Global Supply Chain Management

Overview

The programme is designed to broaden and deepen the knowledge and skill base of graduates of the NMCI/MTU L7 SCM degree. This programme will also appeal to Business, Engineering and IT graduates (L7/L8/L9) who have some experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Supply chain graduates and their companies have shown particular interest in enhancing their knowledge of issues such as international customs regulations, strategic management of global logistics and supply chain and transport planning management (considering the implications of global disruptor events).

Students gain valuable knowledge and skills in key subject areas, which are relevant to managing global logistics and supply chain networks for indigenous and multinational corporations in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, electronics, food and beverage, energy, sectors; and the third party and fourth-party logistics (3PL, 4PL) providers and service companies that support these sectors. This programme is suited to those with a wide range of backgrounds, from engineering and science to business and the arts; those already in supply chain management careers; and those keen to join this dynamic and rewarding sector.

Application Procedure

You must register with Springboard and apply for the Bachelor of Business Honours Degree Award in Global Supply Chain Management. Once your application on the Springboard website has been accepted, MTU Admissions office in Cork will be in contact with you to complete your registration.

Non-springboard applicants can also apply directly above.

Course Delivery

This one-year programme (delivered two evenings per week, and some Saturdays), is a production, distribution and service-focused Level 8 programme. Integral elements of this programme are the blended delivery involving online delivery (at least 70%) of modules and supplemented with class tutorials.

The programme is focused on continuing professional development (CPD), incorporating skills training in: effective interpersonal communication; teamwork; analytical thinking; creative problem solving; negotiation management; and business acumen. The programme is delivered over three semesters with the third semester dedicated to a dissertation.

Academic year: 9th September 2024 to 31st August 2025.

Award

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Global Supply Chain Management (60 ECTS, Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

Semester 1

• Global Supply Chain Sustainable Management
• Advanced Financial Planning
• Supply Network Optimisation
• Research Project Proposal
• Strategic Procurement Sustainable Management
• Lean Sigma Fundamentals

Semester 2

• Int’l Supply Chain in the Customs Environment Transport Planning and Logistics
• Enterprise Systems
• Basic Stats and Lean Sigma Tools Project Management (PM) in SCM Port Operations Management

Semester 3

• Research Dissertation Supply Chain

Entry Requirements

Ordinary Bachelor degree in Supply Chain or equivalent, at grade H2.2 or higher. (Examples of equivalence: a degree holder in business, engineering or IT disciplines with experience in logistics/supply chain management in the industry). Suitably qualified applicants who have been out of the work environment for a number of years and have a previous history of employment but may require upskilling, reskilling or cross-skilling to transition back to the workforce are most welcome. Applicants will also be considered under MTU’s well-established RPL process.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

This course is available through Springboard+, which is a Government initiative offering free and heavily subsidised courses.

• For more details on eligibility, please see https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility

Non-Springboard+ Fees: €4,800

Please note that non-Springboard+ eligible applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 

Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button; you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.