Supply Chain Management - Carlow / Wicklow / Wexford

Supply Chain Management is concerned with the management of the flow of goods and information through the value chain, from materials acquisition to final consumption. Put more simply, SCM is about being right: it is about getting the right product, in the right quantity, at the right quality, in the right place at the right time, for the right consumer at the right cost. In achieving all of this, supply chain management takes on many of the functions of a business including: forecasting, inventory management, purchasing management, warehouse management, information technology and transport management. Management professionals in logistics and supply chain management functions also work closely with other areas of the business including human resource management, manufacturing, marketing and finance.

What will I be able to do when I finish this course?
Graduates of this programme will find employment opportunities in all manufacturing sectors including: electronics; pharmaceuticals and food processing - as buyers and material planners. Many opportunities also exist in logistics and distribution. This work involves using sophisticated computerised planning tools such as MRP/ERP, interacting and negotiating with external suppliers and internal customers and contributing to project management as members of cross-functional teams.

What subject areas will I study?
Purchasing and Supplier Management
Strategic Analysis
Supply Chain Planning and Control
Global Logistics
Strategic Procurement
Dissertation and Research Methods

Elective Subjects:
Inventory and Materials Management
Operations Management for Business
ERP Systems Applications

Applicants require an NFQ Level 8 Award or equivalent, for entry to this programme. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The department reserves the right to require applicants to attend for interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

1 year Full-time/1 Year Part-time (2 nights per week, 7-10pm with some Saturdays throughout the year)

Study & Career Opportunities
This qualification will allow the participant to apply for the MBA or MB, depending on his/her business experience, and continue to develop and extend his/her skills base and knowledge at NFQ Level 9.

Potential employment opportunities:
Supply Chain/Warehouse/Inventory Control Manager
Purchasing Manager
Operations Manager
Production Manager
Procurement Manager
Business Development Manager
Supply Chain/Logistics Consultant.