MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
A master’s programme blending supply chain expertise with sustainability to drive equitable and environmentally responsible global trade.
Best for:Best for professionals or graduates seeking to specialise in sustainable business practices, supply chain innovation, and ethical corporate responsibility.
Overview
The MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management at University College Dublin offers a rigorous curriculum that integrates core supply chain principles with sustainability science. Students explore strategic management, analytics, and ethical leadership while addressing real-world challenges like climate impact, social equity, and resource efficiency. The programme attracts professionals from diverse disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to innovate sustainable business models. Graduates emerge with the skills to lead supply chain transformations in corporate, public, and non-profit sectors. Admission prioritises both academic excellence and practical experience, ensuring a balanced cohort of scholars and practitioners.
What you'll do
- Develop a deep understanding of sustainable supply chain principles and their application in global business contexts.
- Analyse and propose solutions to reduce environmental and social impacts within supply chain operations.
- Apply strategic management and leadership frameworks to drive ethical and sustainable business practices.
- Engage in critical thinking and problem-solving to address real-world supply chain challenges.
- Collaborate with peers and industry professionals to innovate sustainable business models.
- Conduct research and analysis on supply chain data to inform decision-making processes.
Requirements
Degree required: 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.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English proficiency; IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 (or equivalent) unless primary degree was completed in English in an English-speaking country.
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to apply strategic management principles
- Proficiency in critical thinking and decision-making
- Basic understanding of supply chain operations (preferred for work-experienced applicants)
- Open to domestic (EEA) and international (non-EU) applicants for full-time study.
- Part-time study restricted to domestic (EEA) applicants only.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for admission or credit exemptions.
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Applicants must apply online through the UCD Graduate Admissions Portal. Submit a CV, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if required), and any additional documents such as work experience verification. International applicants may need to provide additional documentation for visa purposes.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Work experience verification (if applicable)
- Reference letters (if required)
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