Strategic Supply Chain Management (only winter intake)
Winter intake start date
2028-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2027-08-05
Logistics is a fast-paced, international field that constantly evolves to meet the needs of society and business. At Xamk, our Master’s Degree Programme in Strategic Supply Chain Management equips you with the skills to analyze, develop, and innovate within the logistics sector.
This programme blends in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on learning, focusing on future trends, change management, and innovation. You’ll gain expertise in financial management, knowledge management, and risk management while tackling real-world logistics challenges. Develop the ability to optimize and transform logistics processes for a more efficient, future-ready supply chain.
Advance your career with a master’s degree in strategic supply chain management!
You can either study toward a Master of Engineering degree or a Master of Business Administration degree at Xamk´s Master School.
Master of Engineering studies
This programme is designed for professionals who have a background in logistics and wish to enhance their expertise. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical field and have at least two years of post-graduation work experience in a related position.
The ideal candidate is someone with a strong motivation to develop their skills and a keen interest in advancing their knowledge in logistics and supply chain management. This programme offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your professional expertise and prepare for leadership roles in the global logistics industry.
Master of Business Administration studies
Logistics plays a crucial role in the profitability and competitiveness of businesses worldwide. The Strategic Supply Chain Management degree programme equips you with the expertise and skills necessary to effectively manage supply chains in today’s dynamic business environment.
During your studies, you will gain in-depth knowledge of financial management, knowledge management, and risk management within the logistics sector. You will also explore practical challenges in logistics operations while learning to analyze and develop efficient, future-oriented logistics processes.
This programme prepares you for a diverse range of career opportunities in supply chain management, ensuring you have the strategic mindset and practical expertise to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
This programme is designed for professionals who have a background in logistics or a BBA and wish to enhance their expertise. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of post-graduation work experience in a related position.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
You can apply to this master's degree programme if you have completed:
- a bachelor's degree in a related field.
OR
- GMAT/GRE test: you meet the eligibility requirement for the programme, and you have taken either the GMAT or GRE test with an acceptable score.
AND
- at least two years of work experience in the relevant field after completing the higher education degree.*
*Only work experience obtained after completing the degree used for applying can be considered. Work certificate should be written by the employer and include: employer's signature and/or stamp and include the following information: the date when the employment has started and ended, contact information for the employer, tasks and work hours in case of part-time employment. If the employment is continuing, a temporary work certificate (including a date when signed) must be provided. If the original work certificate has been written in any other language than Finnish, Swedish or English, you must in addition upload a copy of an authorized translation of the work certificate in one of the before-mentioned languages to your application form.
