Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Learn how integrated supply chains contribute to the achievement of organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
We will explore supply chain strategy in the context of the internationalisation of business, with a focus on sustainability in supply chain design and operations. We will consider supply chain design, the role of information in supply chain management, measuring supply chain performance, sustainability and the triple bottom line, circular supply chains, logistics and transportation management, and the role of technology with a focus on industry 4.0.
Topics
On completion of this course, participants are expected to be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate key concepts, principles and models related to Supply Chain Management.
- Critically evaluate organisations' integrated supply chains to identify performance improvement opportunities and measure their efficiency.
- Synthesise a range of concepts, principles and models to make informed judgements about sustainability in supply chain contexts.
- Synthesise a range of concepts, principles and models and appraise exiting logistics and supply chain strategies to make informed judgements about transportation issues.
RGU Upskilling
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland. If you are domiciled in Scotland, you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these 15-credit online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
Learning methods
This module is delivered through online learning, via the University's Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle. A two hour session is planned each week to allow engagement between the teaching team and the course participants to accommodate learner questions and any concerns. The full two hour session may not be required each week.
In the 13 week course duration, there is 9 weeks delivery, with assessment submission 4 weeks later.
Independent Study
Materials and exercises are available online, allowing participants to study flexibly and independently at any time or in any place around existing work and life commitments.
On this course you will also have access to further reading resources and online tutor support.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a written assignment, including essay.
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There are no prerequisites for this course.
Academic Year 2024/2025
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place can pay to study the course - £500 for the entire course
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
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