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CWB27 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management CARLOW Full-time
CWL15 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management CARLOW Part-time
CWW13 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management WICKLOW Part-time
CWL16 Postgraduate Diploma ...

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CWB27 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management CARLOW Full-time
CWL15 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management CARLOW Part-time
CWW13 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management WICKLOW Part-time
CWL16 Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management CARLOW Part-time
CWL36 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Carlow Part-Time

Entry 2022/2023
Please note that all postgraduate applications for taught programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow should be completed online via PAC (Postgraduate Application System) www.pac.ie

It is important to note that each programme has a different PAC code based on award level, schedule and campus location.

Timetabled hours may include daytime, evening and Saturday classes.

HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS - TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
Please note that all Non-EU international student applicants must apply through our International Office. Please refer to the International section of the prospectus or our website: www.itcarlow.ie/international/non-eu-students or alternatively email: internationaladmin@itcarlow.ie.

Application process steps
1. Choose your programme(s) from our prospectus or online postgraduate programme listing on the Institute website.

It is very important that you review all of the following before applying:

• Entry requirements
• Supporting documentation requirements for your application
• Course modules and information
• Schedule and location (i.e. part-time or full time, and which campus you would like to attend)
• Fees
• Relevant PAC code
• Closing dates for applications.

Should you have any queries, or need further information on a particular programme of study, please contact the relevant programme director or head of department listed on the individual programme.

2. Register with PAC online at www.pac.ie and gather all supporting documentation required for your application (e.g. references, CV, personal statement etc.).

Scanned copies of your supporting documentation must be uploaded to www.pac.ie. Alternatively, supporting documentation can be posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway. Please note that supplementary documentation should be sent within 7 days of your online application. Documents must be in a clear format, of good quality and a readable size.

Poor quality/unreadable documents may affect the assessment of your application.

3. Apply online at www.pac.ie.
The PAC online application system is now open for new postgraduate applications for the academic year 2022/2023. This is an online application system that allows applicants, for a non-refundable fee of €50 paid directly to PAC, to apply for multiple postgraduate programmes at Institute of Technology Carlow. Applications will be considered in order of preference. If you are successful in receiving an offer on your first preference or first choice of programme, all other preferences will be excluded. Similarly, if you are unsuccessful in your first preference, then your second preference will be considered and so on.

Course selection may be from any of our Masters, Higher Diploma and Postgraduate Diplomas.

PAC may be contacted for support via email: pachelp@pac.ie or through the website. Applicants may contact Admissions via email: graduatestudies@itcarlow.ie.

To ensure a place on your chosen course we advise registering as soon as possible. Certain programmes are restricted to a limited number of applicants and places on these courses are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Late applications will be considered on a case-bycase basis.

Institute of Technology Carlow reserves the right to request that some applicants attend for interview to determine their suitability for individual programmes.

4. Review application status via the My Account section on the PAC website.

All applicants will be notified by email of changes to the status of their application. Alternatively, applicants may login online any time to the PAC system under the My Account section to view their application. Applicants who receive an offer have 14 days to accept or decline that offer. Applicants who accept must also pay a deposit of €500 within 14 days which may be paid online via the PAC system. This deposit is then offset against the full tuition fee.

5. Getting started
Applicants who accept their offer should keep up-to-date by logging onto the Institute website. Our academic year starts in September and academic timetables and other news and events will be posted on the website and on other social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Expand+Entry requirements are a Level 8 degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Grade 2 in a related discipline or equivalent. IT Carlow operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPL) scheme whereby applicants may be considered, based on...

Hide-Entry requirements are a Level 8 degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Grade 2 in a related discipline or equivalent. IT Carlow operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPL) scheme whereby applicants may be considered, based on relevant work and other experience, for exemptions from programme modules and advanced entry. All applicants will be considered on a casebycase basis. The Department reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

Expand+NOTE: All programmes are offered subject to sufficient numbers of students. This document is intended as a guide to programmes. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in this publicati...

Hide-NOTE: All programmes are offered subject to sufficient numbers of students. This document is intended as a guide to programmes. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in this publication at the time of print, Institute of Technology Carlow reserves the right to make changes to any content, schedules or fees.

The challenges posed by Brexit and the COVID19 pandemic have highlighted the national importance of efficient and effective supply chains.

The EGFSN forecasted a potential demand for c. 30,000 new entrants to freight transport, distribution and logistics roles over the years 2016 to 2025.

Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group Annual Progress Report, December 2020.

Expand+What is the programme about?
This Masters programme offers a robust understanding of the concepts and best practices in Supply Chain Management for application in today’s global economy. Supply chain management and sourcing have become a central ...

Hide-What is the programme about?
This Masters programme offers a robust understanding of the concepts and best practices in Supply Chain Management for application in today’s global economy. Supply chain management and sourcing have become a central focus for companies due to the rapid changes in demand for products and services, globalisation and technology. With operations becoming more complex, companies in the manufacturing, retail and technological sectors are searching for individuals with supply chain expertise. This programme has been designed in collaboration with industry to address those needs.

Expand+What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
On completion, graduates of the programme will be able to:
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice of Supply Chain Management to a variety of industry operations;

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Hide-What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
On completion, graduates of the programme will be able to:
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice of Supply Chain Management to a variety of industry operations;

• Build and develop multi-disciplinary teams across all functions to bring about radical improvements in supply chain capability;

• Effectively plan and manage resources at each stage of the supply chain;

• Use critical thinking and research skills to design/redesign, implement and improve more sustainable, competitive and quality led supply chains from supplier to customer;

• Communicate effectively with teams at all levels internally and build more sustainable, beneficial relationships along all stages of the supply chain from supplier to customer.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates may pursue Level 10 (PhD) study opportunities upon successful completion of this programme.

Potential employment opportunities
In light of current skills shortages in industry in the area of Supply Chain Management, this Masters programme will provide participants seeking jobs in this sector with a competitive edge. For those participants currently working in the area, the programme will enhance existing roles both on a professional and personal level by building on the practical skills and techniques required to succeed. It will also develop critical skills in areas such as process improvement, resource management, analytical and critical thinking, communication and sourcing and managing quality-led sustainable supply chains from supplier to customer.

This Masters programme will prepare graduates to work in a number of job roles:
• Supply Chain Analyst or Manager
• Project Managers
• Logistics Managers
• Operations consultants/ Manufacturing or Service Operations Managers
• Warehouse/Inventory Manager
• Purchasing Manager/Buyer/Planner.

Exit award
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Supply Chain Management is an Embedded Exit Award.