Sustainable Supply Chain Management

This Master's programme is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.



Overview

The MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SCM) unlocks sustainability, responsibility and ethics in operations, logistics and supply chain management. Business as usual is not sustainable. A new mindset and standards are required for sustainable transformation. Sustainability calls for ethical considerations concerning the impact of production and consumption decisions on the environment, society and future generations.



We create an environment for students, who value equity and justice over profit and growth, to learn responsible decision-making. We bring cutting-edge research and practitioners into teaching so that our students are enabled to create a better and more sustainable future. This innovative programme creatively develops the essential competencies and technical skills our students need so that they can overcome society’s grand challenges and achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.



The MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management at UCD Smurfit School is ranked 14th globally in the QS 2024 Masters in Supply Chain Management Ranking. The programme is suitable for students who are passionate about making a difference in the world and is suitable for students from all academic backgrounds including engineering, humanities, social sciences, agriculture and food sciences.

Stage 1 Core Modules

BMGT43830 Supply Chain Operations Autumn 10

BMGT44540 Negotiation SupplyChain M'gers Autumn 10

BMGT45640 Sustainable Procurement Autumn 10

BMGT43840 Supply Chain Analytics Spring 10

BMGT44280 Principles of Responsible Supply Chain Management Spring 10

BMGT44780 Business Logistics Spring 10

BMGT45630 Sustainbl. SupplyChain Project Summer 20



Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

Choose one module from the list below. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.

BMGT43390 Cross Cultural Mgmt (MSc Bus) Summer 10

BMGT43850 Technology & Innovation Strategy Summer 10

BMGT44580 Reputation & Disrepute Summer 10

BMGT45140 Creative Problem Solving in Organisations Summer 10

BMGT45190 Leadership & Team Management Summer 10

BMGT45440 Innovation: Disruption &Design Summer 10

Please review the entry requirements below. The UCD Smurfit Admissions Office staff have expertise in reviewing international qualifications from around the world and will be able to assess your application's comparability to the Irish entry requirement.



A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline

OR

A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in Supply Chain Management.



If English is not your first language, an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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B793 - 1 year full-time,

B794 - 2 years part-time.

Delivery: On Campus

B793 Sustainable Supply Chain Management Master of Science Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught



B794 Sustainable Supply Chain Management Master of Science Part-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught

(UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School)

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.



88% 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 2024.



Potential careers for our graduates include:



Purchasing Manager/Director

Supply Chain Manager/Director

Supply Chain Planner/Buyer

Project Manager

Logistics Coordinator

Supply Chain Analyst