Minimum Entry Requirements
This programme is aimed at learners with a Level 8 honours bachelor’s primary undergraduate degree, or Higher Diploma, in a cognate area (e.g. computer science, IT, science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, business (including quantitative methods), engineering, maths and management information systems), who wish to specialise in the field of supply chain management with a view to entering the industry, or those with a Level 8 honours bachelor’s primary undergraduate degree, or Higher Diploma, in a non-cognate area plus three to five years’ experience of logistics or supply chain management and who require a qualification in this area in order to progress professionally. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learners will need to have achieved a minimum second class second division award (2.2 classification) in their honours Bachelor’s Level 8 degree.

We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2025.

Next Intake dates:
January 2025
April 2025
September 2025

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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Career Opportunities
Many international companies are choosing Ireland as the ideal location for their supply chain functions, according to Careerwise Ireland (2021). In Ireland, specifically, there are currently 488 supply chain vacancies ranging from mid-senior to executive level. Job titles range from Supply Chain Manager, Sourcing Specialist, and Planner to Operations Insight Specialist, Supply Chain Systems Analyst, and Supply Chain Director.

Graduates from the MSc in Supply Chain Management programme have the potential to excel in roles such as:
• Supply Chain Manager
• Procurement Officer
• Excellence Manager

In addition, this programme will prepare graduates for further study for example a PhD in Supply Chain Management.