Supply Chain Associate - Diploma (Apprenticeship) Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete part-time over two years
- Blended delivery – weekly online lectures, virtual classrooms and work based assignments and projects
- Modules taught during autumn, spring and summer semesters
- Dedicated in-company apprenticeship mentor
- Participate in a ‘Community of Practice’, Summer School and monthly Masterclasses with industry experts
- Interact and engage in peer-to-peer learning activities around the academic content
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Part-time considerations
- Designed for working professionals
- Evening or recorded lectures
- Additional prep and group work time
- Timetable provided after registration
- Emphasis on direct work-based project and assignments
Programme content - Year 1
Core modules
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management (PT3001) focuses on models that analyse, measure and improve supply chain processes within organisations.
- Principles of Inventory Management (MG4041) provides an understanding of the key principles underlying inventory management in the EU and globally.
- Principles of Operational Planning (MG4051) develops understanding of the key principles underlying operations planning in the EU and globally.
- Principles of Manufacturing Management (MG4061) provides an understanding of the key principles underlying manufacturing management in the EU and globally.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Principles of Managing Operations (MG4042) develops understanding of the key principles underlying managing operations in the EU and globally.
- Principles of Distributions and Logistics (MG4052) provides an understanding of the key principles underlying distribution and logistics management.
- Case Study (MG2152) applies knowledge and techniques gained across modules in solving key management problem(s) identified in the case study.
- Teamwork, Change and Cultural Diversity (PT3031) focuses on the student’s understanding of the key areas of teamwork, change and cultural diversity.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Reflective Learning Portfolio (Supply Chain Management) (PT3013) empowers and challenges students to engage in self-evaluation and reflection by prioritising their learning and development needs.
- Company Project 1 (AU3033) provides students with the opportunity to generate ideas and solve problems within their own organisations.
- Apprenticeship Personal and Professional Development Portfolio 1 (PT4023) engages students in a community of practice, in-company mentoring, sector and industry masterclasses, summer school and the creation of a portfolio to investigate emerging trends and identify current and future challenges.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
- Introduction to Models and Frameworks for Supply Chain Management (PT4024) introduces students to a wide range of frameworks to inform systematic thinking on the alignment, design, implementation and operation of supply chains.
- Forecasting and Scheduling (MG2161) fosters an understanding of the importance of forecasting and scheduling in the operation of the supply chain.
- Supply and Demand Planning (MG2051) explores the principles of demand management, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, and distribution planning.
- Case Study 2 (MG2002) provides the opportunity for students to analyse a case study and communicate their learnings and work in a presentation and in written form.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Professional Purchasing (MN2002) develops understanding of the key principles underlying procurement and professional purchasing and the role it plays in an organisation.
- Supply Chain Operations Management (PT4021) focuses on continuous improvement techniques for improving products and processes.
- Strategic Management (MG3024) explores strategic management tools and techniques that assist in assessment of the internal business and external business environments.
- Transport and Logistics (MG4062) develops understanding of the role of transport and logistics in the wider supply chain.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Skills Portfolio (Supply Chain Operations) (MG4033) promotes the understanding and development of a range of skills for the performance of supply chain management related roles in contemporary organisations.
- Company Project 2 (AU3034) enables students to research, analyse, implement and document a company-based project which they will communicate in a presentation and in written form.
- Apprenticeship Personal and Professional Development Portfolio 2 (PT4006) engages students in a community of practice, in-company mentoring, sector and industry masterclasses, summer school and the creation of a portfolio to investigate emerging trends and identify current and future challenges.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
