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The supply chain is at the heart of the success of many companies. Supply relationships are becoming increasingly important, especially in a global context, and the efficiency of the supply chain secures competitive advantages that are vital to a company's survival. Managers specialising in supply chain management are therefore in high demand. In the MBA distance learning programme with a specialisation in supply chain management, you will learn all about the logistical, negotiation-based and operational processes of the supply chain and find out which methods you can use to achieve sustainable improvements. You will also deal with the global factors that affect demand and consumer behaviour. Is this something for you?
MBA, 90 ECTS credits
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Before you begin to focus intensively on supply chain management, you will study international marketing, strategic management and performance management in your Master of Business Administration programme. Your compulsory elective modules follow in the second semester: Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Excellence Manager. As part of this specialisation, you will learn what makes an excellent supply chain and what challenges need to be overcome when optimising the supply chain. You will also take a closer look at various solutions and examine their practicability. If you wish, you can then incorporate this knowledge into your Master's thesis.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Leadership | 5 |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| Corporate Finance | 5 |
| Internationales Marketing | 5 |
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Performance Management | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Strategisches Management | 5 |
| Wirtschaftsethik und Corporate Governance | 5 |
| Operations and Information Management | 5 |
| Supply Chain Management | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Capstone Projekt | 25 |
| Supply Chain Excellence Manager | 10 |
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