Operations & Supply Chain Management

Course Overview

Ideal for students with strong analytical skills, this programme equips graduates with the tools and expertise to manage supply chain processes and their connected operations in a global and increasingly digitalised marketplace. Monitoring risk, leveraging innovation and managing collaboration are some of the core themes embedded in this programme.



Operations and supply chain management (OSCM) are core to every business and organisation. OSCM determines how resources are used, and how value is delivered to the end customer or user.



Trinity Business School - More than a degree

We are a globally-renowned, triple-accredited business school delivering an ultra-modern educational experience and innovative research from the heart of Dublin’s thriving capital city. At Trinity Business School, we offer programmes that will push you to reach your full potential. Immerse yourself in the latest business theory and practice, unlock powerful alumni and career networks, and accelerate your career prospects and success.



We aim to produce graduates who will become future change-makers and who seek to shape and transform business for good.



Course Structure

This masters programme is 90 credits delivered over one academic year. The taught component comprises modules totalling 60 credits. Students also complete a substantial research project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be eligible for consideration for the award of the degree.

Michaelmas Term (September to December)

• Business Analytics

• Business Ethics

• Global Supply Chain Management

• Operations Analytics

• Operations Management

• Research Methods



Hilary Term (January to April)

• Financing & Procurement in Supply Chains

• New Product Development

• Project Management

• Supply Chain Science



Trinity Term (May to August)

• Dissertation or Company Research Project



This project allows students to showcase the knowledge they have gained and enhance their career potential by specialising in a particular area.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to posses a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent. They should also have two academic referees (applicants with work experience can instead provide one academic and one professional referee).



Applicants whose first language is not English and were not educated in the language will also need to complete an English competency exam (in line with Trinity's postgraduate English language requirements).

Closing Date: 31st July 2025

You will be assessed through a mixture of written exams and continuous assessment

1 year full-time

Next Intake: September 2025

Career Opportunities

This programme allows graduates to blend the strategic and analytical skills acquired, with the soft skills of teamwork, relationship management and communication. These skills are now vital for every sector, from manufacturing, agri-food, consumer goods, construction, service sector, public sector, to the digital sector. Gone are the days of supply chain skills being resigned to 'just manufacturing or logistics'.