Overview

Entry to the MSc (Supply Chain Management - Lean SCM Black Belt) programme is only via the Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Lean SCM Black Belt.

The MSc in Supply Chain Management - Lean SCM Black Belt is a part-time programme running for 6 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students complete and submit a 12,000 - 15,000 word dissertation which will be supported by a seminar series. Depending on the area of research a student will register for a 30 credit module under the supervision of an academic in one of the following departments: Management and Marketing; Food Business and Development; Accounting, Finance and Information Systems.

See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Postgraduate Diploma - Year 1
Students take 45 credits as follows:
Core Modules
IS6401	Information Systems and Technologies in Supply Chains	5
MG6200	Advanced Lean Tools and Practices in Process Improvement	10
MG6201	Driving Operational Excellence through Lean Leadership	10
MG6202	Strategic Planning and Implementation in Supply Chains	10
MG6203	Leadership and Change Management in Supply Chains	10
Postgraduate Diploma - Year 2
Students take 15 credits as follows:
Core Modules
FE6201	Current Issues in Supply Chain Management	5
MG6204	Lean Black Belt Project	10
MSc Dissertation
Students take 30 credits as follows: 1
FE6202	Dissertation in Supply Chain Management	30
or IS6402	Dissertation in Supply Chain Management
or MG6205	Dissertation in Supply Chain Management
Total Credits		90

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Students register for the dissertation module in their area of research.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc Supply Chain Management - Lean SCM BlackBelt (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
• Appraise leadership competencies that are useful in addressing key ethical and sustainability challenges facing leaders at various levels within organisations and along supply chains;
• Reflect on the role of a responsible leader and their ability to affect ethical and sustainable behaviour within organisational and supply chain contexts;
• Demonstrate research proficiency.