Program Overview

Introduction to the Supply Chain Management Master's Program

The Supply Chain Management (SCM) master's program is designed for highly motivated students with above-average grades. A background in business economics, industrial engineering, informatics, and/or geography, with interests in production, transportation, and logistics, business and geo-informatics, and operations research, is desirable.

Curriculum Master's SCM

The curriculum for the SCM master's program is available for download.

Formal Requirements

To apply for the program, students must:

• Have completed or be enrolled in a relevant degree program at a recognized Austrian or foreign post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English.

Specific Skills

Mandatory skills and knowledge for the program include:

• Three main areas: production and/or transport and/or logistics, management information systems and/or geo-informatics, and mathematics and/or statistics.
• Proof of achievement potential: Valid GMAT Exam, Valid Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or an academic letter of recommendation.
• Motivation letter. Optional skills include:
• CV.

Deadlines

The application period for the winter semester opens on September 1st of the previous year. There are three deadlines:

1. 1st deadline: October 8th (23:59 CET)
2. 2nd deadline: January 8th (23:59 CET)
3. 3rd deadline: March 8th (23:59 CET)

Selection Process

Applications that meet the formal requirements are forwarded to a panel of experts, who assess the applicants' aptitude for the program based on:

• Academic background
• Skills and knowledge
• Achievement potential
• Subject-specific work experience

Enrolment

For enrolment, all required documents must be provided in person at the Study Service Center. The enrolment period typically ends in the last week of September.

Program Details

• Degree awarded: Master of Science (WU), abbreviated as MSc (WU)
• ECTS credits: 120 (including 20 credits for the master's thesis)
• Program start: Only in the winter semester (October 1st)
• Language of instruction: English
• Places per academic year: 60
• Mode of study: Full-time
• Program duration: 4 semesters

Fast Track Offer

Top applicants may receive an offer prior to the current priority deadline if they:

• Score at least 90% at their university's grade point average.
• Include a confirmation of their grade point average issued by their home university.
• Set the SCM program as their 1st preference within the online application tool.
• Submit their complete application within the next fast track deadline.

Fast Track Deadlines

• Priority deadline 1: September 30 (11:59 pm CET)
• Priority deadline 2: December 15 (11:59 pm CET)
• Priority deadline 3: February 25 (11:59 pm CET)