Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain Management prepares students to orchestrate the complex networks that move products, services, information, and finances from original producers to end-consumers. Designed for team players with strong communication skills and an interest in commercial operations, the programme emphasizes modern, sustainable, and environmentally responsible supply chain strategies crucial for contemporary business success.
Practical Learning & Work Placement
Work placement is an integral part of the course during Year 3, providing direct hands-on industry experience before graduation. Built for maximum flexibility, the programme allows students to establish a broad business foundation across the first two years before specializing in supply chain management. An embedded exit award—the Higher Certificate in Business (NFQ Level 6)—is also available upon completion of Year 2.
Coursework
The curriculum combines core business principles with dedicated supply chain and management topics across Year 3:
- Semester 5:
- ERP System Applications (Mandatory)
- Business Finance (Mandatory)
- Operations Management for the Supply Chain (Mandatory)
- Inventory and Materials Management (Mandatory)
- Purchasing and Supplier Management (Mandatory)
- Semester 6:
- Work Placement (Elective)
- Business Internship Project (Elective)
- Business Information Systems 3 (Elective)
- Organisational Behaviour 2 (Elective)
- Industrial Relations 2 (Elective)
- Study Semester Abroad (Elective)
- Business English 2 (Elective)
- Enterprise Development II (Elective)
- New Product Innovation (Elective)
Career Opportunities
Graduates earn a Level 7 qualification that opens up essential operational roles across indigenous and global supply chain networks, alongside progression pathways to Level 8 honours add-on degrees:
- Supply Chain & Operations Specialist
- Logistics & Inventory Coordinator
- Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
- Freight & Distribution Analyst
- Progression to Level 8 Honours Add-on Programmes & Specialized Business Studies
Upon completion of the degree, graduates are equipped to drive efficiency, sustainability, and commercial impact across diverse industries, or seamlessly advance their qualifications through Level 8 honours studies.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Business Financial Accounting 1 (M) | Business Financial Accounting 2 (M) |
| Communications and Academic Writing (M) | Data Analysis for Business 1 (M) |
| Microeconomics (M) | Macroeconomics (M) |
| IT for Business 1 (M) | Management in Action (M) |
| An Introduction to Management Theory (M) | Business Psychology 1 (M) |
| Quantitative Techniques 1 (M) | Quantitative Techniques 2 (M) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Business Cost Accounting (M) | Business Management Accounting (M) |
| Data Analysis for Business 2 (M) | Macroeconomy of Ireland (M) |
| Business Law 1 (M) | Business Law 2 (M) |
| Human Resource Management 1 (M) | Supply Chain Management (M) |
| Introduction to Marketing (M) | Contemporary Marketing Practice (M) |
| Business Psychology 2 (E) | Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (E) |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (E) | Human Resource Management 2 (E) |
| IT for Business 2 (E) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| ERP System Applications (M) | Work Placement (E) |
| Business Finance (M) | Business Internship Project (E) |
| Operations Management for the Supply Chain (M) | Business Information Systems 3 (E) |
| Inventory and Materials Management (M) | Organisational Behaviour 2 (E) |
| Purchasing and Supplier Management (M) | Industrial Relations 2 (E) |
| Study Semester Abroad (E) | |
| Business English 2 (E) | |
| Enterprise Development II (E) | |
| New Product Innovation (E) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Entry Requirements
5 subjects: 06/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates are elligble to proceed to Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Supply Chain Management (NFQ Level 8) year 4.
What exemptions will I receive?
-Notes
-What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Graduates of this course may find employment in many sectors in a variety of roles, including: Supply
Chain Manager; Operations Manager; Retail Manager, Distribution Manager; Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager and Consultancy to name a few. Supply Chain is at the forefront of the Internet of Things and therefore presents many opportunities for those with an interest in technology. Interacting and negotiating with suppliers and customers and contributing to project management as members of cross-functional teams are also key areas of career opportunity.
