Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Master in International Supply Chain Management
Rotterdam, Netherlands
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Dec 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,771 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
* February Intake: Apply before December 31
** 2.771 EUR/year for EU/EEA students | 14.449 EUR/year for non-EU/EEA students
Key Summary
About: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (36,000 students, 3,500 staff) offers a one-year intensive programme Master in International Supply Chain Management. You’ll learn sourcing, procurement, planning, transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory management, ERP, demand forecasting, e-business and operations management through classroom sessions, company projects and self-led projects, while developing project management and leadership skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates earn a Master of Science (MSc) with a DS-label and move into roles such as Supply Chain Manager, production planner, demand planner, logistics manager, procurement specialist, inventory analyst or operations manager, using skills in strategic leadership, supply chain optimization, ERP systems, forecasting and distribution.
A Supply Chain Manager is not a master of just one specific area in the supply chain; they are a master of all areas including sourcing, planning, transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory management, customer service and strategic leadership. Our one-year intensive programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to transform yourself into a well-rounded Supply Chain Manager. You will participate in an intensive programme of combined classroom learning, company projects and self-led projects. In this environment, you will both broader and deepen your theoretical knowledge about Supply Chain Management while simultaneously developing your project management skills and cultivating your personal leadership capabilities. At the end of the programme, you will be an expert in the functional areas of Supply Chain Management and will be equipped with the skills necessary to manage the supply chain of an organisation.
The Master in International Supply Chain Management is a one-year full time programme. In today's evolving supply chain landscape, theoretical knowledge alone is insufficient. Professionals must possess up-to-date industry knowledge, be adept at managing supply chain processes, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in real-world scenarios. Therefore, our Supply Chain managers of the future are expected to oversee all areas of the supply chain, including sourcing, purchasing, planning, transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory management, customer service, and strategic leadership.
We have designed an applied-based programme where students will be introduced to different topics and dimensions of supply chain management on a strategic level. After this the transition is made from working on a strategic level to a tactical level, this will give students the knowledge and practical experience to solve complex supply chain problems. The next step is moving to an operational level where students will drive supply chain performance via simulation and data analysis. And lastly, students need to showcase leadership and impact through their Graduate Portfolio. The year is split into two semesters, within each semester there are 2 blocks, so 4 blocks within the year.
The programme culminates with the Graduation Portfolio - the final and ultimate deliverable of the programme – which demonstrates the proof that the student has reached a master level of all the programme KSAs.
After your graduation
Congratulations! You just finished your Master's in International Supply Chain Management and will receive the title Master of Science (MSc).
With your degree, you will receive a supplement, a DS-label. With this English document, you can show the value of your degree abroad when applying for other study programs or when applying for a job.
Profession
Graduates of the Master in International Supply Chain Management perform successfully in such fields as:
- Controlling production planning and scheduling processes.
- Making effective use of enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems while anticipating their impact on the manufacturing process and inventories.
- Planning and forecasting while translating internal and external customer demands.
- Managing and evaluating the supply chain and making effective use of relevant tools, principles, and concepts, and web opportunities such as e-business.
Supply Chain Manager
As a supply chain manager you plan, implement, and control the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer's requirements.