Sustainable and Resilient Agri-Food Supply Chains
Dates & timetable:
This module will review the concept of sustainability within the context of agri-food supply chains and the methods currently being adopted across each chain type to achieve sustainability.
It will also introduce the concept of resilience within a supply chain, what it is and how it can be achieved as well as its overall purpose. Specific technical areas covered will include, but are not limited to, sustainable agri-food production/processing/supply, digital technologies and their role and purpose in developing sustainable and resilient agri-food supply chains, biodiversity, the various EU/UN targets and policies targeted towards sustainable and resilient agri-food supply chains.
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Open for applications again now, course to commence week of 19th January 2026.
Application Closing date 31st December 2025 |
Description:
This module will review the concept of sustainability within the context of agri-food supply chains and the methods currently being adopted across each chain type to achieve sustainability. It will also introduce the concept of resilience within a supply chain, what it is and how it can be achieved as well as its overall purpose.
Specific technical areas covered will include, but are not limited to, sustainable agri-food production/processing/supply, digital technologies and their role and purpose in developing sustainable and resilient agri-food supply chains, biodiversity, the various EU/UN targets and policies targeted towards sustainable and resilient agri-food supply chains.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
- Analyse the concept of sustainability and resilience within agri-food supply chains and assess their purpose.
- Research the basics of supply chain management and its effect on agri-food system footprint.
- Develop a detailed knowledge of the role of digitization in the agri-food supply chains and evaluate the potential for achieving sustainability through digital technologies.
- Select and critique current published methodologies being adopted across diverse agri-food supply chains to achieve sustainability.
Volume (ECTS):
10 ECTS
Language:
English proficiency level CEFR C1
Transversal Skills:
Critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration.
Competencies:
Systems thinking, strategic thinking, integrated problem-solving.
Study format
Online
Study methods:
- Online lectures, guest lectures and webinars
- Case studies for class assignment and discussion
- Practicals for group work and discussion
- Self-directed case-study on sustainable agri-food supply chains
- Discussion boards
Indicative Content:
- Definition and importance of sustainability and resilience within
the context of agri-food supply chains - Examination of different segments of agri-food supply chains
(i.e., primary production, processing, supply) and components
within that present challenges to sustainability - Concept of digitisation and paradigms of the role digital
technologies play on sustainability - Case studies of strategies and methodologies and novel
technologies actioned within agri-food supply chain and their
impact on sustainability - EU/UN sustainability targets and paradigms of achievement/
progress - Introduction to Life Cycle Analysis concept and applications
Entry requirements:
Honours bachelor degree
English proficiency level CEFR C1
SETU | English Language Requirements
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment
- Assignment
- Case Studies
- Presentation % Outcomes Assessed
100% 1, 2, 3, 4
50% 2, 3
35% 4
15% 1″
Host university:
South East Technological University, Ireland
