Microcreds overview

This online and interactive module explores how organisations can achieve Integrated Business Planning by deploying an advanced Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process with a supply chain. This module will provide an understanding of the role of the S&OP process in matching plans throughout the business to the latest information inside and outside of the organisation, thus ensuring one agenda, with one set of priorities, and managed through one integrated set of figures. The course will explore S&OP models which will highlight the role of executives and senior managers in leading the supporting processes and decision-making activities in order to understand the consequent Performance Outcomes.

Requirements

This module is open to those currently employed, or seeking employment, in a variety of industries such as Manufacturing, Service, Retail, Defence Forces, Health Care Services; Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Aviation, Semiconductors etc.

Applicants must have a minimum second-class Level 8 honours degree (QQI NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement.

Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.