MBA in Supply Chain Management
Berlin, Germany
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,017 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
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Introduction
With IU's MBA in Supply Chain Management, you’ll get the best of both worlds. First, you’ll learn everything you need to know about MBA, including how to take on management tasks, make sound decisions, develop global strategies, and optimise company-wide processes. Later, you will specialise in supply chain management. You’ll learn how to put successful SCM goals into action, such as cost reduction, increased flexibility, and cash flow management.
This programme is now available and you'll have the option to continue with an 18-month post-study work visa, which allows you to work in and explore Germany.
This program is offered on-site at IU's global campus situated in the vibrant city of Berlin. Additionally, you'll have the option to extend your experience with an 18-month post-study work visa, enabling you to work and explore Germany.
What does it mean to study on IU Campus?
• All programmes taught in English
• 2-4 intakes per year – programme dependent
• A mix of online self-study and on-campus learning (2-3 days per week) in Germany
• IU’s AI-driven teaching assistant helps you prepare for exams, find materials in the virtual library, and clarify questions
Other perks:
• Study and collaborate in small groups during on-campus tutorials
• Free online German language course
• Access to jobs board and optional internship module
• Optional internship module
• 18-month post-study visa eligibility
Why IU?
• Blended learning: Attend tutorials on campus only 2-3 times per week
• Flexible: Study online at your schedule for the rest of the week
• Explore work-study options in Germany: up to 20 hours per week while studying
• Career-oriented: IU provides specialized degree programs in high-demand fields.
• Courses: combine theory and practical application through real-life case studies
• Kickstart your career in Germany: after graduation with an 18-month post-study visa
• All programmes are accredited: according to German and EU standards in education
• IU degrees are internationally recognised and can be converted to overseas equivalents for work or further studies
• Recognised by WES Canada & US and member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
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Curriculum
1st Semester
- Leadership
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Marketing
- Performance Measurement
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Economics
2nd Semester
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Operations and Information Management
- Supply Chain and Sourcing Management
- Aspects of International Management
3rd Semester
- Capstone Project Thesis & Defence
How does the course of studies work?
In the second semester of your MBA programme Supply Chain Management, you choose your major and set your personal focus.
Study Model
Flexible Mix & MatchFor this course, you can pick and choose if you want to study online or on campus. You can combine semesters at home with semesters at an IU location.
| Your own paceWe have full-time and part-time study models for this course. You can choose how you want to study and how long this course will take to suit your schedule. |
Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, and the German Council of Science and Humanities. This means that their courses, faculty and teaching materials meet the rigorous standards set according to European academic guidelines and they can now accredit their own programmes. | |
Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. | |
MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning Since April 2023, IU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the largest university association in the world with foreign universities as an associate member. IU is also the only European member of Association of African Universities (AAU), a network of over 420 universities and research centres from across the African continent |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty |
Program Outcome
What you will learn
- Master your management skills and train your analytical skills to become a confident leader in your field.
- Develop a sound understanding of general and engineering-related activities in project management.
- Understand relevant concepts and processes of product development, and modern supply chains, and be able to differentiate different areas of the Internet of Things.
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Career Opportunities
Career Possibilities
There are a myriad of career options available to MBA graduates specialising in supply chain management. Supply chain management specialists are very much in demand as analysts who can judge industry-wide trends and optimally apply them. They may also be required to analyse product life cycles, better manufacturing infrastructure, survey international logistics, oversee staffing and monitor distribution and sales. As a graduate, you will also have the option of working independently or working in a third party consultancy. You can then perform research and analysis to present supply chain solutions to other businesses. Careers such as an Industry analyst, project manager, supply chain consultant, transportation director, global logistics manager, and purchasing manager are some of the lucrative career options that you can pursue.
Senior supply chain manager
This career is fast-paced and multifaceted. You will be responsible for negotiating with contractors and stakeholders from across the world, identifying and leading process improvement projects to solve complex problems across the supply chain. This requires great communication skills as well as a good knowledge of the business ramifications of your decisions in the role.
Purchasing manager
The responsibilities of a purchasing manager vary depending on the industry, with a focus on either raw materials or finished products. As a purchasing manager, you will study the market to identify price trends and future availability of materials and goods; locate vendors; negotiate prices; prepare requisitions and purchase orders; as well as maintain purchase records. You often manage other professionals in the supply chain and procurement area of the business and will work as part of a wider team, requiring business know-how and soft skills you can gain at IU.
Your career? International!
Whether it is at a global medium-sized company or at a multinational corporation abroad – the IU prepares you well for the global job market. The numbers speak for themselves: 3 out of 4 of our graduates work in an international environment, and every third person works abroad.