Master Global Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.) in Germany

Program Overview

The Master in Global Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.) at CBS is a 4-semester program that prepares students for leadership roles in international companies. It combines business administration with supply chain and logistics content, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, electives, and practical relevance through business projects and simulations. Graduates are equipped with the strategic knowledge and hands-on capabilities necessary for success in global supply chain management.

Program Outline

Master in Global Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.

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Degree Overview:

The Master in Global Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.)

at CBS is a 4-semester program (120 ECTS) preparing students for responsible specialist and management tasks in internationally active companies.

It focuses on a mix of business administration content, supply chain and logistics topics, interdisciplinary approaches, electives, and a hands-on mentality through business projects and simulations.

Program Objectives:

• strategic knowledge and hands-on capabilities
• soft skills
• deep understanding of supply chain and logistics
• challenges in global supply chains
• digitalization opportunities

Program Description:

• Full-time, English-taught program lasting 4 semesters.
• supply chain and logistics
• interdisciplinary approaches, electives, and practical relevance
• academic rigor with real-world application
• Prepares graduates for leadership roles in international companies.
• complete a semester abroad or internship

Additional Features:

• soft skills
• Small class sizes fostering close interaction with professors and peers.
• International faculty with extensive industry experience.
• Excellent career prospects with high demand for qualified professionals.

Outline:

Semester 1:

• General business topics: Business Economics, Strategic Analysis and Management, Innovation Management and Digital Transformation, Research Methods.
• Supply chain specific topics: Supply Chain Design, Strategic Planning in Supply Chains, Purchasing & Distribution in the Supply Chain, Operations Management in Supply Chains.

Semester 2:

• General business topics: Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance, Value Based Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
• Supply chain specific topics: Business Planning & Modelling, Supply Chain Management 4.0, Elective Business Module, Elective Interdisciplinary Module.

Semester 3:

• General business topics: International Project Management, Language & Communication Skills.
• Supply chain specific topics: Collaboration & Cooperation in Supply Chains, Supply Chain Business Game, Operations Research in Supply Chains, Logistics Lab, Venture Lab, Integrative Case Studies, Business Simulation Game, Master Thesis Tutorial.

Semester 4:

• Continuous assessment through participation, presentations, and group work.
• Master thesis as a culmination of the program.

Teaching:

• Case-based learning with real-world simulations.
• Interactive teaching with a focus on student engagement.
• Project-based learning with hands-on experience.
• Guest lectures from industry experts.
• Small class sizes allowing for personalized attention.

Careers:

• supply chain management, logistics, and procurement
• various industries
• international companies
• Typical job titles include Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Operations Manager, and Consultant.

Other:

• Strong focus on industry connections with partnerships with leading companies.
• Career Service provides individual support for internship and job placement.

The displayed prices are semester fees. Status: January 2024.