Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Master of Science International Procurement and Supply Chain ManagementVenlo, Netherlands
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 9,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EEA €4,350 for semester 1 (Fontys) £6,934 for semester 2 (Plymouth University) Non-EEA €9,600 for semester 1 (Fontys) £8,650 for semester 2 (Plymouth University)
Key Summary
Introduction
This Master of Science program takes 1 year and is taught in English. It’s taught in 2 different countries. The study has 3 variants:
- MSc in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MSc International Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- MSc in International Operations and Supply Chain Management
Why this study in the Netherlands
With the Master of Science in International Logistics / Procurement / Operations / SCM, you’ll be immersed in an international environment. You’ll meet students from all over the world and learn all about supply chain management and logistics processes, and how to improve them efficiently. It’s a unique program that will take you further in your field.
- You’ll broaden and deepen your knowledge
- Dedicated personal guidance
- The perfect preparation for the next step in your career
- An international experience and network
- This program is accredited by the QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) and CILT (The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)
How does your week look
In this program, your weeks consist of attending workshops, classes, guest lectures, assignments, case studies, and logistics field trips. The average number of classes is 14 per week. In addition, you’ll do a lot of self-study and group work.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The NL scholarship provides a partial scholarship for the first year of your studies at our University and is financed by Fontys University of Applied Sciences and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Scholarship
The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies.
Some of the Fontys' programmes offer the NL Scholarship for non-EEA students. Visit the website to see which programmes offer this scholarship. You might also be eligible for other scholarships not provided by Fontys.
Curriculum
Greatly enhance your employability in areas of international logistics and supply chain management with a programme that includes options to study abroad, gain a dual award title and join the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) upon graduation. With this professionally accredited programme you develop a business and industry focus through our visiting speakers programme and benefit from a research-informed and technology-enhanced curriculum.
The study is divided into 3 Terms of 60 U.K.credits / 30 EC each;
Semester 1; September - January in Venlo, the Netherlands
- 2 Modules (30 U.K.credits / 15 EC per module):
- MAR7008V International Supply Chain Management and Data Management
- MAR7001V Finance and Economics for International Supply Chains
Semester 2; January - May in Plymouth, UK
- 2 Modules (30 U.K.credits / 15 EC per module):
- MAR7003 Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- MAR7005 International Procurement Management
Summer period; May - September in the Netherlands or home country
- PBS7000 Capstone Project (60 U.K.credits / 30 EC)
Program Outcome
What are you going to learn?
In many master’s programmes, subjects such as academic skills are offered in a first-year or pre-master’s programme. In this course, academic skills are interwoven throughout the year. This ensures that you can immediately apply the theoretical subjects in the more practical and subject-oriented areas. Classes are taught by committed and highly qualified lecturers, who provide varied classes, assignments, workshops, and excursions.
- Everything you learn is directly linked to and can be applied in practice
- You’ll work on your skills and focus on your personal development
- You’ll learn to make use of competitive advantages in an ever-changing global business environment
- You’ll learn about working with other nationalities and cultures
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
MSc degree holders are working all over the world, most alumni work in large multinationals, but also working in smaller private businesses or starting their own business occurs. After your graduation, you can work as:
- Project Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Logistics Engineer
- Tender Manager
- Strategic Material Planner
- Global Buyer
- Consultant
- Lecturer
- Researcher
Some examples of companies: ASML, Samsung, General Motors, CEVA Logistics, Bosch Rexroth, REWE Group, Amazon, DAF Trucks, Henkel, Microsoft.