Master in Strategic Supply Chain Management

## About the programme Modern business success depends on efficient and sustainable supply chains. Companies need leaders who can design, plan, and manage supply chain processes at a strategic level - across industries and borders. This programme equips you with the skills to navigate complex networks, foster collaboration, and drive long-term value creation. Offered as one of JIBS’ Master’s in Management (MiM) programmes - ranked by the Financial Times - it combines broad managerial training with specialised expertise in supply chain management and strategic decision-making. The programme welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds, as long as you hold at least 30 ECTS in business administration to ensure the necessary foundation for success. This diversity of perspectives enriches discussions, strengthens collaboration, and creates a dynamic learning environment that prepares you for international leadership. ### Year 1 - Management foundations and global supply chain strategies During your first year, you will take shared MiM courses (30 credits) to develop essential managerial competencies in areas such as data analytics, team dynamics, accounting and finance, project design, and risk management. At the same time, you will specialise in supply chain management (30 credits), learning how to integrate supply chain management with broader business strategies and transformation efforts. Courses cover topics such as: - Cross-border logistics and global operations. - Digital supply chains, automation, and data-driven decision-making. - Resilience, risk management, and continuous improvement. - Sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management. - Sustainability and the circular economy in supply chains. This integrated structure gives you both a strong managerial foundation and in-depth expertise in supply chain strategy, logistics, digitalisation, and sustainability. Applied projects and cases prepare you to lead change in environments where digitalisation and globalisation reshape how supply chains and logistics systems operate. You will also strengthen key competencies in data analytics, communication, ethical reasoning, and intercultural teamwork - while building a valuable international network. ### Year 2 - Customise your path In the second year, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your ambitions. Options include taking elective courses, spending a semester abroad at one of our many international partner universities, or pursuing an internship in Sweden or abroad. The final semester is devoted to a master’s thesis, where you apply your knowledge to a focused topic within strategic supply chain management. At JIBS, theory and practice are closely intertwined. Through applied projects and cases, you will learn how to integrate supply chain management with broader business strategies and transformation efforts - preparing you to lead change in today’s global and digital business environment. ### Your future career You will graduate with the ability to manage supply chains and business processes strategically, making you highly attractive to employers worldwide. Career paths include roles such as supply chain strategist, global operations manager, logistics service manager, sourcing and procurement specialist, or management consultant. Many graduates also advance into leadership positions such as project manager, senior consultant, or head of operations in internationally oriented companies. This programme also provides an excellent foundation for those who wish to pursue doctoral