Career opportunities
Graduates of the Programme have gone on to work in a variety of different industries, including consulting, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, retail, logistics, internet and technology-related companies. We run a dedicated supply chain careers fair and leverage job opportunities through our corporate partners.
77% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published in September 2025.
Potential careers for our graduates include:
- Purchasing Manager/Director
- Supply Chain Manager/Director
- Supply Chain Planner/Buyer
- Project Manager
- Logistics Coordinator
- Supply Chain Analyst
UCD Smurfit Careers Network
The UCD Smurfit Careers Network team will work with you to define your career path and support you in developing the career-related skills, know-how, and confidence to pursue your post-MSc career goals. Our holistic programme is designed to support you at key points in your career development. Our programme is structured into three key stages, designed to support you in building and driving your own career.
A variety of workshops, events, one-to-one career appointments and access to a range of online tools and resources prepare you for future opportunities.
Thu Ha Mai
MSc Supply Chain Management 2025, Sea Logistics Operational Care Specialist Pricing, Kuehne & Nagel
“The MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management equipped me with crucial skills and knowledge of supply chains in the context of sustainability. Through involvement in real company projects, I have been prepared to navigate the growing importance of sustainability in global supply chains and drive meaningful change.”
Pascale Garber
MSc Supply Chain Management 2020, Sourcing Manager at Rocky Mountain Soap Co.
"The MSc in Supply Chain Management was truly a life-changing experience for me. The wide range of modules allowed me to develop a broad knowledge base as a foundation for my career. The professors are not just leading experts in their fields but also phenomenal educators. The highlight of the program is undoubtedly the Consulting Project. For many students, this launches the next step in their career through gaining highly marketable experience or even receiving job offers from their clients."
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