Program Overview

Master of Science in Management Specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management

The Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management is a program designed for international students. It aims to provide a solid foundation in business management, with a specific focus on operations and supply chain management. This specialization is critical and vital in today's business world, given its direct influence on sales.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the UPF Barcelona School of Management, which is accredited by EQUIS and recognized for its academic excellence.
• The Master of Science in Management has received the AMBA accreditation, a prestigious international recognition of the program's quality.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business management, strategic management, innovation, and consulting.
• The specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management offers a deep understanding of the processes and techniques necessary to become an expert in supply chain management and operations.

Program Structure

• The program is organized into three trimesters.
• In the first trimestre, students take five compulsory courses.
• In the second and third trimesters, students select elective courses from the Operations and Supply Chain Management specialization, which can be complemented with electives from other specializations.
• Students have the option to participate in curricular internships, which are equivalent to two elective courses.
• The program includes a Master's Final Project, which is supervised by a member of the faculty.

Courses

Compulsory Courses

• Analytical Tools
• Applied Statistics
• Managerial Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Management Theory
• Marketing
• Organizational Behaviour

Elective Courses

• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Computer Science for Business Leaders
• Practical Data Science
• Technology Strategy
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics
• Quantitative Methods in Management
• Benchmarking and Management Control
• Marketing Research
• Operations Management
• Practical Data Science
• Marketing Analytics
• Advanced Statistical Methods
• Prescriptive Analytics
• Marketing
• Consumer Behaviour
• Marketing Research
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Communications
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Analytics
• Pricing and Revenue Optimization
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Plan
• Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• Financing for Start-ups
• How to start a start up
• Technology Strategy
• Operations Management
• General Management
• Negotiations
• Decision Making: Experimental Methods for Management
• Ethics and Sustainability Leadership

Career Opportunities

• The program prepares students for careers in operations and supply chain management, as well as in consulting, international trade, and logistics.
• Graduates can access positions in companies, multinationals, and organizations with a global vision.
• The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a multicultural environment and to communicate and negotiate globally.

Admission Requirements

• The program is aimed at recent graduates and young professionals from analytical fields who want to acquire a practical and professional perspective on business management, particularly in operations and supply chain management.
• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, economics, engineering, mathematics, or physics.
• The program is taught in English, and applicants must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the language.

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fee for the program is 18,500 euros.
• The program offers various scholarships and financial aid options to help students cover the costs of tuition.

Research Areas

• The program is taught by a faculty of renowned experts in operations and supply chain management, as well as in other areas of business management.
• The program includes research areas such as operations management, supply chain management, logistics, and business analytics.

Double Degree

• The program offers a double degree option with BI Norwegian Business School (Norway) and EBS Business School (Germany).
• Students can choose to pursue a double degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Marketing Management, Automotive Management, Finance, Real Estate, or Management.

Title

• Upon completion of the program, students receive the title of Master of Science in Management, which is recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and the European Higher Education Area.
• The program is accredited by the Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya (AQU) and the European University Association (EUA).