Digital transformation in logistics isn’t a choice — it’s a business imperative for staying ahead. MK:U’s Supply Chain Leadership apprenticeship has been tailored to meet the evolving demands of the industry, ensuring apprentices acquire the necessary
knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to manage global supply chains.
Overview
- Start dateOctober 2025
- Duration of programme30 months + EPA
- QualificationBSc (Hons) Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- LocationMilton Keynes/online
- Study typePart-time
- Delivery Blend of in-person and online
- Degree apprenticeship standard Fulfilling the requirements of the Level 6 Logistics and Supply Chain Management apprenticeship standard. You can find more information about the standard on the Institute for Apprenticeships website.
Who is this for?
• Transportation and logistics companies looking to develop future-ready "digital supply chain managers" capable of leading industry-transforming projects.
• Career Changers with a digital mindset, aspiring to senior positions in the supply chain field
• Entry-level supply chain specialists: Establish a strong foothold in digital supply chain transformation regardless of experience level.
Why this MK:U apprenticeship?
• Through working on real-world problems apprentices gain experience in every step of the process, from leading transformational change to managing resilient digital supply chains, embedding sustainability and circular economy principles, along with robotics and autonomous vehicles.
• We offer a wide range of Problem Based Learning case studies, from across all industries, making the learning relevant and practical.
• Our course is designed to provide learners with a well-rounded skill set, encompassing both technical and professional skills essential for success in their roles.
• State-of-the-art facilities and extensive industry partnerships allow apprentices to gain access to industry-focused education that equips them with specialised skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
Modules and subject areas
Level 4 Modules:
- Managing in the digital world
- Global supply chain management
- Managing finance
- Data for decision making
- Professional Skills 1
Level 5 Modules:
- Leading change
- Resilient and sustainable supply chains
- Digitised, logistics, networks and 'the last mile'
- Transport management
- Professional Skills 2
Level 6 Modules:
- Warehousing, distribution centres and inventory management
- Supply chain modelling, forecasting and simulation
- Business process analysis
Learning and assessment
Learning
At MK:U our education style is different from other universities. Instead of traditional lectures and exams, our entire curriculum uses problem-based learning (PBL) as our core educational approach. PBL is an experience-based educational approach where learning is driven by the posing of open-ended, yet meaningful, problem scenarios that apprentices solve through working together in small interdisciplinary groups.
The benefits of PBL:
- Develops more effective collaboration and communication skills;
- Improves organisational skills through allocating roles and tasks;
- Facilitates individual skills and ways of working, promoting diversity of approach;
- Encourages interdisciplinary views;
- Produces more powerful understanding and application of knowledge;
- Shown to increase engagement and performance.
Assessment
At MK:U you will not have any closed-book time-constrained exams (except where required by accrediting bodies or they can be justified as in the best interest of the students). Instead you will engage with a broad range of authentic assessments focused on problem-based learning and applied project work. Examples of these assessments are:
- Individual and group projects,
- Presentations,
- Practical assessments,
- Reflective portfolios.
Next steps
Next steps
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about MK:U apprenticeships, please contact our Admissions Team.
Our students do not always fit traditional academic or career paths. We consider this to be a positive aspect of diversity, not a hurdle. We are looking for a body of professional learners who have a wide range of experiences to share. If you are unsure of your suitability for our apprenticeship programme, we are happy to review your details and give feedback before you make a formal application.
Employers: please book a consultation with our Business Development Team
Prospective students: please ask your employer to get in touch with our Business Development Team to find out more on how they can sponsor you to join the programme.
Applications for apprenticeship routes have to come via the expression of interest form.
Modules
Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.
To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.
