NOVUS is an exciting initiative in higher education in the supply chain and logistics industry where the demand for high calibre staff to fill exciting and challenging roles is projected to outstrip the supply of candidates. It offers potential students an unmatched opportunity to study for an honours degree in business, supply chain and logistics that is supplemented by real experience in the field working in a number of participating blue chip manufacturing, retailing and logistics service provider companies, training in key professional and managerial skills and the guarantee of a graduate level job on successful completion of the course. Participating businesses agree to sponsor the scheme and underwrite the jobs and in return are guaranteed a supply of high quality graduates who also have a strong foundation of relevant work experience and key “craft” skills.