MBA in Supply Chain Management

• Degree Programme: MBA 90 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 18 months

Our MBA in Supply Chain Management in Germany is designed to advance your understanding of complex logistical challenges and prepare you for leadership roles within this rewarding industry. You will develop essential soft skills alongside a deep understanding of strategic planning and operational management.  

With your MBA in Supply Chain Management from IU, you'll be able to: 

• Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills 
• Showcase mastery of complex logistical concepts 
• Effectively communicate strategies and ideas 

Compulsory Modules

1. Leadership — 5 ECTS
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship — 5 ECTS
3. Corporate Finance — 5 ECTS
4. International Marketing — 5 ECTS
5. Managerial Economics — 5 ECTS
6. Performance Measurement — 5 ECTS
7. Strategic Management — 5 ECTS
8. Business Ethics and Corporate Governance — 5 ECTS
9. Operations and Information Management — 5 ECTS

Electives Overview

1. Supply Chain and Sourcing Management — 10 ECTS
2. Aspects of International Management — 10 ECTS

Master Thesis

1. Capstone Project Thesis & Defence — 25 ECTS

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring.

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students.

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams.

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time.

Supply Chain Manager

In this role, you will oversee end-to-end supply chains, from procurement and production to shipment and delivery. As a Supply Chain Manager in Germany, your job includes identifying opportunities for optimization, implementing cost-effective solutions, and coordinating with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure seamless operations.

Operations Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and directing of operations in the company. This can include managing inventory, buying goods, selecting vendors, and improving efficiency in the production cycle. You will also work with various departments to make strategic decisions about company operations and procedure.

Logistics Consultant

As a Logistics Consultant, you would work on improving a company's supply chain. You would work on strategic planning projects, including redesigning the supply chain, outsourcing logistics activities, or implementing new IT systems. Your expertise will be needed in helping businesses remain efficient, nimble and competitive.  

With your MBA in Supply Chain Management in Germany from IU, you will be armed with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's globally interconnected business world.

General admission requirements

• Completed, undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits
• Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
• You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
• Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives.

Work experience

• Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
• You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us

English language skills

• IELTS (at least 6.5 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 90 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 176)
• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.