Program Overview

Introduction to the Double Degree Master's Programme

The Double Degree Master's programme in Service and Supply Chain Management is a unique opportunity for students to gain expertise in two highly sought-after fields. This programme is offered in collaboration with the Católica Porto Business School, allowing students to study in both Porto and Groningen.

Programme Overview

• The programme is a full-time, 24-month course that combines the areas of Service Management and Supply Chain Management.
• Students start by following the MSc Management (with a specialization in Service Management) at the Católica Porto Business School in their first year.
• In the second year, students advance their expertise in MSc Supply Chain Management at the University of Groningen.
• The programme focuses on tackling today's challenges and shaping the future of supply chains, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and digital innovations.

Programme Structure

• Year 1: Students study at Católica Porto Business School, taking courses such as Operations Management, Management of Innovation in Services, and Service Management.
• Year 2: Students study at the University of Groningen, taking courses such as Supply Chain Processes, Supply Chain Coordination, and Research Methods for SCM.
• Students can choose two Focus areas to specialize in: Energy Transition and Climate Change, or Healthy Society.

Admission Requirements

• Previous education: Students from an undergraduate programme of the University of Groningen who have direct admission to the MSc Supply Chain Management may apply for admission to this double degree programme.
• Language test: IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176).
• Application deadlines:
  • Dutch students: 01 May 2026
  • EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026
  • non-EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026

Tuition Fees

• Nationality: EU/EEA, non-EU/EEA
• Year: 2026
• Fee: € 2601 (EU/EEA), € 21400 (non-EU/EEA)
• Programme form: full-time

Job Prospects

• After completing the programme, students can pursue a variety of roles, including:
  • Supply chain planner
  • Logistics engineer
  • Consultant
  • Supply chain manager
  • Service manager
  • Procurement manager
  • Logistics manager
  • Continuous improvement specialist
  • Researcher
  • Business analyst
  • Strategy advisor

Research

• The programme is connected to business practice, economics, and society.
• Key areas of research include:
  • (e-commerce) logistics
  • transportation
  • healthcare and service supply chains
  • sustainable energy supply
  • supply chain finance
  • circular supply chains
• The research institute related to the MSc programme is Operations Management and Operations Research.