Program Overview

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BA (Hons) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Overview

This course is not currently accepting applications. Equip yourself with the skillset required to operate in the rapidly evolving procurement and supply chain sector.

Why choose Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Griffith College?

• CIPS-accredited program.
• Develop technical and interpersonal skills, including digital and numerical literacy, commercial acumen, critical thinking, teamwork, time management, and presentation prowess.
• Gain the knowledge and competencies needed for diverse career paths within procurement and supply chain management.
• Benefit from flexible part-time and blended delivery options.
• Explore elective modules in your final year/award stage to tailor your career path.
• Further your career or postgraduate study options with a choice of elective modules in the final year/award stage.
• Continue with a PgDip or MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Griffith College.

Related Courses

• MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

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Course Details

Stage One

Business Accounting (5 ECTS)

The Business Accounting module introduces learners to the basic theoretical and practical accounting concepts and explains how they apply to business entities.

Principles of Economics (5 ECTS)

This module explores economics, highlighting key concepts in microeconomics (market economics) and macroeconomics (global trade).

Marketing Fundamentals (5 ECTS)

This module helps learners grasp the core principles of marketing and how they fit into today's organizations.

Business Communications (5 ECTS)

This module offers learners a thorough exploration of communication's diverse roles in organizational settings.

Purchasing and Procurement (10 ECTS)

This module delves into the evolving significance of purchasing and procurement in organizations.

Introduction to Supply Chain (10 ECTS)

This module delves into the origins and evolution of SCM, emphasizing how efficiently managed supply chains boost competitiveness and deliver maximum value to customers.

Business and Operations Management (10 ECTS)

This module readies learners for careers in procurement and supply chain management, applicable across diverse industries and service sectors.

Business Maths and Statistics (10 ECTS)

This module centers on statistical analysis and data interpretation, which are essential for problem-solving and decision-making.

Stage Two

Project Management (5 ECTS)

This module thoroughly explores project management and underscores the significance of identifying, assessing, controlling, and managing projects in a business context.

Financial Management (5 ECTS)

This module focuses on essential aspects of financial decision-making for organisations.

Business Law and Ethics (5 ECTS)

This module offers business students an introductory overview of the Irish legal system, with a focus on its relevance to business operations.

Personal and Professional Development (5 ECTS)

This module equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed for successful job hunting and workforce entry.

Technology, Data Management and Analysis (10 ECTS)

This module comprises two parts, introducing learners to quantitative analysis techniques in logistics and supply chain management.

Commercial Relationships (5 ECTS)

This module teaches learners the importance of relationship management in business, focusing on interactions with both suppliers and internal customers.

International Trade Transport and Distribution (10 ECTS)

This module delves into the global dynamics of trade, transport, and distribution, highlighting the evolving complexities of supply chain management in an interconnected world.

Strategic Procurement (10 ECTS)

This module advances learners' procurement skills, emphasizing strategic supply chain management to address complex global challenges.

Negotiation (5 ECTS)

This module focuses on enhancing negotiation skills for purchasing professionals.

Award Stage

Strategic Management (10 ECTS)

This module delves into fundamental concepts and frameworks of strategic management, emphasizing their impact on an organization's long-term performance.

Governance, Risk and Ethics (5 ECTS)

This module offers learners insights into legal, theoretical, and practical aspects of corporate governance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) risks, and ethics.

Active Research Dissertation (20 ECTS)

The aim of the dissertation is to develop the learners’ general ability to undertake independent research.

Sustainability and the Circular Economy (5 ECTS)

This module enhances learners' grasp of sustainability, including corporate social responsibility, covering supply chain's societal impact, environmental procurement, ethical trade, and labour standards.

Strategic Supply Management and Innovation (10 ECTS)

This module presents essential concepts and frameworks for innovation in the context of strategic supply management.

Elective Modules

• Inventory Management (5 ECTS)
• Customs and Regulations (5 ECTS)
• Public Sector Procurement (5 ECTS)
• Public Procurement Project Management (5 ECTS)
• Intelligent Technologies in Procurement and Supply Chain 4.0 (5 ECTS)
• Retail Channel Management (5 ECTS)
• Human Resource Management (5 ECTS)
• Talent Development (5 ECTS)

Timetables

Timetables TBC

Entry Requirements

This programme is currently only available to Irish / EU citizens living in Ireland.

The programme is designed for learners who hold a Leaving Certificate, or have an equivalent qualification and/or experience. A learner must obtain a minimum of grade H5 in at least two higher level papers, together with a minimum of four O6/H7 grades in ordinary level subjects, to include mathematics and a language.

The programme is also aimed at mature learners who wish to pursue a career in procurement or supply chain management related functions, and for those who are already working in these areas and want to considerably advance and enhance their procurement or supply chain management knowledge and competences, and/or explore or enhance their careers and opportunities in this area.

Tuition Fees

Irish / EU citizen living in Ireland

• Study Mode: Full-Time Dublin: EUR 6,350.00
• Study Mode: Part-Time Dublin: EUR 6,350.00

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.

Progression

Students may choose to progress onto the MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or the Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.