Global Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.)
Globale Lieferketten steuern: Dein Master in Global Supply Chain Management!

Global Supply Management studieren: Dein Schlüssel zu einer internationalen Karriere in Logistik und Beschaffung
Mit dem Master in Global Supply Chain Management bereitest du dich auf anspruchsvolle Führungsaufgaben in international tätigen Unternehmen vor. Dieser viersemestrige Studiengang kombiniert fundierte betriebswirtschaftliche Inhalte mit spezialisierten Themen aus Logistik und Supply Chain Management. Das vierte Semester ist der Masterarbeit gewidmet, die du im Rahmen eines Praktikums oder eines Auslandssemesters absolvieren kannst. Der Unterricht in englischer Sprache bereitet dich optimal auf die Arbeit in globalen Projekten vor – der Abschluss ist ein Master of Science (M.Sc.).
Im Master-Studium Global Supply Chain Management entwickelst du ein umfassendes Qualifikationsprofil: Strategisches Wissen, praxisorientierte Ansätze durch ein Business Project und ein Business Simulation Game sowie interdisziplinäre Wahlfächer sind zentrale Bausteine. Besonderen Wert legt die auf die Vermittlung von Soft Skills, die gerade im Global Supply Chain Management entscheidend sind. Als Manager:in in diesem Bereich wirst du mit verschiedensten Unternehmensbereichen und Menschen aus unterschiedlichen Kulturen zusammenarbeiten – ob in einer deutschen Firmenzentrale oder direkt vor Ort in weltweiten Liefernetzwerken.
Der Master of Science in Supply Chain Managementist perfekt für alle, die sich auf High-Level-Management-Aufgaben im Supply Chain Management spezialisieren möchten. Für Berufstätige, die ein flexibleres Modell suchen, bietet die auch einen berufsbegleitenden Logistik-Master auf Deutsch an. Nutze die Chance, deine Karriere in einem Bereich mit attraktiven Zukunftspotenzialen zu starten, und werde Expert:in für nachhaltige, digitale und globale Lieferketten!

Lerninhalte
Logistics Lab
3
ECTS
- Basics of computer programming, e.g. with VBA for Excel
- Design and development of an excel sheet to simulate business numbers of a given business case or business model
- Development of a small digital twin for a logistic process with Excel
- Application of software products (e.g. Excel plugins or others) for strategic-, tactical- and operative planning, e.g. for: site- or layout-planning, procurement- or production-planning, resource- planning, scheduling or tour-planning
- Monte-Carlo-Simulation with Excel
- Simulation game on supply chain management (to deepen the understanding of planning and control processes, decision-making processes, entrepreneurial risks, interactions in supply chains, evaluation and adjustment of management decisions)n
Logistics Lab
3
ECTS
- Basics of computer programming, e.g. with VBA for Excel
- Design and development of an excel sheet to simulate business numbers of a given business case or business model
- Development of a small digital twin for a logistic process with Excel
- Application of software products (e.g. Excel plugins or others) for strategic-, tactical- and operative planning, e.g. for: site- or layout-planning, procurement- or production-planning, resource- planning, scheduling or tour-planning
- Monte-Carlo-Simulation with Excel
- Simulation game on supply chain management (to deepen the understanding of planning and control processes, decision-making processes, entrepreneurial risks, interactions in supply chains, evaluation and adjustment of management decisions)n
Assessment Center Bootcamp
2
ECTS
- Consulting Industry/Professional Services as an example for an industry where ACs are key: Sector Overview incl. Company Profiles with focus on different specializations: HR, Strategy, Marketing, Finance etc.
- Job application and interview training
- Case study training, e-Case study training
- Framework for processing case studies
- Brain Teaser Training
- Case Simulation (Individual and Group Cases)
- Psychological tests
- In-Tray and Group exercise training
Assessment Center Bootcamp
2
ECTS
- Consulting Industry/Professional Services as an example for an industry where ACs are key: Sector Overview incl. Company Profiles with focus on different specializations: HR, Strategy, Marketing, Finance etc.
- Job application and interview training
- Case study training, e-Case study training
- Framework for processing case studies
- Brain Teaser Training
- Case Simulation (Individual and Group Cases)
- Psychological tests
- In-Tray and Group exercise training
Operations Research in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- OR problems along the SC, e.g. quantity, delivery or queuing problems, route planning, layout and location decisions
- Methods and models that can represent SCM problems, e.g., branch-and-bound algorithm, ADD algorithm, Steiner-Weber model, newsboy model
- Linear and non-linear optimization models, e.g. Simplex as a linear model or Andler as a non-linear model
- Software systems to support optimal planning and simulation, e.g. Arena, Mathlab, Excel, Excel plugins (Solver, LogHub.. )
- Forecasting and prognosis methods, e.g. with exponential smoothing, regression techniques
- Special simulation models, e.g. Monte-Carlo simulation
Operations Research in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- OR problems along the SC, e.g. quantity, delivery or queuing problems, route planning, layout and location decisions
- Methods and models that can represent SCM problems, e.g., branch-and-bound algorithm, ADD algorithm, Steiner-Weber model, newsboy model
- Linear and non-linear optimization models, e.g. Simplex as a linear model or Andler as a non-linear model
- Software systems to support optimal planning and simulation, e.g. Arena, Mathlab, Excel, Excel plugins (Solver, LogHub.. )
- Forecasting and prognosis methods, e.g. with exponential smoothing, regression techniques
- Special simulation models, e.g. Monte-Carlo simulation
Collaboration & Cooperation in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- Business network design and strategies
- Global cooperation: a panacea for supply chain deficiencies
- Informal and formal networks - performance and challenges
- Global business network – enhancing cooperation between organizations and companies
- Business development in the Internet of Things
- Network imbalances and sustainability
- Sustainable business network
- Collaborating in Supply Chains
- Information asymmetry and Bullwhip effect
- Customer integration & e-commerce
- Supplier integration (VMI)
- Contract logistics and Outsourcing
- Performance Measurement in Supply Chains
- IT support
Collaboration & Cooperation in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- Business network design and strategies
- Global cooperation: a panacea for supply chain deficiencies
- Informal and formal networks - performance and challenges
- Global business network – enhancing cooperation between organizations and companies
- Business development in the Internet of Things
- Network imbalances and sustainability
- Sustainable business network
- Collaborating in Supply Chains
- Information asymmetry and Bullwhip effect
- Customer integration & e-commerce
- Supplier integration (VMI)
- Contract logistics and Outsourcing
- Performance Measurement in Supply Chains
- IT support
Supply Chain Business Game
3
ECTS
- Functional areas, business processes and management roles in companies
- Interrelationships between functional areas
- Planning and control processes in supply chains
- Decision-making processes in supply chains
- Business risks and interactions in supply chains
- Evaluation and adjustment of management decisions
Supply Chain Business Game
3
ECTS
- Functional areas, business processes and management roles in companies
- Interrelationships between functional areas
- Planning and control processes in supply chains
- Decision-making processes in supply chains
- Business risks and interactions in supply chains
- Evaluation and adjustment of management decisions
Supply Chain Management 4.0
3
ECTS
- Conceptual foundations of Supply Chain Management 4.0 (concept of the supply and value chain, Industry 4.0,)
- Digital technologies in the value chain (e.g., cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, etc.).
- Expressions of supply chain 4.0 (e.g., smart products, smart services, smart factories, etc.)
- Digital business models (e.g., electronic value creation, digital economy platforms, success factors, real-world examples)
- Cyber risks (e.g. conceptual and legal basics, cybercrime, cyber security, risk management)
- Practical examples from industry, trade, transport, recycling
- Digital transformation of the supply chain (e.g. opportunities and challenges, methods, practical examples)
- Future of work in the supply chain 4.0 (e.g. design approaches for work systems, automation, human-machine interaction, education and training)
- Leadership in the digital supply chain (e.g. agile leadership, digital leadership)
Supply Chain Management 4.0
3
ECTS
- Conceptual foundations of Supply Chain Management 4.0 (concept of the supply and value chain, Industry 4.0,)
- Digital technologies in the value chain (e.g., cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, etc.).
- Expressions of supply chain 4.0 (e.g., smart products, smart services, smart factories, etc.)
- Digital business models (e.g., electronic value creation, digital economy platforms, success factors, real-world examples)
- Cyber risks (e.g. conceptual and legal basics, cybercrime, cyber security, risk management)
- Practical examples from industry, trade, transport, recycling
- Digital transformation of the supply chain (e.g. opportunities and challenges, methods, practical examples)
- Future of work in the supply chain 4.0 (e.g. design approaches for work systems, automation, human-machine interaction, education and training)
- Leadership in the digital supply chain (e.g. agile leadership, digital leadership)
Business Planning & Modelling
3
ECTS
- Analyzing different templates to generate business- and financial plans available in library or via download in the internet
- Discussion and creation of specific balance sheet ratios important for business plans and business models
- Use of specific tools and numbers to analyze, investigate or monitor business models and running business, tools and numbers are e.g. Indicator Systems, Scorecards, ROE, Leverage Effects
- Simulate best-, worst and real-case-scenario for productivities belonging to business plans
Business Planning & Modelling
3
ECTS
- Analyzing different templates to generate business- and financial plans available in library or via download in the internet
- Discussion and creation of specific balance sheet ratios important for business plans and business models
- Use of specific tools and numbers to analyze, investigate or monitor business models and running business, tools and numbers are e.g. Indicator Systems, Scorecards, ROE, Leverage Effects
- Simulate best-, worst and real-case-scenario for productivities belonging to business plans
Operations Management in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- Strategic, tactical and operational management tasks in a global environment
- Differentiation between operations, finance and marketing
- Intralogistics goals and key figures
- Site planning, layout planning
- Basics of warehouse logistics, warehouse design, warehouse management strategies
- Storage, conveying (innovations and trends)
- Material flow analyses, process thinking
- Picking methods, identification systems
- Quantitative methods of inventory management and planning, lot size optimization
- Packaging systems, closed loop aspects, sustainability
- Digitalization, digital twin, trends and innovations
- Lean management, Kanban, use of JIT/JIS
- Levers of push and pull principles
- Principles and support systems of production planning and control
- Circular economy, disposal processes
- Value recovery stages, redistribution logistics, reprocessing logistics, reuse logistics
Operations Management in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- Strategic, tactical and operational management tasks in a global environment
- Differentiation between operations, finance and marketing
- Intralogistics goals and key figures
- Site planning, layout planning
- Basics of warehouse logistics, warehouse design, warehouse management strategies
- Storage, conveying (innovations and trends)
- Material flow analyses, process thinking
- Picking methods, identification systems
- Quantitative methods of inventory management and planning, lot size optimization
- Packaging systems, closed loop aspects, sustainability
- Digitalization, digital twin, trends and innovations
- Lean management, Kanban, use of JIT/JIS
- Levers of push and pull principles
- Principles and support systems of production planning and control
- Circular economy, disposal processes
- Value recovery stages, redistribution logistics, reprocessing logistics, reuse logistics
Purchasing & Distribution in the Supply Chain
3
ECTS
Purchasing
- Differentiation between Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing
- Make or buy analysis, outsourcing
- Sourcing strategies
- Value-added partnerships
- Supplier selection
- supplier evaluation
- Ordering procedures, quantitative methods of order optimization
- Bullwhip effect
- Procurement risks
- Digitalization in procurement, blockchain
- Trends, challenges and levers (trade offs)
Distribution
- Classification, demarcation
- warehouse structures
- Transport concepts, last mile
- Quantitative transport optimization, route planning models
- Transport modes, innovations (cityloop, platooning)
- Sustainability through innovative concepts and alternative transport modes and drives
- Digitalization in distribution
- Trends, challenges and trade offs in distribution
Purchasing & Distribution in the Supply Chain
3
ECTS
Purchasing
- Differentiation between Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing
- Make or buy analysis, outsourcing
- Sourcing strategies
- Value-added partnerships
- Supplier selection
- supplier evaluation
- Ordering procedures, quantitative methods of order optimization
- Bullwhip effect
- Procurement risks
- Digitalization in procurement, blockchain
- Trends, challenges and levers (trade offs)
Distribution
- Classification, demarcation
- warehouse structures
- Transport concepts, last mile
- Quantitative transport optimization, route planning models
- Transport modes, innovations (cityloop, platooning)
- Sustainability through innovative concepts and alternative transport modes and drives
- Digitalization in distribution
- Trends, challenges and trade offs in distribution
Global Supply Networks
3
ECTS
- Classification in Supply Chain Management
- Classification in Supply Chains or Networks
- Opportunities and risks within supply chains or networks
- Differentiated consideration of production and service networks
- Basics of logistics outsourcing and contract logistics
- Basics of outsourcing
- Development of contract logistics, characteristics of contract logistics
- Potentials of contract logistics
- Phases of contract logistics relationships
Global Supply Networks
3
ECTS
- Classification in Supply Chain Management
- Classification in Supply Chains or Networks
- Opportunities and risks within supply chains or networks
- Differentiated consideration of production and service networks
- Basics of logistics outsourcing and contract logistics
- Basics of outsourcing
- Development of contract logistics, characteristics of contract logistics
- Potentials of contract logistics
- Phases of contract logistics relationships
Strategic Planning in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- Design and structure of supply chains and networks
- Basics of global supply chains
- Analysis of supply chain players
- Human behavior in organizations and supply chains (asymmetric information, game theory)
- Organizational Development
Strategic Planning in Supply Chains
3
ECTS
- Design and structure of supply chains and networks
- Basics of global supply chains
- Analysis of supply chain players
- Human behavior in organizations and supply chains (asymmetric information, game theory)
- Organizational Development
Event Management (Ted Talk) Seminar
3
ECTS
- Basics of event management
- Objective of the event and different types of events
- The event as a marketing and communication tool
- Planning and preparation
- Event execution
- Tasks and role of the event manager
- Choosing the right venue
- Personnel selection
Event Management (Ted Talk) Seminar
3
ECTS
- Basics of event management
- Objective of the event and different types of events
- The event as a marketing and communication tool
- Planning and preparation
- Event execution
- Tasks and role of the event manager
- Choosing the right venue
- Personnel selection
Master Thesis Tutorial
2
ECTS
During the Master Thesis Tutorial you will learn the fundamentals for your Master thesis: Defining the topic as well as structuring the thesis and you will learn the theoretical knowledge for scientific working.
Master Thesis Tutorial
2
ECTS
During the Master Thesis Tutorial you will learn the fundamentals for your Master thesis: Defining the topic as well as structuring the thesis and you will learn the theoretical knowledge for scientific working.
Internship or Study Abroad
10
ECTS
You can choose between an internship (lasting at least eight weeks) or asemester abroad at one of our partner universities.
Internship or Study Abroad
10
ECTS
You can choose between an internship (lasting at least eight weeks) or asemester abroad at one of our partner universities.
Master Thesis
18
ECTS
During your 4th semester you are working on your Master thesis. You have 19 weeks to complete your thesis and the subject is freely selectable. A supervisor from will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well. Or you can write your thesis in connection with a stay abroad.
Master Thesis
18
ECTS
During your 4th semester you are working on your Master thesis. You have 19 weeks to complete your thesis and the subject is freely selectable. A supervisor from will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well. Or you can write your thesis in connection with a stay abroad.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with special focus on Strategic Management
Integrative Case Studies
3
ECTS
- Focused review of the curriculum content
- Pre-assessment quiz/ content area assessment as benchmark for students’ status quo
- Guide and Strategic Plan to Case Study Analysis
- Writing a proper Case Study Analysis report
- Developing proper answers to Case questions, applying the relevant theoretical knowledge and frameworks
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with focus all subject areas of the curriculum
- In-depth Case Study Analysis with special focus on Strategic Management
Venture Lab
4
ECTS
- Discovering and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities
- Developing business ideas from opportunities (e.g. based on using Design Thinking, Personas and User Stories).
- Feasibility analysis of business ideas<
- Transferring the idea into a Business Model
- Business Model and its building blocks (value proposition, customers segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue model, key partners, key activities, key resources, cost structure)
- Business Plan: Introduction, Sample Case and General Outline
- Developing the details of the business plan
- Finding sources of financing: Business angels; Private equity; Start up financing; Venture capital investors<
- Preparing a pitch deck for successfully presenting the new venture business plan
Venture Lab
4
ECTS
- Discovering and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities
- Developing business ideas from opportunities (e.g. based on using Design Thinking, Personas and User Stories).
- Feasibility analysis of business ideas<
- Transferring the idea into a Business Model
- Business Model and its building blocks (value proposition, customers segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue model, key partners, key activities, key resources, cost structure)
- Business Plan: Introduction, Sample Case and General Outline
- Developing the details of the business plan
- Finding sources of financing: Business angels; Private equity; Start up financing; Venture capital investors<
- Preparing a pitch deck for successfully presenting the new venture business plan
Business Simulation Game
3
ECTS
In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance. Participants learn how to manage risk and uncertainty while time is limited and information constrained. Group-reflections help to take over different perspectives and to discuss pros and cons of content- as well as behavior-related actions.
Business Simulation Game
3
ECTS
In a business simulation game participants have to manage their own virtual company which operates in the same market as other participant-operated competitors. This involves making typical management decisions in realistic environments. Beside the deepening and active examination of subject-specific knowledge the simulation games also include the team environment, where interaction, communication and prioritization are of paramount importance. Participants learn how to manage risk and uncertainty while time is limited and information constrained. Group-reflections help to take over different perspectives and to discuss pros and cons of content- as well as behavior-related actions.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Interdisciplinary Elective
3
ECTS
By choosing Interdisciplinary Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge. An interdisciplinary elective is an elective from another discipline than your own specialization.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Business Elective
3
ECTS
A business elective is a business or management-related elective course.By choosing Business Electives in the second and third semester you can personalize your degree course and extend your management knowledge.
Value Based Management
3
ECTS
- Value maximization and corporate objectives, shareholder value and stakeholder value approach
- Financial measurement of corporate strategies and competitive advantage: the principles
- Shortcomings of traditional profitability ratios for a value-based management
- Economic Value Added, Cash Value Added
- Identifying the drivers of value creation and investment decision-making
- Management compensation and incentives for value creation
Value Based Management
3
ECTS
- Value maximization and corporate objectives, shareholder value and stakeholder value approach
- Financial measurement of corporate strategies and competitive advantage: the principles
- Shortcomings of traditional profitability ratios for a value-based management
- Economic Value Added, Cash Value Added
- Identifying the drivers of value creation and investment decision-making
- Management compensation and incentives for value creation
Business Project
6
ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with possibility of applying their business knowledge on concrete business situation, related to the field of their specialization.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Define project goals for the “client”.
- Work under the set timeframe and agreed project scope.
- Cooperate in the international project teams.
- Evaluate markets/ industries/ competitive landscapes.
- Develop possible strategic directions for the “client” business.
- Formulate recommendations.
Business Project
6
ECTS
The overall objective of this course is to provide students with possibility of applying their business knowledge on concrete business situation, related to the field of their specialization.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Define project goals for the “client”.
- Work under the set timeframe and agreed project scope.
- Cooperate in the international project teams.
- Evaluate markets/ industries/ competitive landscapes.
- Develop possible strategic directions for the “client” business.
- Formulate recommendations.
Corporate Governance
3
ECTS
- Historical developments around the world
- Directors and board structures in different parts of the world
- Family business governance
- Role of institutional investors
- Corporate governance in mergers and acquisitions
- Socially responsible investments
- Corporate governance in different regions
Corporate Governance
3
ECTS
- Historical developments around the world
- Directors and board structures in different parts of the world
- Family business governance
- Role of institutional investors
- Corporate governance in mergers and acquisitions
- Socially responsible investments
- Corporate governance in different regions
International Project Management
2
ECTS
- Social competence: Communication, motivation, groups and team structures, leadership, conflict management
- Methodological competence: Structural aspects, time management, cost management, human resource management, creativity and problem solving
- Organisational competence: Quality management, documentation, risk management, project start and closure
International Project Management
2
ECTS
- Social competence: Communication, motivation, groups and team structures, leadership, conflict management
- Methodological competence: Structural aspects, time management, cost management, human resource management, creativity and problem solving
- Organisational competence: Quality management, documentation, risk management, project start and closure
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3
ECTS
- Defining the state of a sustainable supply chain based on actual trends
- Discussion of various theoretical concepts (e.g. Stakeholder Theory, Slack Resource Theory) and their implications for sustainable supply chain management
- Defining a “New Normal” of how to do business (e.g. circular economy, regenerative business models, carbon literacy training)
- Sustainable Marketing (definition, Green Marketing Strategy Mix, Green Washing and Sustainable Consumer Buying Behaviour)
- Sustainable Procurement (definition, Sustainable Procurement Process Model with a focus on sustainable supplier relationship management; new trends like circular procurement)
- Sustainable Logistics
- Sustainable Design
- Carbon Emission / Human Rights in global supply chains
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3
ECTS
- Defining the state of a sustainable supply chain based on actual trends
- Discussion of various theoretical concepts (e.g. Stakeholder Theory, Slack Resource Theory) and their implications for sustainable supply chain management
- Defining a “New Normal” of how to do business (e.g. circular economy, regenerative business models, carbon literacy training)
- Sustainable Marketing (definition, Green Marketing Strategy Mix, Green Washing and Sustainable Consumer Buying Behaviour)
- Sustainable Procurement (definition, Sustainable Procurement Process Model with a focus on sustainable supplier relationship management; new trends like circular procurement)
- Sustainable Logistics
- Sustainable Design
- Carbon Emission / Human Rights in global supply chains
Corporate Social Responsibility
3
ECTS
- Cornerstones of sustainable management
- CSR as management approach
- Practical approaches of organizational effectiveness
- Tools for CSR implementation
- CSR and financial performance
- Life cycle assessment
Corporate Social Responsibility
3
ECTS
- Cornerstones of sustainable management
- CSR as management approach
- Practical approaches of organizational effectiveness
- Tools for CSR implementation
- CSR and financial performance
- Life cycle assessment
Language & Communication Skills
2
ECTS
The “Scholarly Writing and Analysis” course is offered for German native speakers. German as a foreign language is offered as an obligatory course for Non-native German speakers.
Language & Communication Skills
2
ECTS
The “Scholarly Writing and Analysis” course is offered for German native speakers. German as a foreign language is offered as an obligatory course for Non-native German speakers.
Innovation Management & Digital Transformation
3
ECTS
- Diagnosing the change context: diffusion and dynamics of innovation
- Sources & types of innovation
- Product/service, process & business model innovation
- Individual and corporate creativity
- Strategic innovation management & the innovation process incl. New Product Development (NPD)
- Introduction to digitalization, digital age & digital divide
- Digital drivers & disruptive forces
- Technological drivers of digital transformation
- Socio-technological change associated with the adoption of the mentioned drivers
- Introduction to the digital organization & digital business models
- Impact of digitalization on the value chain (Industry 4.0)
- Digitalization-related innovation theories & technology management
- Digitalization leadership & organisational transformation concepts
- Change management & transformational leadership
- Agility and VUCA world
- SCRUM and Design Thinking
Innovation Management & Digital Transformation
3
ECTS
- Diagnosing the change context: diffusion and dynamics of innovation
- Sources & types of innovation
- Product/service, process & business model innovation
- Individual and corporate creativity
- Strategic innovation management & the innovation process incl. New Product Development (NPD)
- Introduction to digitalization, digital age & digital divide
- Digital drivers & disruptive forces
- Technological drivers of digital transformation
- Socio-technological change associated with the adoption of the mentioned drivers
- Introduction to the digital organization & digital business models
- Impact of digitalization on the value chain (Industry 4.0)
- Digitalization-related innovation theories & technology management
- Digitalization leadership & organisational transformation concepts
- Change management & transformational leadership
- Agility and VUCA world
- SCRUM and Design Thinking
Strategic Analysis & Management
3
ECTS
- Strategy making process and strategic reasoning: cognitive process of strategy
creation through the prism of logic and intuition - Setting strategic purpose in the context of responsible stakeholder management
- Advanced external environment analysis: markets, industries and competitive
landscapes in static and dynamic perspective in the domestic and international
context - Diagnosing and managing strategic capability through national borders over time
- Cultural and institutional context of strategic management: concepts, frameworks
and analytical tools - Generic and interactive business strategies, inside-out and outside-in perspective on
achieving and sustaining competitive advantage internationally - Network-level strategies
- Corporate development and configuration: strategic options and portfolio matrices
- Strategy formation
- Strategic change and corporate restructuring
- Strategic renewal
- Strategy evaluation and strategic controls: tools and methods
- Organizing for success
Strategic Analysis & Management
3
ECTS
- Strategy making process and strategic reasoning: cognitive process of strategy
creation through the prism of logic and intuition - Setting strategic purpose in the context of responsible stakeholder management
- Advanced external environment analysis: markets, industries and competitive
landscapes in static and dynamic perspective in the domestic and international
context - Diagnosing and managing strategic capability through national borders over time
- Cultural and institutional context of strategic management: concepts, frameworks
and analytical tools - Generic and interactive business strategies, inside-out and outside-in perspective on
achieving and sustaining competitive advantage internationally - Network-level strategies
- Corporate development and configuration: strategic options and portfolio matrices
- Strategy formation
- Strategic change and corporate restructuring
- Strategic renewal
- Strategy evaluation and strategic controls: tools and methods
- Organizing for success
Empirical Research Methods
3
ECTS
- Development of a research question
- Primary vs. secondary data
- Steps of research process
- Research designs
- Quantitative and qualitative data
- Structured methods of data collection: questionnaire and structured interview
- Un- and semi-structured methods: qualitative interview and focus group
- Quantitative and qualitative content analysis
- Ethical considerations of data collection
- Sampling
- Data analysis using statistical software programs (SPSS)
- Univariate analysis, bivariate analysis (crosstab and correlation), multiple linear regression
- Writing a research report – structural and other formal requirements
Empirical Research Methods
3
ECTS
- Development of a research question
- Primary vs. secondary data
- Steps of research process
- Research designs
- Quantitative and qualitative data
- Structured methods of data collection: questionnaire and structured interview
- Un- and semi-structured methods: qualitative interview and focus group
- Quantitative and qualitative content analysis
- Ethical considerations of data collection
- Sampling
- Data analysis using statistical software programs (SPSS)
- Univariate analysis, bivariate analysis (crosstab and correlation), multiple linear regression
- Writing a research report – structural and other formal requirements
Business Economics
3
ECTS
- Analysis of demand, supply, and market equilibrium
- Theory of consumer choice
- Theory of the firm, production and cost analysis
- Market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, contestable markets
- Game theory
- Pricing strategies
- Factor markets, labor economics
- Economics of information
- Industrial organization
- Limitations of markets and interventions by the government
- Econometric techniques related to these topics
Business Economics
3
ECTS
- Analysis of demand, supply, and market equilibrium
- Theory of consumer choice
- Theory of the firm, production and cost analysis
- Market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, contestable markets
- Game theory
- Pricing strategies
- Factor markets, labor economics
- Economics of information
- Industrial organization
- Limitations of markets and interventions by the government
- Econometric techniques related to these topics
Warum UNIVERSITY?
Dein Weg zur
Der Einstieg in dein Master-Studium an der University of Applied Sciences ist so individuell wie du selbst – und dabei unkompliziert gestaltet. Mit unserem benutzerfreundlichen Online-Bewerbungsverfahren kannst du dich bequem von ü aus bewerben, ganz ohne Numerus Clausus.
Anstatt von starren Zugangsvoraussetzungen erwartet dich bei uns ein persönliches Auswahlverfahren, das deine ä und Potenziale in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Egal, ob du dich für ein duales, berufsbegleitendes oder Vollzeit-Studium entscheidest, die University bietet dir die optimale Verbindung von Theorie und Praxis.

Zulassungsvoraussetzungen
Die Zugangsvoraussetzungen für dein Master-Studium an der University of Applied Sciences variieren je nach Studiengang .
Deadlines
Die Bewerbungsfrist ist Գä offen, selbst vor deinem Abitur. Für duale Studiengänge solltest du ausreichend Vorlaufzeit einplanen, damit wir deinen passenden Praxispartner finden können. Der Studienstart ist flexibel: zum Wintersemester oder, bei ausgewählten Programmen, auch zum Sommersemester. Eine ڰüپ Bewerbung ist besonders wichtig, um begrenzte Studienplätze zu sichern und eventuell notwendige Visa rechtzeitig zu beantragen.
Finanzierung
Ein duales oder berufsbegleitendes Studium wird oft durch den Praxispartner finanziert, der zugleich eine wertvolle berufliche Begleitung bietet. Ein Vollzeitstudium lässt sich hingegen durch zahlreiche ööٱ wie ö oder Stipendien individuell gestalten, um dir eine optimale Verbindung von persönlicher Entwicklung und akademischer Zukunft zu ermöglichen.
Maximal Praxisah
Durch unseren Ansatz, Theorie und Praxis zu verbinden, kannst du während deinem Master-Studium dein erlerntes Wissen direkt anwenden und wertvolle Einblicke in die reale Arbeitswelt gewinnen.
Business Projects
Im Rahmen der Business Projects an der International Business School haben Studierende die Möglichkeit, gemeinsam mit renommierten Unternehmen an äٲԲ Projekten zu arbeiten. Diese praxisorientierte Lehrform verbindet theoretisches Wissen mit konkreten wirtschaftlichen Fragestellungen und gewährt tiefe Einblicke in berufliche Abläufe.
Unternehmenskooperation
Dank eines Netzwerks von ü 1.300 etablierten Unternehmen aus diversen Branchen profitieren Studierende von exklusiven Einblicken in die Arbeitswelt. Diese Kooperationen eröffnen nicht nur spannende Perspektiven, sondern fördern auch die Entwicklung wichtiger Kontakte und bieten nachhaltige Karrieremöglichkeiten.
Praktikum/Berufserfahrung
Ob in Form von Pflichtpraktika, die fester Bestandteil vieler Studiengänge sind, oder durch die Integration von Berufserfahrung in duale und berufsbegleitende Programme: Du kannst dein Fachwissen direkt in der realen Arbeitswelt anwenden.
WIE FINDE ICH MEINEN PERFEKTEN KARRIEREWEG?
Der Career Service und das Talent Development der unterstützen dich dabei, dein ideales Partnerunternehmen zu finden. Mit 1:1-Coachings, Workshops und einem breiten Netzwerk an Unternehmenspartnern begleiten wir dich ü deine gesamte Studienzeit hinweg. Gemeinsam entwickeln wir eine Strategie, die zu deinen ä und Karrierezielen passt.

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FAQ: Die wichtigsten Fragen zum Masterstudium Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Hier findest du Antworten auf alle wichtigen Fragen rund um dein Masterstudium in Global Supply Chain Management. Solltest du weitere Fragen haben, kannst du uns jederzeit gerne kontaktieren.
Was ist Global Supply Chain Management?
Global Supply Chain Management (SCM) befasst sich mit der Planung, Steuerung und Optimierung internationaler Lieferketten, um Waren und Dienstleistungen effizient von der Produktion bis zum Endkunden zu transportieren. In einer globalisierten Wirtschaft spielen Lieferketten eine zentrale Rolle, um Wettbewerbsvorteile zu sichern und Kosten zu minimieren.
Kernbereiche des Global Supply Chain Managements:
- Logistik und Transportmanagement: Optimierung von Warenströmen, Lagerhaltung und internationalen Transportwegen.
- Einkauf und Beschaffung: Strategische Auswahl von Lieferanten und Risikomanagement in globalen Beschaffungsmärkten.
- Produktions- und Kapazitätsplanung: Effiziente Produktionsprozesse und Ressourcenmanagement entlang der Lieferkette.
- Technologie und Digitalisierung: Einsatz moderner Technologien wie KI, Blockchain und IoT zur Prozessoptimierung.
- Nachhaltigkeit und Risikomanagement: Umweltfreundliche Lieferketten und Strategien zur Vermeidung von Unterbrechungen durch geopolitische oder wirtschaftliche Krisen.
Warum lohnt sich ein Master in Supply Chain Management (SCM)?
Dieses SCMMaster-Studium bietet dir die Möglichkeit, deine Fähigkeiten in globaler Logistik und Supply Chain Management gezielt weiterzuentwickeln. Du erhältst praxisorientierte Kenntnisse, die dich optimal auf eine Karriere in multinationalen Unternehmen, global agierenden Logistikdienstleistern oder Beratungsfirmen vorbereiten.
Ein Studium in Global Supply Chain Management qualifiziert dich für verantwortungsvolle Positionen als Supply Chain Manager, Logistikexpert:in oder Beschaffungsspezialist:in. Du lernst, internationale Lieferketten effizient zu steuern, Beschaffungsstrategien zu optimieren und innovative Logistiklösungen zu entwickeln, um Unternehmen erfolgreich in einer global vernetzten Wirtschaft zu positionieren.
Wie lange dauert das Masterstudium?
Das Masterstudium in Global Supply Chain Management dauert in der Regel 4 Semester (2 Jahre) und endet mit dem Master of Science (M.Sc.).
Gibt es einen NC?
In der Regel gibt es für den Supply Chain Management Master-Studiengang keinen Numerus Clausus (NC). Die Zulassung erfolgt auf Grundlage deines Bachelorabschlusses.
Was sind die Voraussetzungen für den Master in Global Supply Chain Management?
Für den Master in SCM benötigen Bewerber:innen einen anerkannten Bachelorabschluss in Betriebswirtschaft, Logistik, Ingenieurwissenschaften oder einem verwandten Fachbereich. Gute Englischkenntnisse sind erforderlich, da das Studium in englischer Sprache durchgeführt wird.
Wie läuft das Supply Chain Management Masterstudium ab?
Der Master in Global Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.) kombiniert theoretische Lehrveranstaltungen mit praxisnahen Fallstudien und Projekten in Zusammenarbeit mit Unternehmen der Logistikbranche.
Wo kann ich den Master in SCM studieren?
SCM im Master kannst du an unserem Standort in ö studieren.
Was lernt man im Master Supply Chain Management? Was sind die Studieninhalte?
Im Master of Science Studium Global Supply Chain Management lernst du unter anderem Lieferkettenstrategie, Transport- und Logistikmanagement, digitale Supply-Chain-Technologien, Nachhaltigkeit in der Logistik sowie internationale Beschaffungsstrategien.
Wie viel verdient man nach dem Masterstudium?
Das Einstiegsgehalt für Absolvent:innen liegt in der Regel zwischen 50.000 und 70.000 Euro pro Jahr, abhängig von der Branche und der Unternehmensgröße.
Kann ich auch ohne wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Bachelorabschluss studieren?
Ein Masterstudium erfordert in der Regel einen abgeschlossenen Bachelorabschluss. Unter bestimmten Bedingungen kann eine Zulassung ü berufliche Qualifikationen erfolgen.
Noch Fragen?
Du hast Fragen zu unseren Bachelor- oder Master-Studiengängen? Vereinbare jetzt ganz unkompliziert deinen persönlichen Beratungstermin – online oder vor Ort! Unser Team unterstützt dich individuell und unverbindlich auf deinem Weg zum passenden Studium.
