Supply Chain Management
Graduates of this Specialist Diploma will gain an expert understanding how supply chain management has developed, its impact organisation and control for both the individual and the organisation. It will also address the key issues of strategy for managing and nurturing a company's interactions with customers, clients and sales prospects and using data and technology to gain competitive advantage. Participants will develop their technical skills in simulation and modelling to increase their ability to process information and make decision based on accurate data and models.
Subjects taught
Programme Content
Spring Semester
• Frameworks for Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Business and Operations Management
• Mathematical Modelling in Supply Chain
Autumn Semester
• Marketing Technology Products
• Simulation Modelling in Supply Chains
Entry requirements
Applicants require a 2.1 degree in any discipline or equivalent and at least five years relevant work experience in a supply chain function.
Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University.
The recognition of prior learning and prior experiential learning as per university policy will be applied to this course. Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may be interviewed by the Academic
Application dates
What to Include with your Application
Delays in receiving these documents will affect the progress of your application.
- Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
- Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
- A copy of your most recent CV, (for Springboard+ applicants, please note that by providing this document you are agreeing that we may send it to members of industry if you require assistance when searching for an Industry Learning Placement (ILE) or project work. Applies to some courses only).
- Proof of Status, e.g. unemployed, employed, self employed, returners. Acceptable documents for proof of status can be found here https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements:
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
• English language competency certificate
Duration
1 Year Blended