These are the admission requirements for the Master's programme in Supply Chain Management

We offer the Master's in Supply Chain Management in 2 variants: the shortened 60-ECTS variant takes 2 semesters in full-time study. The 120 ECTS variant takes 4 semesters in full-time study.

For the 120-ECTS variant in 4 semesters, the following requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a focus on logistics, business economics, or business studies and a final grade of at least "satisfactory".
• If your degree has a different focus, you can be admitted through a Master's entrance examination.

For the shortened 60-ECTS variant, the following requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a final grade of at least "satisfactory".
• If your first degree consists of 180 ECTS, you must take courses worth 30 ECTS additionally and demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, you must show at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• If your degree consists of 210 ECTS, you must show at least 1 year of qualified work experience. This work experience should have been gained after your studies.
• If your degree consists of 240 ECTS, as is the case with many diploma qualifications, you must also demonstrate 1 year of qualified work experience in addition to the degree.

Study Content & Modules: This is the Course Schedule in the Master's Programme Supply Chain Management

The master's degree programme at IU International University is modular. A module usually comprises 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written exam or assignment. This way, you complete your master's degree step by step - and even determine largely when you want to complete each module.

In the 60-ECTS version, you could structure your study plan in full-time studies as follows, for example:

• 1st semester: Innovative Concepts and Tools in Supply Chain Management, Design and Optimization of Global Networks, Real-Time Control in Supply Chains 4.0, Seminar: Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management, Research Methodology
• 2nd semester: Seminar: Resilience of Global Supply Chains in Selected Industries, Elective Subject A, Master's Thesis

Choose one of the following specialisations: Lead Logistic Provider, Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Supply Chain Operations Manager.

In the 120-ECTS version, you could structure your curriculum in full-time studies as follows:

• 1st semester: Innovative Concepts and Tools in Supply Chain Management, Operations and Information Management, Leadership, Management of IT Services and IT Architectures, Research Methodology, Seminar: Resilience of Global Supply Chains in Selected Industries
• 2nd semester: Business Intelligence I, Business Intelligence Project, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Design and Optimization of Global Networks, Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management, Seminar: Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• 3rd semester: Real-Time Control in Supply Chains 4.0, Seminar: Early Warning and Risk Systems in Controlling, Elective Subject A, Elective Subject B
• 4th semester: Master's Thesis

In the 120-ECTS version, choose a total of 2 specialisation subjects according to your interests.

For the first specialisation module, choose from the following topics: Lead Logistic Provider, Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Supply Chain Operations Manager.

For your second specialisation module, choose from these topics: Lead Logistic Provider, Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Supply Chain Operations Manager, Digital Transformation, Digitalisation and Automation of Production, Artificial Intelligence, Requirements Management and IT Project Management, Data Science, IT Security and Data Protection, Big Data, Communication, Agility and Creative Working Methods, New Work, Employee Recruitment and Development, Digital Business and Entrepreneurship.

Study Concept: This is How the Part-Time Study Programme Supply Chain Management at IU Works

The online study programme Supply Chain Management at IU International University can be tailored flexibly to fit your life and daily routine as best suits you. For instance, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time programme, it takes a total of 2 or 4 semesters to complete the master's degree, depending on the study variant. In part-time programme I, you study for 3 or 6 semesters until graduation. Alternatively, you can opt for part-time programme II and take 4 or 8 semesters to complete the master's degree.

With each module enrolment, you receive study materials as printed study booklets from IU. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the practical IU Learn App.

In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your fellow students and lecturers.

Very convenient and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week - whenever you feel optimally prepared for the exam in, for example, Building Construction. Furthermore, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where you can also take your exams in a traditional on-site manner.