Master in Supply Chain Management (1-year) 60 cr
As a student in the Master's programme in Supply Chain Management (SCM), you will gain advanced knowledge and skills in managing supply chains. The program covers key topics such as logistics, procurement, production and distribution, as well as how these elements are integrated to make the entire chain both efficient and sustainable.
Credits
60 cr
Application code
HIG-19724
Application deadline
januari 15, 2025
Form of education
Normal teaching
Language
English
Study time
september 1, 2025–juni 7, 2026
Prerequisites
A first cycle degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits in the main field of study Industrial Engineering and Management, or equivalent.
English language proficiency equivalent to what is required for general entry requirements for Swedish higher education at first level.
Selection
Higher education credit
Credits
60 cr
Application code
HIG-19725
Application deadline
april 15, 2025
Form of education
Normal teaching
Language
English
Study time
september 1, 2025–juni 7, 2026
Prerequisites
A first cycle degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits in the main field of study Industrial Engineering and Management, or equivalent.
English language proficiency equivalent to what is required for general entry requirements for Swedish higher education at first level.
Selection
Higher education credit
About the programme
Industrial management is a subject that combines engineering with social sciences. It involves both technology and areas such as business and behavioral sciences.
The focus is on creating knowledge about how to manage, plan, and develop industrial enterprises using technical, economic, and organizational strategies, and to do this in a sustainable manner —environmentally, socially, and the economically.
Degree
Degree of Master of Science (60 cr)
Courses within the programme
Manage all stages of purchasing, production and delivery
The programme focuses on an important area of industrial management: how to lead and manage supply chains, also known as supply chain management (SCM). SCM involves overseeing all steps in procurement, production, and delivery processes. A crucial part of SCM is collaboration with customers, suppliers, and other partners in the chain. You will learn about various components of SCM, with a particular focus on social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
Play an important role in companies
Former students often work in the private sector, frequently holding leading positions in areas such as production planning, procurement, and management of suppliers and logistics. The education can also serve as a gateway for further research studies at the University of Gävle or other higher education institutions.
Good job market and increased demand for knowledge skills in supply chain management
Generally, the job market looks good, and most recent graduates have historically found jobs within the industry that match their education. Supply chain issues have increasingly become important for a company's competitiveness.
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The programme and the Global Goals
Read more about the programme and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The education provides you with up-to-date knowledge of various tools and methods society needs to create conditions for sustainable development in the long term. During the programme, you also learn to understand and develop solutions for several of the UN's 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on the following three goals:
8 Decent work and economic growth
Managing supply chains responsibly is crucial to ensure decent working conditions at suppliers, who are often in countries with lower regulatory requirements. At the same time, global supply chains drive economic growth both in Sweden and other countries.
9 Sustainable industry, innovation, and infrastructure
When global supply chains are managed responsibly, they can often drive the dissemination of "best practices" to various actors in other countries, making industries both more innovative and sustainable. This involves both establishing own production units and developing local supplier bases.
12 Sustainable consumption and production
The programme cover methods and techniques for designing and managing chains of actors from raw materials to consumers, which is fundamental to industrial production and consumption. Increasingly, sustainability aspects are factored into the design of these chains, partly due to direct demands from customers and consumers, but also because long-term business prospects depend on this.
Contact
For specific questions about the content of the programme, contact the programme director. For questions about eligibility, application, admission, conditions for completion and general study guidance: studentsupport@hig.se
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