Chalmers University of Technology: Chalmers University of Technology, situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a prominent technical university known for its world-class education and research in engineering, technology, and natural sciences. Chalmers fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment and encourages innovation and sustainability. The university has strong ties with industry and offers students valuable opportunities for practical training and

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Supply chain management master's programme​ at Chalmers Get an overall perspective on supply chains and train to understand, analyse and manage the processes which will enable you to work across company borders. The master's programme focuses on the design, management and improvement of supply chain management strategies. It is multidisciplinary and builds on several scientific disciplines. One important way a company can improve its competitiveness is to apply supply chain management (SCM). This programme will help you to develop your skills in purchasing, logistics, marketing, transport and general management. Due to greater specialisation, the need to organise and manage the global exchange of goods, services and information between companies is growing. As the content of this exchange is becoming increasingly technical, this is a golden opportunity for engineers to take on managerial positions in marketing, logistics, purchasing, transportation and production. During the master's programme, you will gain enhanced theoretical knowledge and comprehensive practical experience of related concepts, which allows them to improve the way in which a company finds what it needs to produce a product or service and deliver it to its customers. You will not only learn to understand current best practices and trends but also to continuously identify and analyse the complex changes that supply networks are undergoing. The master's programme is based on problem-based learning, including case studies and problem-solving with quantitative and qualitative models. All courses are run in close collaboration with the industry. The theory is alternated with study visits, guest lectures and real-life projects. Show less

The master's programme runs for a duration of two years, leading to a Master of Science (MSc) degree. During each year, students can earn 60 credits (ECTS) and complete the programme by accumulating a total of 120 credits. Credits are earned by completing courses where each course is usually 7.5 credits. The programme contains compulsory courses, elective courses and a master’s thesis.

During the first year, there are six compulsory courses that together provide students with a comprehensive and solid knowledge base in supply chain management. Starting in the second semester, the students can start taking elective courses, and the third semester is completely made up of elective courses. This way, the students can develop individual profiles. Within the Supply chain management field, the students can choose to focus on either industrial marketing and purchasing or logistics and transport. It is also possible to delve deeper into the area of sustainability.​

Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year the programme starts with six compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Supply Chain Management. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.

Purchasing and supply management
Freight transport system
Distribution networks
Product flow management
Operation planning and control
Supply chain strategy​
Compulsory courses year 2
​In the second year you must complete a master's thesis in order to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.

​Master’s thesis
Compulsory elective courses
Through compulsory elective courses, you can then specialize in industrial marketing and purchasing, logistics or transport systems.

Management of physical distribution
Quality management
Sustainable supply chains
International business relationships
Supply chain analytics
Lean management
Sustainable transportation
You can also choose elective courses from various divisions and departments at Chalmers, for example, industrial marketing and purchasing strategies, production networks, technical development in networks, physical distribution, the environmental aspects of logistics, materials handling and manufacturing flow management, seminars and projects in this area.

The programme ends with a master’s thesis. The thesis can be written as part of an ongoing research project or as a project in an industrial company or public organization.​

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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