Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (SCM)

The Supply Chain Management programme aims to provide an in-depth understanding of designing, maintaining and analysing supply chains as well as teach the skills necessary to apply methods and tools to successfully and responsibly work on and in supply chain networks. The programme is designed for students of different professional (logistics, economics, engineering or information technology), geographical and cultural backgrounds. The programme seeks to expand the participants’ competencies and capabilities to be prepared for all upcoming tasks and developments within increasingly digitalised supply chains. The curriculum teaches modern leadership and management competencies with a strong emphasis on data analytics and data engineering. This includes the analysis of data-driven business processes. Core components of the curriculum include: Supply Chain Management and Logistics Applied Project Management Big Data Challenge Applied Modelling & Stimulation Programming in Python Trends & Challenges in Supply Chain Management Advanced Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Engineering Purchasing & Distribution Research Methods Programming in R Sustainable Business in Germany Mandatory elective courses: Supply Chain Finance Principles of Consulting Data Analytics in SCM Smart Cities and Transport Concepts Customer Relationship Management Communication and Presentation Skills Students are introduced to working with and within companies and very quickly develop personality and professionalism through frequent, individual feedback sessions and personal attention. This facilitates and speeds up their career development and helps them to quickly become valuable assets in the workforce. In addition, SCM students have the opportunity to prepare themselves for the German job market by participating in German language courses, courses about German culture and current topics, and other career services.