Module: Distribution & Channel Mng.

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Distribution & Channel Mng.
Module Code	MNA1009 (ITS: MT211)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The module covers the areas of product and service distribution through examining a number of selected topics including: supply networks; supply chains; distribution management; channel management; inventory management; forecasting; and technology for supply chains.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss current issues in channel design and channel management
2. Describe the current and future challenges in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution
3. Map the processes involved in channel management
4. Identify the nature of partnerships within distribution channels
5. Appraise the current and future challenges in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution
6. Describe the nature of partnerships within distribution channels

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Directed lectures and class discussion
Assignment Completion	25	Mapping of single process
Directed learning	25	Workload on assessments
Independent Study	51	Readings and class preparation
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10093	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Raymond Treacy	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Report(s)	Review Supply Chain / Distribution Management literature and write critical review	100%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Supply Chain Management
An introduction to supply chain management and the role of the supply chain in distribution channel management

Channel Management
An introduction to the issues of channel management including choices of channel for distributing products and services

Logistics
An introduction to the logistics function and its role within distribution channel management

Services vs Products
An introduction to the differences in channel management between products and services

Technology
An introduction to technology and how it is applied to channel management and supply chain management

Current and Future Issues
An overview of current and future issues affecting channel management choices

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None