University of Limerick

Master in Supply Chain Operations (Online)

Limerick, Ireland Taught in English Online Open to international students

Introduction

The University of Limerick, founded in 1972 and located on a scenic riverside campus in Limerick, Ireland, is known for combining high quality teaching with strong industry engagement. With about 16,300 students including some 2,700 international learners, the university offers a broad portfolio of programs across arts, business, engineering, science, health and education. Its compact campus and emphasis on experiential learning create a supportive environment for academic and personal development.

Students benefit from practice-oriented study, extensive placement options and partnerships with local and international employers that help translate classroom learning into real-world skills. The university’s 151 programs provide flexible pathways at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while research activity and innovation hubs support entrepreneurship and graduate employability. Campus life balances academic support with opportunities for clubs, sport and cultural engagement.

International students find dedicated services for admissions, visas, accommodation and integration, plus strong career support through co-op placements and industry links. Limerick’s location offers the advantages of a lively regional city with good transport to major Irish centres. Graduates typically pursue careers in industry, research or professional practice, benefitting from the university’s practical focus and global outlook.

About the Program

The Master in Supply Chain Operations is a 2-year online program for students who want to manage supply chains using data tools and methodologies. It's a Master's degree taught in English at the University of Limerick in Ireland. This program helps students develop analytical, modelling, and diagnostic capabilities to maximize operational performance.

The curriculum includes subjects like Frameworks for Supply Chain Management, Strategic Business Operations, and Management Mathematical Modelling in Supply Chain. Students also learn about Simulation Modelling in Supply Chains, Operations Management, and Quality Science. The program has a thesis component where students can apply their knowledge to real-world supply chain problems.

Graduates of this program can work as Supply Chain Managers, Operations Managers, Logistics Coordinators, or Procurement Specialists. They can find jobs in companies that need to manage complex supply chains, such as manufacturing firms, retailers, or logistics providers.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 75% below the typical master's in Ireland.

Median tuition for that cohort is 20,000 USD, across 969 programs in our catalog.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 6.5-7.5. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
79–93
PTE Academic
58–64
Duolingo
105–120
CEFR level
B2
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Equivalences are approximate — confirm the exact test and score the program accepts.

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