Supply Chain Management

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.  Please see  www.EUFunds.ie

FAO Applicants Resident in Ireland: Springboard+ Funding

This course has been funded under the Irish Government’s ‘Springboard+’ programme, for more information on the fee structure please head to the Springboard+ website here. To be eligible you need to be:

• Resident in Ireland - either with a valid social welfare claim in place for unemployed people; or, for employed people, proof of having been resident here for 3 out of last 5 years.
• Non-EU Irish residents must have ‘Stamp 4’ residency immigration status or above in order to be eligible.
• Recent Graduates of full-time level 8 degree programmes are not eligible for Springboard+ funding for one year after graduation date but may apply as fee-paying students.
• The funding is not open to people who are not resident in Ireland. Please see further information on Springboard+ eligibility.
• The Springboard+ application closing date is Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

Overview

This Masters course offers a robust understanding of the concepts and best practices in Supply Chain Management for application in todays global economy. Supply chain management and sourcing have become a central focus for companies due to the rapid changes in demand for products and services, globalisation and technology. With operations becoming more complex, companies in the manufacturing, retail and technological sectors are searching for individuals with supply chain expertise. This course has been designed in collaboration with industry to address those needs.

 

What will I be able to do when I finish this course ?

On completion, graduates of this course will be able to:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice of Supply Chain Management to a variety of industry operations;
• Build and develop multi-disciplinary teams across all functions to bring about radical improvements in supply chain capability;
• Effectively plan and manage resources at each stage of the supply chain;
• Use critical thinking and research skills to design/redesign, implement and improve more sustainable, competitive and quality led supply chains from supplier to customer;
• Communicate effectively with teams at all levels internally and build more sustainable, beneficial relationships along all stages of the supply chain from supplier to customer.
   

What subjects will I study?

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Communications for Supply Chain Professionals
• Performance Management
• Research Project
• Supply Chain Financial Management
• Sustainable Supply Chains
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Global Logistics and Technology