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Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Level 8
The development of this programme was inspired by a specific demand from industry to meet the clear need to upskill current personnel who have shown the aptitude and track record of competence in supply chain operations to aspire to a degree level qualification.
Supply-chain enterprise’s operate in a highly dynamic business environment characterised by three Cs – change in globalisation such as outsourcing, change in product possibilities and expectations such as product-service bundling, and change in ways of integrating businesses such as the emergence of enterprise networks.
This programme’s content aligns with content within the framework of the Supply-Chain Council’s Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR). While in the form of a template, this model places operations planning and control centrally in a way that prior implicit framings did not and so provides a basis for the strongly conceptual navigations that supply-chain managers face in their everyday lives. The programme combines strong human factors, cause-effect modelling, and process improvement orientations to leverage innovative opportunities.
This is a one-year, part-time course, will develop participants' Supply Chain Management skills.  The one year distance education diploma will provide education and practical application of the SCOR™ Framework concepts, enabling participating companies gain competitive advantage through the application of Lean principles to drive improvement with measurable results.  A company-based project will form a key element of the programme, ensuring the integration of the various concepts in the participants’ workplace.  It will provide participants with a practical the tools and techniques needed to understand Supply Chain Management within their own organisation.
The course comprises 10 modules, delivered through online blended learning. There are two compulsory on campus weeks one in  May 9th to 14th 2011 and October  17th to 22nd 2011 where students engage in workshops and activities to explore the issues in contemporary Supply Chain Management.

Entry Requirements
A diploma/degree in any discipline from a third-level institution.
or
A NCEA National Diploma from a third-level institution
or
Equivalent qualification.

and

A minimum of 3 years working within a service/manufacturing/supply chain environment.

and
An interview by the course board should they deem it necessary after reviewing a candidate’s application.
Successful completion of the UL Assessment of Experiential & Professional Skills module may be required by the Course Board upon reviewing a candidate’s application
The recognition of prior learning and prior experiential learning as per university policy will be applied to this course.

Content and Delivery Structure 2011

Duration
January 2012 to May 2013 primarily by online learning.
There are two compulsory on campus weeks;  March 05th to 09th 2012 and October 15th to 19th 2012.

Fees €7,500 Funding assistance maybe available for eligible companies through ULearning Skillnets.

To Apply
To apply for this course fill out the online application at www.ul.ie/ulearning  and submit it with the supporting documentation.  Closing date for applications is the 16th December 2011.