Supply Chain Operations

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1 Try a module as a taster for the programme. See for details Online Master of Science in Supply Chain Operations Programme Information Contents Programme Title... 1 Award Type... 1 Awarding Institution... 1 Participant Faculties... 1 Duration... 1 Learning Outcomes... 1 Structure... 1 Delivery... 2 Entry Requirements... 2 msc In SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS Structure... 3 Relationship Between Learning Outcomes and Modules... 4 Delivery Schedule... 5 Module Outlines... 6 Frameworks for Supply Chain Management... 6 Quality Science... 6 Strategic Business... 6 Sales and Operations Planning... 6 Financial Management and Decision Making... 6 Marketing Technology Products... 6 Operations Management... 6 Mathematical Modelling in Supply Chains... 7 Simulation Modelling in Supply Chains... 7 Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Forecasting... 7 Enterprise Modelling and Simulation Game... 7 Thesis (Supply Chain Operations)... 7

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3 Programme Title: Master of Science in Supply Chain Operations Award Type Masters of Science Degree - Postgraduate award Awarding Institution University of Limerck Participant Faculties Faculty of Business (Kemmy Business School) Faculty of Science & Engineering Duration The Programme is 22 Months in duration delivered between August 2016 and May 2018 Aims 1. The programme acknowledges and develops an individuals skills and knowledge in supply chain operations. 2. It enhances their competencies to manage and exploit supply chains processes for competitive advantage. 3. It equips them with enhanced analytical, modelling and diagnostic capabilities for maximising operational performance within supply chains. Learning Outcomes: After completing this programme, you will be able to: 1. Recognise the strategic contribution of supply chain management to organisational performance. 2. Assess the impact that supply chain management has on the key performance indicators of an organisation. 3. Evaluate the impact of upstream and downstream entities on supply chain performance. 4. Influence performance of upstream and downstream factors to maximise value within the organisation s supply chain. 5. Diagnose the priority improvement opportunities within the supply chain optimising the trade-offs between quality, cost and delivery. 6. Design supply chains to maximise value for the organisation. 7. Develop as a productive citizen contributing to sustainable supply chains, economically and environmentally. Structure The programme will consist of 11 taught modules of supply chain related material and two modules of company based research. Each taught module will run for a period of five weeks, during which it will be delivered and assessed. Participants should expect to engage fully during this time. There will be a one week break between modules during the semester. In addition to the taught modules participants will undertake an incompany project in the form of a Thesis. The Thesis module which is based on in company research will run over three semesters for 15 weeks in total. Overall the programme will run over five semesters, each semester being approximately 18 weeks in length. Contact cpe@ul.ie for more information or visit 1

4 Delivery The programme will be delivered on a blended online learning basis and will incorporate a combination of self-instructional materials (i.e. On-line lectures, student guide, interactive learning elements, core texts and recommended readings), and regular tutor led interactions and online tutorials. The student will be supported by a web-based, on-line learning tool, which will provide a learning environment for each module along with course updates, hyperlinks and URLs for further research, examination and assessment, electronic library and an on-line discussion forum. Students will have access to materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the virtual learning environment. Participants should expect to spend 15 hours a week during the semester working on the course. Entry Requirements Applicants for a Master s programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. and Normally 3 to 5 years experience in a supply chain management role. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary. Contact cpe@ul.ie for more information or visit 2

5 MSc in SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS Structure Contact for more information or visit 3

6 Relationship Between Learning Outcomes and Modules Modules / Learning Outcome FRAMEWORKS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT QUALITY SCIENCE STATISTICS STRATEGIC BUSINESS AND SERVICES MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING MARKETING TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS SALES AND OPERATIONS PLANNING MATHEMATICAL MODELLING IN SUPPLY CHAINS SIMULATION MODELLING IN SUPPLY CHAINS SUPPLY CHAIN RISK ASSESSMENT ENTERPRISE, PRODUCT MODELLING & SIMULATIOIN 1. Recognise the strategic contribution of supply chain management to organisational performance. x x x x x 2. Assess the impact that supply chain management has on the key performance indicators of an organisation. x x x x x x x 3. Evaluate the impact of upstream and downstream entities on supply chain performance. x x x x x x x x x 4. Influence performance of upstream and downstream factors to maximise value within the organisation s supply chain. x x x x x 5. Diagnose the priority improvement opportunities within the supply chain optimising the trade-offs between quality, cost and delivery. x x x x x x x x 6. Design supply chains to maximise value for the organisation. x x x x x x x x x Applied Research Project 7. Develop as a productive citizen contributing to sustainable supply chains, economically and environmentally. x x x x x x x x x x x x Contact cpe@ul.ie for more information or visit 4

7 Delivery Schedule MSc in SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS ONLINE DELIVERY 2016 SEMESTER 01 AUTUMN: 8 August to 18 December ORIENTATION 8 August to 21 August FRAMEWORKS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 22 August to 25 September QUALITY SCIENCE 3 October to 6 November STRATEGIC BUSINESS 14 November to 18 December 2016 Winter teaching hiatus 19 December 2016 to 8 January 2017 SEMESTER 02 SPRING 9 January to 21 May THESIS (SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS) 9 January to 22 January SALES AND OPERATIONS PLANNING 23 January to 26 February FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING 6 March to 9 April MARKETING TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS 17 April to 21 May 2017 SEMESTER 03 SUMMER: 29 May 2 July THESIS (SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS) 29 May to 2 July 2017 Summer teaching hiatus 3 July to 24 August 2015 SEMESTER 04 AUTUMN: 21 August 2015 to 17 December OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 21 August to 24 September MATHEMATICAL MODELLING IN SUPPLY CHAINS 2 October to 5 November SIMULATION MODELLING IN SUPPLY CHAINS 13 November to 17 December 2017 Winter teaching hiatus 18 December 2017 to 7 January 2018 SEMESTER 05 SPRING: 8 Janaury 20 May SUPPLY CHAIN RISK ASSESSMENT AND FORECASTING 8 January to 11 February ENTERPRSE MODELLING AND SIMULATION 19 February to 25 March THESIS (SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS) 2 April to 20 May 2018 Contact cpe@ul.ie for more information or visit 5

8 Module Outlines SEMESTER ONE FRAMEWORKS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT The objective of the module is to develop a student s thinking, understanding and management skills in supply chain management (SCM), whilst creating an opportunity for the student to identify and explore the key components and functional areas of SCM within their own Practice. So that learners can plan and execute supply chain improvement within an industry setting QUALITY SCIENCE The aim of this module is to introduce you to the concept of Quality Science, to give you a broad understanding of the Six Sigma methodology, and to give you a broad foundation in the statistical methods and statistical thinking that form the basis of the Six Sigma process. You will learn to build on this foundation so that you have the confidence and statistical skills necessary to visualise and interpret data for better decision making. STRATEGIC BUSINESS Appreciating the scope and direction of the organisation is paramount in planning and managing complex supply chains. This module provides a critical overview of the dimensions of corporate strategy and strategy implementation, with a specific focus on supply chain management and competence as levers of strategic renewal. SEMESTER TWO SALES AND OPERATIONS PLANNING try this module in January 2016 as a programme teaser Integrated Business Planning has evolved over the last 20 years from it s beginnings of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), where it was a purely operations process, focusing on balancing demand and supply, to today, where it sits at the heart of the business, enabling key decisions to be made that influence the future direction of the Enterprise Supply Chain and the realisation of the firms Operational and Strategic objectives. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING This module introduces non-business students to the fundamental concepts and practices of management accounting and finance. It provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify the relevant financial information required to manage the financial and operating resources of a business. MARKETING TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS This module focuses on market analysis for high technology companies, Setting up, managing and changing distribution channels, what differentiates high-tech from more traditional markets? Product life cycles in a high technology environment, Acquiring and processing information from the sales force, Information as a strategic weapon for high technology companies, Developing long term customer partnerships and strategic alliances. SEMESTER FOUR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT The purpose of this module will be to provide an integrated and comprehensive understanding of the merits, limitations and applicability of the diverse operations management approaches currently available for manufacturing and service enterprises. Contact cpe@ul.ie for more information or visit 6

9 MATHEMATICAL MODELLING IN SUPPLY CHAINS This mopdule will provide students with knowledge on mathematical models applicable to supply chains. It will also provide students with modelling and software capabilities to apply mathematical models to supply chains, with example applications of mathematical modelling in supply chains. Students will apply software modelling skills obtained here to subsequent topics. SIMULATION MODELLING IN SUPPLY CHAINS The aim of this module is to provide students with knowledge on discrete event simulation modelling and its application to supply chains. From this it will provide students with modelling and software capabilities to apply simulation to supply chains. An element of the delivery will be the development of programming skills to apply simulation to supply chains using a generic simulation package. SEMESTER FIVE SUPPLY CHAIN RISK ASSESSMENT AND FORECASTING Supply chain and manufacturing methodologies such as lean, Just-in-time and outsourced supplier networks have provided major benefit in the value chain but are causing serious concerns too. Organisations are experiencing rapid supply chain expansion with a decentralised supplier base. Although the expanded supplier based supply chain has helped organisations in gaining major cost advantage and market share, it has resulted in a more unstable supply chain. This module aims to provide the supply chain manager with the competencies to cope in this type of environment. ENTERPRISE MODELLING AND SIMULATION GAME The primary objective of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills learned from the previous two semesters in a managerial setting through competing in an online simulation game. The game is interactive and experientially based and mirrors real market conditions and business scenarios that require managerial decision making in uncertain conditions. THESIS (SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS) The research component of the MSc is designed to develop conceptual, methodological and analytical skills among candidates. Developing from research proposal, candidates are assigned to a research supervisor who will mentor them in the development, execution and completion of their research paper. The paper will be a 15,000-20,000 word submission comprising: A secondary review of the field, culminating in the identification of the research gap and the research propositions to be explored by the candidate; The methodology employed in the empirical component of the work; The findings unearthed and a discussion of these findings in the context of the enfolding literature limitations and direction for future research will also be set down in the thesis. Contact cpe@ul.ie for more information or visit 7