Programme Overview (50% Skillnet Ireland Funding Available - See How to Apply Section)
The current climate of supply chain disruptions, shortages and delays have made it abundantly clear what happens when companies, governments, and other organisations are lacking in supply chain management skills. Addressing both the recent disruptions and the urgent need to create sustainable supply chains that do not create harm to socio-ecological systems requires a radical rethinking of the supply chain network and how it is managed.
Supply chains are complex and global by nature with production and consumption located all over the world. Addressing key sustainability issues, such as reducing a supply chain’s carbon footprint, requires global coordination and action. Managing a supply chain has always centred around engagement between for profit firms. But to create sustainable supply chains also requires engagement with regulators, NGOs, and other members of civil society. This combination of factors means sustainable supply chain managers must be global thinkers with an ability to influence and engage with diverse stakeholders and networks.
The objective of this Diploma in Sustainable Supply Chain Management is to give participants the knowledge, tools, and insights to understand and manage sustainable supply chains. Participants will learn and apply the latest thinking from sustainable operations, logistics and purchasing along with advanced techniques for planning and controlling both operational and project environments. By participating in the Diploma, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to manage their supply chain both strategically and operationally to positively contribute to their organisation’s economic, environmental, and social outcomes.
Key Details
29th October
Next Intake
€8,670 & €8,260*(*UCD Business Alumni)
Fees
9 Months
Duration
6 X 2 day modules
Delivery
NFQ Level 9 / 30 ECTS
Accredited / Credits
Module Dates
|
MODULE |
DATE |
FACULTY |
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Module 1: Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chain Management |
Tuesday PM 29th October, Wednesday 30th October and Thursday 31st October 2024 |
Mark Pagell & Kate McLoughlin |
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Module 2: Sustainable Operations Management |
Tuesday 10th December, Wednesday 11th December 2024 |
Eamonn Ambrose & Enrico Secchi |
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Module 3: Sustainable Logistics |
Tuesday 4th February Wednesday 5th February 2025 |
Heletjé van Staden |
| Module 4: Sustainable Purchasing |
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd March 2025 |
Mark Pagell |
|
Module 5: Applied Sustainable Supply Chain Analytics |
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May 2025 |
Enrico Secchi & Javier Amaya Silva |
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Module 6: Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation |
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025 |
Katie McLoughlin & Heletjé van Staden |
MSc Pathway
This standalone diploma also forms part of the optional MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice) Pathway. The pathway framework is comprised of twelve diploma programmes. If participants successfully complete any three of these twelve diplomas within a recommended 5-year timeframe, they are awarded with the MSc in Business (Leadership & Management Practice).
Our portfolio of pathway diplomas build on your existing skill set and add relevant value to your business needs. From corporate governance to leadership development, our diplomas deepen your understanding of contemporary business issues and will help you become a stronger leader who can deal with complex issues in rapidly-changing environments. Our unique teaching method, immersive learning environment and world-class faculty combine to produce an educational experience like no other.
The majority of our diploma programmes are delivered over a series of 6 two-day workshops within a 9-12 month period. Workshops are typically held on Fridays and Saturdays to minimise interference with busy work schedules. The majority of our diploma programmes are assessed on a module-by-module basis through a variety of practical assignments. There are no examinations (excluding the Diploma in Corporate Governance).
Smurfit Executive Development ranked 35th globally in latest 2023 Financial Times Rankings
UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked 35th in the world in the 2023 Financial Times Executive Education Open Enrolment rankings. We are ranked 1st in Ireland and 21st in Europe with an increased overall participant satisfaction rating at 9.33/10.
The only Irish business school ranked in the Open Enrolment rankings, Smurfit Executive Development is globally ranked 25th place for New Skills and Learning, 28th place for Aims Achieved and 28th place for International Location which highlights the extent to which programmes are run off-site and outside the school’s base country and region bringing diversity of thought to the learning environment.
In addition, UCD Smurfit Executive Development ranked 34th for Teaching Methods and Materials, 35th for Course Design and 37th for Faculty. Find out more here.
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