Sustainable Supply Chain Management & Global Logistics - Athlone

The MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics is designed for students who wish to move into middle and senior supply chain management and logistics management roles in organisations.



This programme provides the student with an overview of contemporary and emerging best practices regarding industry trends, digitisation and sustainable business practices.



Given the scale and importance of global supply chain and logistics processes, the demand for highly skilled supply chain and logistics professionals is increasing.



Graduates of this programme will acquire the business, technical and transversal skills to become successful managers and leaders in their organisations.

Semester 1

Supply Chain Management, Operations and Process Management Credits: 10

Global Purchasing and Supply Management Credits: 10

Supply Chain and Logistics Analytics Credits: 5

Supply Chain Finance and Risk Management Credits: 5



Semester 2

Sustainability, Innovation and Supply Chain Technology Credits: 10

Global Logistics and Transport Management Credits: 10

Research Methods Credits: 5

Strategic Management and Leadership Credits: 5



Semester 3

Dissertation Credits: 30

For all Taught Masters Degree (Level 9) programmes, applicants must hold:



A minimum 2.2 honours bachelor degree (Level 8) in a cognate discipline

or

A minimum 2.2 honours bachelor degree (Level 8) in a non-cognate discipline with considerable experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning

or

Equivalent Qualifications. Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered.

1 year full-time.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS and/or elsewhere.



Career Opportunities

This Masters programme will prepare graduates to work in a number of job roles,including:



Supply Chain Analyst or Manager

Project Managers

Logistics Managers

Operations consultants/Manufacturing or Service -Operations Managers

Warehouse/Inventory Manager

Purchasing Manager/Buyer/Planner.