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

1. 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.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
3. 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

1. Contact the admissions office by filling out an online application or by speaking with a representative.
2. An admissions officer will schedule an interview with you.
3. Submit the documentation required by the program of your choice.
4. 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.