Northumbria University London · Northumbria University
Explore how products, services and information move through organisations and across borders. Combine operations and supply chain thinking to support efficient, resilient business performance.
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Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company or organisation.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Import-export clerks co-ordinate the movement of goods in and out of the UK, and make sure that shipments meet legal and customs regulations.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Business project managers plan tasks and organise people and resources to complete work projects on time and on budget.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Management consultants advise organisations on how to solve problems and be more efficient.
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Business development managers build long-lasting relationships with customers and help their businesses to grow and improve.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Manage storage, stock, distribution teams and warehouse operations.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Analyse transport needs and develop sustainable movement plans.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinate vehicle operations, staffing and transport compliance.
How to get there: Requires transport operations experience and appropriate transport-manager professional competence/CPC where responsible for a licensed operator; degree completion alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Use mathematical models to improve decisions and operational processes.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinate manufacturing output, quality, resources and costs.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Selects products and negotiates purchasing for retail businesses.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Helps organisations prevent workplace injury and illness.
How to get there: Obtain appropriate occupational safety training, such as a recognised NEBOSH qualification, and practical risk-assessment experience; the academic course does not itself confer safety competence.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Quality control officers check that a company's products and services meet quality standards.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Develop responsible business practices and sustainability initiatives.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Insurance risk surveyors advise clients about the potential risks to them or their business, and how to minimise them to get the right level of cover.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to meet sales targets.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assesses environmental effects and advises on improvement and compliance.
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
£10,000
Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent; applicants without a relevant degree may be considered on professional experience; English language requirement applies.
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Fully online distance learning; part-time, tutor-supported.
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Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
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