Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Online
This programme provides learners with a solid foundation in the core concepts and practical applications of logistics and supply chain management. It is designed to equip participants with the tools and techniques needed to navigate a range of scenarios within this vital business function.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, part-time, online.
TWO Evenings per week TBD
PLUS Selected Saturdays per semester
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online, and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e., over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 – Full award with a minimum of eight modules
or
Recognition of Prior Learning.
Careers / Further progression
Graduates of the Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management may progress to the Higher Certificate in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, also delivered part-time and online through TUS Flexible Learning. This progression route allows learners to deepen their understanding of procurement, operations, and strategic supply chain practices, while continuing to build their qualifications in a flexible and accessible way. The Higher Certificate is ideal for those looking to advance their career prospects in the logistics and supply chain sector or to move into more specialised roles across industries.
Further information
This is a Springboard+ Funded Programme. This programme will be fully funded for eligible applicants. For full details of eligibility criteria and to apply, go to www.springboardcourses.ie
This programme provides learners with a solid foundation in the core concepts and practical applications of logistics and supply chain management. It is designed to equip participants with the tools and techniques needed to navigate a range of scenarios within this vital business function.
Learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of how logistics and supply chains operate within and across organisations. Emphasis is placed on analysing and managing the complex challenges that arise in areas such as warehousing, transport, distribution, exporting, and customs operations.
As logistics and supply chain management continue to play a pivotal role in global business performance, this programme responds to the growing demand for skilled professionals in the sector. It supports learners in upskilling or reskilling, helping them to make a meaningful contribution to their organisation or to transition into new roles.
Graduates will be well prepared to make effective decisions, solve problems, and adapt to the evolving demands of the modern workplace.
Semester 1
Purchasing and Procurement in the Commercial Environment
Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Leadership and Management Development
Semester 2
Contract Law, Customs and the Regulatory Environment
Distribution, Warehousing Design and Storage
Applied Practice 1: Personal and Professional Context
Flexible & Professional Learning – Midlands Office
Email: flexible.midlands@tus.ie
Phone: (+353) 90 648 3050