Supply Chain Operations

Key programme benefits to future students

Participants will develop enhanced analytical, modelling and diagnostic capabilities for maximising operational performance within supply chains. Students learn and can immediately apply best practice supply chain management skills through every link in the chain.



Course delivery is through a combination of self-instructional materials and regular webinars and online tutorials. Modules are delivered online via our dedicated online learning management system facilitating a flexible learning environment.



The programme includes a substantial industry-based thesis.



Key Fact: Fees funded through Generation Apprenticeship for upskilling industry.



*This Masters programme is also available as an apprenticeship (Supply Chain Manager) with up to 80% fees paid by SOLAS & HE

Supply Chain Operations

Year 1

Spring Modules

• Frameworks for Supply Chain Mgt (M)

• Strategic Business

• Operations Management Mathematical Modelling in Supply Chain (M)



Autumn Modules

• Marketing Technology Products (M)

• Simulation Modelling in Supply Chains (M)



Year 2

Spring Modules

• Quality Science (M); Operations Mgt (M)

• Sales and Operations Planning (M)



Summer Modules

• Thesis Proposal Preparation



Autumn Modules

• Financial Management & Decision Making

• Supply Chain Risk Assessment & Forecasting

• Thesis (thesis submission in the following Spring semester)

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.



Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in a continuous improvement setting and be in a position to affect organisational change. Ideally, they should be in a frontline management role within their organisation.



The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

2 years part-time, online.

Autumn