OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Programme Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to broaden learners’ understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for those who wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. It is also suitable for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge, skills and move to the next level professionally.

Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to further their career as a logistics and supply chain professional as well as the opportunity to embark on further study towards a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.

Entry Requirements

For entry in to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
• Mature learners with management experience
• Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course
• English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

Programme Structure

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Modules

• Logistics Management (20 credits)
• Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics (20 credits)
• Procurement and Supply Management (20 credits)
• Supply Chain and Operations Strategy (20 credits)
• Sustainable Operations Management (20 credits)
• Business Research Methods (20 credits)

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 6 months for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

Progressions

Achieving the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners are eligible to progress to Master’s (Top up) programmes at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to progress to an MBA (Top Up) with advanced standing with many universities in the UK and overseas.