M.Sc. Supply Chain Management in Digital Supply Chain Management

• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 4 semesters/2 years
• Location: Berlin

The digitalisation of the global economy, socio-political changes, and cost pressures have a big impact on the logistics and supply chain industry. Thus, companies are looking for experts who know how to tackle digital change and use insights from data to come up with innovative supply chain solutions and business strategies.

Learn how to manage these challenges and become part of a new generation of supply chain managers who know how to deal with new digital solutions and complex SCM platforms while working in a global and diverse environment. You learn about key supply chain concepts, digital tools, and their application. You gain an understanding of Supply Chain Management 4.0, Innovation Management, Process Management and Big Data and become proficient in current topics such as Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Operations Research.

You understand the use and adaptation of SAP, a leading Enterprise Resource Planning system, and know how to program apps. You extend your knowledge of the platform economy and digital business models while using agile methods in study projects. Thanks to the project- and skill-based approach of the programme, you are able to train your leadership, communication and intercultural skills and are therefore well-prepared for demanding digital supply chain management positions around the globe.

Students will receive a certificate for their learning experience in SAP - in the modules Sales & Distribution (SD), Material Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP) - as part of their education at SRH University. 

As a Digital Supply Chain Management graduate you benefit from a thorough business education with a digital focus. Thanks to the industry-relevant curriculum, you are prepared for the supply chain challenges of the future and are a sought-after professional in global and digital businesses.

Career opportunities for Supply Chain Managers with technological expertise lie within the retail, production, technology, and healthcare industry as well as in start-ups, SMEs, and global corporations.  

Choose from the following career paths:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Operations Planner
• Digital Supply Chain Specialist
• Digital Supply Chain Consultant

1st Semester

1. Global Supply Chain Management 4.0 – 6 ECTS
2. Supply Chain Research and Methods – 6 ECTS
3. International Management and Law – 6 ECTS
4. Sustainable Supply Chain Management – 6 ECTS
5. Digital Platforms – 6 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Process Management – 6 ECTS
2. Digital Supply Chain Management – 6 ECTS
3. Operations Research – 6 ECTS
4. App Programming – 6 ECTS
5. Digital Supply Chain Lab – 6 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Supply Chain Strategy – 6 ECTS
2. SAP Application in the Supply Chain – 6 ECTS
3. Business Intelligence and Decision Support – 6 ECTS
4. Leadership and Entrepreneurship – 6 ECTS
5. ERP Customisation using SAP – 6 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Final Module (Internship and Thesis) – 30 ECTS
2. Company Project – 12 ECTS
3. Incubator – 12 ECTS
4. Master Thesis – 18 ECTS

In teams and under the direction of Prof Dr Torsten Becker, students at are developing innovative supply chain apps, including a customer status app, a storage space tool and an inventory manager.

In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice – for a clear competitive advantage.

To apply for the Master's programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, you will need to provide

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Engineering or IT. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required