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BMGT44500

Academic Year 2025/2026

Supply Chain Mgt Gbl Food Sys (BMGT44500)

Subject:
Business Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Eamonn Ambrose
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to the principles of supply chain management. This includes an emphasis on how supply chain decisions should support the overall competitive strategy for an organisation, the concepts underpinning supply chain design, and a more detailed treatment of the mechanics of how a supply chain can be optimised in a globalised market. The specific application of these principles to the food sector is also covered, including considerations that are of special importance in this sector, such as sustainability, traceability, and safety.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of current supply chain management theory & practice
• Identify the key management decisions involved in designing and managing supply chains and explain their application in product and service contexts
• Apply tools and techniques in the design and optimisation of supply chain systems.
• Analyse the supply chain of a range of businesses within the food industry and devise strategies for developing and sustaining competitive advantage
• Manage and work as part of a team and demonstrate written, oral and presentation skills
• Engage in deeper learning using different learning strategies, and reflect on the process of learning

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

80
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Lectures

36
Small Group

1
Total

217

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, case discussions, simulations, reflective learning, case-based learning and student presentations.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): End of trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded Yes
50
 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Case discussion and special topic presentation/report Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded Yes
50
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Timely feedback is provided on each group assessment during the Trimester

Name Role
Ms Donna Downing Tutor
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