Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain Management SE414

  • NFQ Level 7
  • SE414
  • 214
  • 3 Years
  • Overview
  • Further Studies
  • Career Prospects
  • Entry Requirements
  • Subjects
  • Enquiries

What is the Course about?

Supply Chain is the management of any combination of processes, functions, activities, relationships, and pathways along which products, services, information, and financial transactions move in and between enterprises. It also involves any, and all, movement of these from original producer to the ultimate end-user or consumer. Doing all of the above in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way is now a key supply chain consideration.

Course Structure

Students who choose the Supply Chain Management option at Year 3 will study a range of specialist subjects in more detail.

Is this course for you?

If you are a team player, have strong communications skills, have an interest in how business is transacted and feel you would like to make an impact in the work you do, then a career in supply chain management might be for you.

Special Features:

  • Work Placement is an integral part of the course in Year 3.
  • Maximum flexibility enabling students to choose a speciality after Year 2.
  • Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Business (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.

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?

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Notes

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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.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

  • 5O6/H7
  • English or Irish O6/H7
  • Mathematics O6/H7

Subjects

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
IT for Business
Quantitative Techniques 1
Microeconomics
Business Financial Accounting 1
Elective
Communications and Academic Writing
French I
German I
Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Management
Business Financial Accounting 2
Quantitative Techniques 2
Macroeconomics
Business Law
Elective
Business Psychology 1
French II
German II
Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Business Law
Introduction to Marketing
Business Applications 3
Human Resource Management 1
Elective
Business Psychology 2
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1
French III
German III
Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Business Management Accounting
Supply Chain Management
Macroeconomy of Ireland
Contemporary Marketing Practice
Elective
Intermediate Financial Accounting 2
Human Resource Management 2
Business Applications 4
French IV
German IV
Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Operations Management for the Supply Chain
Business Finance
Inventory and Materials Management
ERP System Applications
Purchasing and Supplier Management
Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Work Placement
Group Elective 1
Business Internship Project
The Global Economy 2
Business Information Systems 3
Corporate Finance
Organisational Behaviour 2
Industrial Relations 2
French IV
German IV

For Further Information Contact

Programme Director
Dr Patricia Maher
PhD
E: patricia.maher@setu.ie