Supply Chain Operations - Online

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.

Supply Chain Operations

Year 1

Spring Modules

• Frameworks for Supply Chain Mgt (M)

• Strategic Business

• 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 for a Master's programme must normally have a minimum second class Level 8 honours degree (QQI NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement.

Applicants with a lower qualification may also be considered provided they can prove to have considerable industrial experience as well as evidence of the ability to study at Masters Level.

Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements* of the University.

The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.

Relevant experience



Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience in a continuous improvement setting and be in a position to affect organisational change. Applicants should ideally be in a front line management role within their organisation.

Those applicants not yet in a front line management role but with 3 or more years experience may also be considered.

2 years part-time, online.

Autumn