With the Supply Chain Management B.A., you become a specialist in global supply chains. In addition to gaining management knowledge, you deepen your expertise in logistics and acquire practical experience through internships and projects.
International Business Administration Supply Chain Management
- English
- 1st intake: October 2024 | SRH Gera collaboration
Operations Management, Logistics and more
Our new Bachelor's program, B.A. International Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management, provides you with comprehensive knowledge in the field of global business and fosters essential soft skills and competencies that are highly valued in the future job market.
You will be introduced to fundamental business concepts in modules such as Economics, International Management, Accounting, and Finance, and you will have the opportunity to apply your newly acquired knowledge in projects with students from around the world and during an internship.
You will gain knowledge about different forms of businesses, legal contract concepts, and the protection of intellectual property. Additionally, you will learn how to utilize company data for critical decision-making and understand consumer behavior.
Various leadership styles and the significance of effective leadership will be imparted to you. You will gather experience in various creativity techniques to promote innovation and new ideas. In the overarching Entrepreneurship project, you will collaborate with other students to develop a new product and have the chance to apply your knowledge in agile project management.
With a focus on Supply Chain Management, you will be capable of planning, controlling, and analyzing material, information, and product flows within organizations. You will develop an understanding of global procurement and supply chains, exploring the advantages and disadvantages as well as the sustainability of various logistics models and transportation methods. You will also gain insights into the procurement, production, and warehousing of goods, including their associated costs and decision factors for businesses.
You will learn the significance of efficient process management for successful supply chains and product flows and acquire the ability to forecast future demand. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems like SAP.
In addition to the program's international orientation, our language modules and project-based approach will optimally prepare you for the challenges in the field of Business and Supply Chain Management in the 21st century.
You can choose between two program options:
- The 7-semester variant (International Experience Track).
- The 6-semester variant (Fast Track).
Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator...
Due to the shortage of skilled professionals in the logistics industry, experts in the field of supply chains are in high demand. After your studies, you will be capable of comprehensively planning, integrating, managing, and analyzing supply chain and operational processes. This opens up diverse career opportunities for you, not only in the manufacturing, trade, and logistics sectors, but also in various other industries, within both small and large companies, startups, and institutions.
Possible future positions and areas of activity include:
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Management and administration positions
- Purchasing
- Disposition
- Consulting
Your choice
Fast Track or International Experience Track
We offer you the opportunity to complete your studies within 3 or 3.5 years, so you can follow your own path. Choose between:
- International Experience Track | 3.5 years duration (7 semesters): internship/semester abroad (6 months) + internship in the final semester (14 weeks) included
- Fast Track | 3 years duration (6 semesters): internship in the final semester (14 weeks) included
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Our study concept
Your studies are divided into 5-week blocks. During this time you focus on one management topic which you get to view from different angles. Thanks to this approach you can learn about real management challenges and strengthen the skills that employers are looking for.