Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Barcelona
Ranked #1 in Spain by Financial Magazine 2024
The Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Barcelona equips professionals with the strategic vision and analytical expertise to drive efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation in global logistics. Designed at the intersection of business and technology, the program integrates cutting-edge supply chain strategies with data-driven decision-making, procurement optimization, and operations leadership.
Key Information
Duration
1 year
Languages
English
Location
Barcelona
Annual Intakes
October
January
April
Format
Morning & Afternoon Schedule
Tuition Fee
€15 900
Program Highlights
Why study Master in Operations and Supply Chain in Barcelona?
- Earn a Globally Accredited Degree
- #1 Supply Chain Master’s in Spain
- QS World Rankings 2025
- MIT-Backed Learning Experience
- Barcelona a Logistics Powerhouse
Program Structure
- Strategize
- Manage
- Transform
- Source & Plan
- Go Global
- Capstone Project
Understand Strategic, Operational And Tactical Business Levels
Operations and Supply Chains Strategy and Finance (6 ECTS)
- Strategic Management, Planning and Structure
- Strategic Approaches to Analyzing the Position of an Organization
- Data and Strategy
- Geopolitics and Geo-economics Methodologies
- Aligning Corporate Strategy with Operations Strategy
- Building an Operating Model and Designing the Operations Network
- Fundamental Concepts of Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chains and Finance
- Supply Chain Management Trends and Best Practices
Pinpoint Central Concepts Within Economic And Managerial Contexts
Operations Management (6 ECTS)****Finance for Management (8 ECTS)****Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)
Promote Agility In Operations Management By Driving Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)****Business Intelligence in the Era of Big Data and AI (6 ECTS)****Supply Chains 4.0 for Digital Consumers (6 ECTS)
- Digital Economy and Its New Driving Forces
- Digital Strategy and Transformation
- Drucker’s 7 Sources of Innovation, Open Innovation
- Strategic Approaches to Managing Innovation
- Disruption Theory
- Digital Transformation Journey
- Digitalization of Business Processes
- Main Machine Learning (ML) Techniques
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- The Fundamentals of Information Management
- Retail and E-Commerce Supply Chain and Omnichannel Operations
- Customer Service Operations Management
- Last Mile and Reverse Logistics
- Transformation of Supply Chains
- Implication, Components and Applications for Supply Chains 4.0
- Digitisation of the Supply Chain
- Selecting and Using Data and Analytics for Decision-Making
Synchronize Supply Chain Goals To Operational Objectives
Inventory, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management (6 ECTS)****International Logistics and Transport (6 ECTS)
- Inventory Models
- Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing
- Modern Distribution Systems
- Modes of Transport in a Modern Society
- Innovations in Air and Maritime Transport
- Modal, Intermodal, and Multimodal Transport
- S&OP: Sales and Operations Planning
- Contemporary Issues Facing Carrier Management
- Regulatory Frameworks for Different Transport Modes
- Freight Cost and Pricing
- Third-Party Logistics
- Trade and Customs Procedures
Understand the Global Economy, Geopolitics And Strategic Management Techniques
Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS) (Online)****Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS) (Online)
- Principles of Behavioral Economics
- Geopolitics and Geo-economics Methodologies
- Causes of Globalization
- Strategic Management, Planning and Structure
- Strategic Approaches to Analyzing the Position of an Organization
- Data and Strategy
Identify A Common Stumbling Block Within Operations And Supply Chain Management And Apply Your Expertise To A Comprehensive Solution In Your Final Project
Final Project (Capstone)
Every Master program concludes in the Final Capstone Project. This exciting initiative challenges students to apply their hard-earned knowledge and skills to a real-world problem (within their area of expertise) and devise possible solutions to said issue. Generating suitable solutions entails using information, resources and knowledge from the Master’s program. These proposed solutions offered by students are often interactive and practical, enabling their implementation in professional settings or further research and study.
Qualification
GBSB Global Business School is accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education and delivers postgraduate diplomas (a minimum of 62 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7) face-to-face from our campus in Barcelona, Spain. Once you’ve met the requirements of an exit award, terminate your studies by proceeding to the Master of Science in Management (Operations and Supply Chain) (90 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7) studies, by completing the last quarter of your studies online.
Higher Education Program: Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Operations and Supply Chain Management)
Accreditation Status: An officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as Higher Education Institution by MFHEA (License number: ) and accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education (Centre Number: )
MQF/EQF Level: MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 7 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning
Number of ECTS Credits: A minimum of 62 ECTSMaster of Science (MSc) in Management (Operations and Supply Chain Management) (90 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7), an officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School in Malta, licensed as Higher Education Institution by MFHEA (License number: )
Admissions Information
To be eligible for admission to the Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Barcelona, you must
- Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher; be in the process of completing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or have a high level of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
- Complete all required admissions forms and submit all required documentation.
Provide Proof of Proficiency in the English Language
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS – Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Pass GBSB Global’s internal English proficiency test.
Submit all required admissions forms and documents
- Contact the admissions office by filling out an online application or by speaking with a representative.
- An admissions officer will schedule an interview with you.
- Submit the documentation required by the program of your choice.
- Enroll and confirm your place.
Tuition Fees
The Total Fee for the Program is € 15 900. The fee includes application, enrollment and administrative fees.
Special offers and scholarships are available for early applicants and winners of scholarship competitions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Barcelona is a one-year program taught in English. It aims to equip professionals with the strategic vision and analytical expertise to drive efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation in global logistics. The program blends cutting-edge supply chain strategies with data-driven decision-making, procurement optimization, and operations leadership. A key feature is its experiential learning emphasis, including real-world projects, industry partnerships, and a week-long immersion at the Zaragoza Logistics Hub (ZLC), a center for supply chain management research and corporate innovation. Graduates receive an additional certification from the ZLC, part of the MIT Global Scale Network. The program is ranked #1 in Spain by Financial Magazine 2024 and is recognized in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2025 for Supply Chain Management. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in multinational corporations, consulting firms, or technology-driven logistics companies, enabling them to navigate complex global supply chains.
Outline:
The program is structured around several key themes: Strategize, Manage, Transform, Source & Plan, and Go Global, culminating in a Capstone Project. Specific modules include:
- Operations and Supply Chains Strategy and Finance (6 ECTS): Covers strategic management, planning, structure, strategic analysis of organizational position, data and strategy, geopolitics and geo-economics methodologies, aligning corporate strategy with operations strategy, building operating models, designing operations networks, fundamental supply chain management concepts, supply chains and finance, and supply chain management trends and best practices.
- Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS): Covers the digital economy, digital strategy and transformation, Drucker’s 7 Sources of Innovation, open innovation, strategic approaches to managing innovation, disruption theory, the digital transformation journey, digitalization of business processes, machine learning techniques, artificial intelligence, information management fundamentals, retail and e-commerce supply chain and omnichannel operations, customer service operations management, last-mile and reverse logistics, supply chain transformation, and implications, components, and applications for Supply Chains 4.0.
- Inventory, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management (6 ECTS): Covers inventory models, purchasing and strategic sourcing, and modern distribution systems.
- International Logistics and Transport (6 ECTS): Covers modes of transport, innovations in air and maritime transport, modal, intermodal, and multimodal transport, contemporary issues facing carrier management, regulatory frameworks for different transport modes, freight cost and pricing, third-party logistics, and trade and customs procedures.
- Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS) (Online): Covers principles of behavioral economics, geopolitics and geo-economics methodologies, and causes of globalization.
- Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS) (Online): Covers strategic management, planning, structure, strategic approaches to analyzing the organizational position, data and strategy.
Teaching:
The text mentions experiential learning, real-world projects, industry partnerships, and a week-long immersion at the ZLC.
Careers:
The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in multinational corporations, consulting firms, or technology-driven logistics companies. It aims to equip them to navigate the complexities of global supply chains.
Other:
The program is offered in Barcelona and includes an exclusive week-long immersion at the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), which is part of the MIT Global Scale Network. The program leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Operations and Supply Chain Management) qualification, which is officially recognized and state-accredited. The minimum ECTS credits required are 62, with the full Master's degree requiring 90 ECTS. The first 62 ECTS are delivered face-to-face in Barcelona, while the remaining credits can be completed online. The GBSB Global Business School is accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education.
The total fee for the program is € 15 900, this fee includes application, enrollment and administrative fees.
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Global Recognition & Rankings
- QS Stars Rating: 5 Stars for Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, and Inclusiveness
- CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2025: Tier One
- Forbes España 2024: #1 in Executive and Top Management Programs
- El Mundo & Financial Magazine 2024: Programs listed among the Top 5 in Spain
- Microsoft Showcase School: First business school recognized for its digital learning environment
Accreditations & Memberships
- ACBSP: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA)
- ASIC: Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (UK)
- MFHEA: Malta Further & Higher Education Authority
- Generalitat de Catalunya: Department of Education (Spain)
- Comunidad de Madrid: Department of Education, Science, and Universities (Spain)
- AACSB: Member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- BGA: Member of the Business Graduates Association
Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for admission to the Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Barcelona, you must:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher; be in the process of completing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or have a high level of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
- Complete all required admissions forms and submit all required documentation.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To demonstrate English language proficiency, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer-based), 79/93 (internet-based), or 550 (paper-based);
- IELTS – Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Pass GBSB Global’s internal English proficiency test.
