MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

GBS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
Type
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Validated by
QQI
Mode
Full-Time / Part-Time / Blended Learning
Campus
Limerick / Dublin Main Campus
NFQ Level
9
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Course Overview

Develop the skills necessary for a successful career in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Designed and delivered by a team of industry and practice professionals and full-time academics, the Masters in Procurement and Supply Chain Management provides learners with the specialist skills required for successful careers in the procurement, purchasing and supply management fields across a broad range of industries.

Graduates of this programme will learn the knowledge, skills and competencies to work, recognised by employers as a high demand area due to the strategic and commercial imperative of procurement and supply chain. The programmes ensure learners develop into well-rounded business professionals with the interpersonal skills and business acumen to communicate effectively inside as well as outside the fields of procurement and supply management.
 

Why Study Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Griffith College?

This course equips students with the specialist skills required for successful careers in procurement and supply management across a wide range of industries.

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) 
  • Students will develop their knowledge and skills to understand the holistic view of a business.
  • Students will enhance their ability to research current trends and developments in procurement and supply management.
  • Winner of the 2019 Excellence in Education & Training award.
  • flexible study model gives students the option of either full-time or part-time study.
  • Lecturers with deep industry knowledge of both public and private sector procurement and supply chain management.
  • In Limerick: Guest speakers throughout the programme have included Dr. Frankie O'Connell from The University of Surrey, NUIG's Dr. Olivia McDermott, Sarah Blake - CEO Earthology ( Green Procurement), Prashant Kumar Supply Chain consultant and lecturer at UCD, and Grace O'Sullivan Green Party MEP. 
  • Annual Attendance at the Supply Chain and Procurement Expo.
  • Progression: Students gain work experience in exciting companies and have gone on to work in Valeo, Baxter, Amax and Dell Technologies.

Intake Dates

  • Limerick - Blended - September 2024
  • Limerick - Full-Time - September 2024
  • Limerick - Part-Time - September 2024
  • Dublin - Full-Time - February 2025
  • Limerick - Full-Time - February 2025
  • Dublin - Part-Time - February 2025
  • Limerick - Part-Time - February 2025
  • Dublin - Full-Time - February 2025
  • Limerick - Full-Time - February 2025
  • Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025
  • Limerick - Full-Time - September 2025

What our students say


Through my masters, I’ve gained not only knowledge to deal with the challenges of this specific area, but also how to manage one of the most talked-about topics currently, sustainability. I was fascinated by how simple actions and adaptations in business strategy can improve the way we treat our environment.

Nicolle Carvalho Ferreira
MSc in International Procurement and Supply Management

Course Details

The MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management includes the option of a postgraduate diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management for learners who complete the 60 ECTS in taught modules and do not wish to complete the MSc dissertation. This course is run part-time at Griffith College Dublin and full-time in Griffith College Limerick

Learners must complete in semester 2 either Logistics and International Trade or Sustainable SMEs: Fostering Resilience and Compliance. Learners are also required to complete either a Dissertation or a Dissertation by Practice - Industry Project to be awarded an MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Award. 

Stage 1 - Semester 1

This module offers advanced insights into the theory, practices, processes, and contemporary perspectives in Sustainable Procurement within an international context. In today's global landscape marked by climate crises, environmental degradation, and significant social disparities, the integration of sustainability into procurement practices is imperative. Therefore, this module seeks to familiarise participants with essential procurement concepts while providing guidance on incorporating sustainability into all procurement activities.

The supply chain management module aims to provide learners with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains. With recent disruptions highlighting the vulnerability of global supply networks, this module emphasises the need to both understand and address these varied challenges, while incorporating increasing sustainability requirements in a rapidly developing technological environment.

The evolving ESG, and sustainable finance legal and regulatory landscape, is having a significant impact on the financial services sector, and organisations and their financing policy and decision-making. This module looks at this changing environment and considers the impact on capital markets, investment and trading, including products, pricing, risk and return. 

The importance of being able to identify and manage financial risk is essential and the module considers the responsibilities of both investors and the investment product provider.
 

This module will equip learners with the practical skills necessary to develop and implement effective circular procurement strategies. Through interactive exercises and simulations, learners will learn how to evaluate different circular procurement models, such as product-as-a-service and closed-loop supply chains and identify the most suitable approaches for specific organisational contexts. They will also explore methods for integrating circularity criteria into procurement policies, contracts, and supplier relationships, enabling them to effectively incorporate circular principles into procurement decision-making processes.

 

Stage 1 - Semester 2

In this module, learners will gain knowledge and insight into the nature, purpose, and significance of business, commercial and academic research. The module will guide learners on how to conduct a critical literature review using the best practices to develop a critical approach. Workshops will cover various primary data collection and analysis techniques. Learners will develop an understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and learn how to effectively choose and apply them in their research. Learners develop the skillsets to argue and defend their work in a professional manner. 


 

The main purpose of this module is to provide a framework for learners to understand the significant role played by leadership in shaping organisational culture, in communication across the organisation and in responding to and driving organisational change. Leaders have a profound impact on organisations, on the employees and managers and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

This module focuses on supply chain information systems and technologies, essential for modern procurement. By integrating diverse knowledge and practical skills, learners gain expertise in leveraging technology to optimise procurement strategies, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance. . 

The module equips learners, with the essential knowledge and skills required to engage in effective and ethical negotiations within the context of supply chain management. The objectives of the module include providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of negotiation theories, strategies, and tactics relevant to sustainable supply chains. 

Learners will learn to analyse negotiation situations through the lens of sustainability, considering environmental, social, and economic factors.

This module relate to the supply chain impact on communities and society, on environmental aspects, and on ethical trading and business conduct from a sustainable procurement perspective. The module looks at the alignment of sustainable goals, targets and metrics of any organisation with their supply chain to create and maintain a resilient compliant sustainable supply chain.

Understanding the CSRD enables future supply chain professionals to engage more effectively with stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, investors, and regulatory bodies in relation to ESG matters. Learners will learn the importance of transparent reporting and communication in building trust and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. 

Electives - Semester 2

This module introduces and develops the concepts, perspectives and tools associated with the European (EU) Voluntary Small, Medium, Enterprise(VSME) standard, recommended. It provides conceptual understanding and places the concepts and tools within the complexities of the EU Green Deal, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other related EU directives that are or can be applicable to SMEs. 

The module brings an international perspective that focuses on the interrelationships between logistics, production, distribution and consumption. Most companies operate in an increasingly integrated and complex supply chain, which has required a revolution in how logistics operates at company level. Companies that trade, produce and/or sell all have an increasing interdependency on international logistics. Additionally, in an increasingly complex world the growth in external effects which impact both logistics and a company’s ability to trade (e.g. wars, natural disasters, pandemic, etc.) there is a requirement for learners to be able to critically analyse their supply chains in order to ensure business continuity.

 

Research Dissertation

The dissertation module gives learners the chance to delve deeply into a specific area or issue at the core of procurement and supply chain management. By drawing on substantial research, literature, concepts and techniques, learners will combine management theory and practice. They will be assisted in devising the research question, designing an appropriate methodology, critically reviewing relevant literature, and creating the dissertation report. 

The dissertation by practice industry project module involves an in-depth exploration of a specialised area or issue central to a key procurement and supply chain area. Drawing on substantial relevant research, literature, concepts and techniques learners will seek to combine management theory and practice to address real-world workplace research questions. These research projects will be performed under supervision, on behalf of, and in conjunction with, industry. Industry may opt to have learners complete the dissertation externally, or on an employed basis, where the learner carries out the project in the workplace itself. The research questions and projects will generally be sourced by the school but, in cases where prior approval is sought, can also be sourced by the learner.

Course Contact

Aine Mc Manus

Aine Mc Manus

Graduate Business School Head of Faculty
  • Dublin Main Campus

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

Primary Honours Degree in a business/purchasing/supply management related discipline or a postgraduate related qualification and/or experiential learning. Non-business graduates with substantial work experience may apply but will be subject to interview.

English Language

Proficiency All applicants for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of English language proficiency to a standard of at least 6.5 in IELTS, 575 TOEFL or equivalent.

Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. For more information, please visit here

Accreditation of Prior Learning and Prior Experience (APL/APEL)

The Graduate Business School welcomes applications from those with prior academic and/or professional learning experience which may be relevant to the MSc in International Procurement and Supply Management programme. Applicants who wish for their prior academic and/or professional learning experience to be considered are requested to indicate this at the time of application and we will be happy to examine all of the relevant documentation accordingly.

How to Apply

Applicants can Apply Online Directly

Academic Achievement Applicants must normally hold an approved honours degree in a business or purchasing/procurement and supply management related discipline or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary or professional institution. Students with or without relevant business management experience are welcome to apply.

Fees

For purposes of fee calculation, residence is counted from time of application.

Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.

Tuition Fees

Study Mode: Full-Time

Dublin

EUR 10,200.00

Limerick 

EUR 8,150.00

Study Mode: Part-Time

Dublin

EUR 10,200.00

 

Study Mode: Full-Time

Please refer to the Irish/EU Living Abroad Fees section.

Study Mode: Full-Time

Dublin/Limerick

Non-EU living in Ireland or abroad: Please refer to our Non-EU Tuition Fees section.

Non-EU students: a Student Services and Administration fee of EUR200 is payable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below.

An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onwards. 

A 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted. The fees above relate to Year 1 fees only.

Flexible payment options

Students wishing to pay their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme. Please view our Fees information page for more information and assistance.

Sponsorship

Is your company paying for your course?

They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to the Student Fees Office:

  • Post: Student Fees, Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8
  • Email: [email protected]

2% Learner Protection Charge

All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.

QQI Award Fee

Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses. To find the relevant fee for your course level, please see the Fees page.

Progression

Academic Progression

On completion of the Level 9 MSc in International Procurement and Supply Management students may progress onto a range of Level 10 Doctoral programmes on the National Qualifications Framework. The Postgraduate QQI validation means that your qualification is recognised not only in Ireland and Europe but throughout the world.

Career Progression

 Through the MSc in International Procurement and Supply Management, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of communication and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

  • Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist
  • Global Sourcing Manager
  • Planning Manager
  • Strategic Sourcing Manager
  • Distribution Specialist
  • Procurement Manager
  • International Supply Chain Director
  • Demand Planning Analyst
  • Sourcing Manager
  • Supplier Management

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