASDA, KPMG and Ford.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential. Services include:

• CV, cover letter, and interview tips
• Careers fairs
• Overseas exchange
• Mentoring