Program Overview

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Analytics

The Operations and Supply Chain Analytics (OSCA) programme at Aarhus University is designed to equip students with the necessary concepts, methods, and tools to support decision-making processes in operations and supply chain management. The programme focuses on providing students with applicable quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making skills and competencies to establish a career within the field of operations and supply chain management.

About the Programme

The OSCA programme is a master's degree programme that aims to provide students with a deep understanding of operations and supply chain management, as well as the analytical skills to address complex problems and make effective decisions. The programme is taught in English and takes place in Aarhus, Denmark.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of four semesters, with the first two semesters covering compulsory courses in the programme specialisation. The third semester is reserved for elective courses, and the fourth semester is devoted to the final thesis.

First Semester

• Optimisation for Prescriptive Analytics (10 ECTS)
• Supply Chain Design and Management (10 ECTS)
• Tools for Analytics (5 ECTS)
• Business Process Modelling and Simulation (5 ECTS)

Second Semester

• Demand and Production Management (10 ECTS)
• Applied Modelling in Operations and Supply Chains (10 ECTS)
• Distribution and Transportation (5 ECTS)
• Inventory Management (5 ECTS)

Third Semester

• Elective Courses (30 ECTS)

Fourth Semester

• Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the OSCA programme, students must meet the general admission requirement and the specific admission requirements.

General Admission Requirement

Students must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent that is comparable to a Danish bachelor's degree in both level and duration (180 ECTS).

Specific Admission Requirements

Students must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as economics and business administration, and must have completed specific courses in quantitative methods, marketing, finance, accounting, organisation and leadership theory, microeconomics, operations management, and additional ECTS points within the abovementioned areas.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the OSCA programme can pursue careers in various fields, including supply chain planning, logistics, production, demand, and capacity planning. They can also work as junior management consultants, purchasers, or in other related roles.

Research Areas

The OSCA programme is focused on operations and supply chain management, with a strong emphasis on analytical skills and data-driven decision-making. The programme covers various research areas, including strategy design and performance improvement in operations and supply chain management, methods for planning and controlling the flow of goods and information, and IT-based tools for analytics.

Language Requirements

The programme is taught in English, and students must meet the university's English language requirements to be admitted.

Tuition Fees

Information about tuition fees is available on the university's website.

Conclusion

The Operations and Supply Chain Analytics programme at Aarhus University is a master's degree programme that provides students with the necessary skills and competencies to establish a career in operations and supply chain management. The programme is designed to equip students with applicable quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making skills, and it covers various research areas in operations and supply chain management.