Certificate in Strategic Supply Management for MMC
Course Overview
Take the next step to upskill and build your supply chain competencies to effectively manage MMC projects
Increase your knowledge and understanding of MMC and the importance of strategic supply chain management to the MMC business model.
Why study Certificate in Strategic Supply Management for MMC at Griffith?
Due to digital and green transitioning, construction and supply chain ecosystems are changing, with new requirements for Modern Methods of Construction and a direct impact on strategic supply management.
This module presents models, concepts and solutions that are important for the design, control, operation and management of supply chains in MMC. This course is delivered by expert lecturers and industry guest presenters.
It is facilitated by industry experts where you will:
- Obtain knowledge and understanding of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as a business model
- Develop skills in the design and operation of a strategic supply chain for MMC
- Develop research, communication and presentation skills and interpersonal skills such as empathy, commercial awareness, relationship management, teamwork and time management skills.
- Develop an interest in the field of Modern Methods of Construction and the knowledge and skills required to identify and pursue further study paths and career opportunities in construction and related fields.
Intake Dates
Course Details
Module Information
- This module introduces and develops the key concepts in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and strategic supply management. It is primarily concerned with the changing construction and supply chain ecosystems and requirements for MMC, and the direct impact on strategic supply management.
- It examines procurement and supply chain models/frameworks and explores the possible roadmaps and best choice points for a construction business to establish and maintain effective and efficient MMC supply chains.
- This module also presents models, concepts and solutions that are important for the design, control, operation and management of supply chains in MMC.
It supports graduates engaging with a broad range of MMC projects including those for the development of housing, public buildings, industrial facilities, data centres, hospitals, schools, infrastructure, etc.
- The learner develops an appreciation of how MMC will shape and affect decisions for the operation and sustainable growth of a construction or related organisation and build a competitive advantage through strategic supply management.
Suzanne Burdis
- Dublin Main Campus
Timetables
For more information on our class times, please see the draft timetable
How to Apply
Entry Requirements
This programme is aimed at learners who currently hold an NFQ Level 7, or higher, cognate qualification, and who wish to achieve a Level 8 qualification in Strategic Supply Management for MMC (Modern Methods of Construction).
Applicants must be employed in a construction/related business and have at least one years’ experience. Where English is not the learner’s first language, a minimum English language proficiency of CEF B2+ or equivalent is required. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the academic programme Applicants without the academic entry requirements may also apply for entry to the programme.
All applications involving the consideration of Accredited Prior Learning (APL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) are managed by the college’s APL / APEL committee in accordance with its approved QAE procedures. Applicants who are over the age of 23 may apply on the basis of previous work experience and a demonstration of commitment to further education. Applicants are required to meet the entry requirements if they are under the age of 23. The recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be assessed against their relevant industry experience and expertise.
Fees
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Tuition Fees
Dublin: EUR 1295
(+ academic admin fees + 2% LPS)
A 31% subsidy from the Construction Professional Skillnet is available to eligible applicants. This reduces the course cost to €900 (a saving of €395).
To avail of funding, you must be working in the private sector. Public sector workers are not eligible for Skillnet funding.
All private sector businesses of any size, including sole traders, based in the Republic of Ireland are eligible to undertake part-funded upskilling with Skillnet Ireland.
Please note: the company must pay the course fee. Funding is not available to individual applicants.
General Fee Information
An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onwards.
A 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted. The fees above relate to Year 1 fees only.
Progression
Graduates will gain the Supply Chain Management competencies required to engage with a broad range of MMC projects including those for the development of housing, public buildings, industrial facilities, data centres, hospitals, schools, infrastructure, etc
