Course Details
Duration: 15 Months
Award: Diploma
Qualification: NFQ Level 8 Minor Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
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Brief Description
The programme was developed in conjunction with industry partners to upskill current personnel who have shown the aptitude and track record of competence in supply chain operations to aspire to a degree level qualification.
The one year distance education diploma will provide education and practical application of the SCOR™ Framework concepts, enabling participating companies gain competitive advantage through the application of the principles to drive improvement with measureable results. A company-based project will form a key element of the programme, ensuring the integration of the various concepts in the participants' workplace. It will provide participants with the practical the tools and tecniques needed to understand Supply Chain Management within their own organisation.
Semester 01: Autumn (September to December) :
PT3001- Introduction to Supply Chain Management 6ECTS
PT3011- Plan within Supply Chains 6ECTS
PT3021- Make within Supply Chains 6ECTS
PT3031 - Teamwork Change & Cultural Diversity 6ECTS
Semester 02: Spring (January to June)
PT3041 - Sigma Improvement Methodologies 6ECTS
PT3051 - Source within Supply Chains 6ECTS
PT3061 - Deliver & Return within Supply Chain 6ECTS
Semester 03: Autumn (September to December)
PT3071 - Information Systems & Decision Support 6ECTS
PT3081 - Integrating Development to Production 6ECTS
PT3091 - Supply Chain Project 6ECTS
A diploma/degree in any discipline from a third-level institution.
or
A NCEA National Diploma from a third-level institution
or
Equivalent qualification and a minimum of 3 years working within a service/manufacturing/supply chain environment.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may be interviewed by the Programme Board to ascertain their suitability for the programme.
Successful completion of the UL Assessment of Experiential & Professional Skills module may be required by the Course Board upon reviewing a candidate´s application. The recognition of prior learning and prior experiential learning as per university policy will be applied to this course.
Programme fees are €4536, payable over three semesters (€1512 x 3).