Supply Chain and Logistics

graduate study programme

How does the customer get the goods? Do we have a reasonable stock? Have we properly planned future sales? How can we manage our relationships with suppliers? How to support all this with IT?

Supply Chain and Logistics studies offer concrete interdisciplinary skills, which are closely related to practice - the possibility of working on projects and visits to companies. It is distinguished by top lecturers, the possibility of study abroad and excellent employment opportunities. It ranks among the TOP 30 Master's programmes in logistics and supply chains worldwide.

Duration of study 2 years (4 semesters)
Scope of ECTS 120 ECTS
Study status full-time
Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.) – second cycle graduate in Supply Chain and Logistics

Knowledge and skills acquired through studies in this programme

Supply Chain and Logistics deals with the efficient integration of supply, production, storage and sales, enabling the product or service to be available in sufficient quantities, at the right place and at the appropriate time, with as low a total cost as possible, while ensuring an appropriate level of service to the consumer. The second-cycle Supply Chain and Logistics programme in-depth develops the skills and knowledge of the logistics and supply chain management. It is also about the ability to cope with complex production and distribution systems and flows of goods, information and assets in companies.

Students are trained to work in the field of management of purchasing, sales, warehousing and production processes in companies. Thus, they acquire interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics management, optimization in logistics, supply chain digitalization, internal logistics, international Supply Chain and Logistics and strategic challenges of Slovenian logistics.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in supply chain management? Look no further than the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana!

Our highly regarded program in supply chain management will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this exciting and rapidly growing field. You will learn about topics such as logistics, procurement, inventory management, and international trade, and will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internships and other experiential learning opportunities.

In addition to our world-class faculty, the School of Economics and Business offers a vibrant and diverse community, with students from around the world coming together to share ideas and experiences. We are located in the beautiful city of Ljubljana, with easy access to the mountains, the sea, and other attractions.

Join us at the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana and take the first step towards a successful and rewarding career in supply chain management. Apply now and discover all that we have to offer!

Cooperation with companies

Codognotto, Danfoss, GKN Driveline, GS1, Habjan Transport, Inea, Lit Transit, NiceLabel, Pošta Slovenije, Spar Slovenija, S&T, etc.

Interactive learning content

Beer Game, Benihana of Tokyo, e-Blended learning, GoldSim simulations, SAP, Sourcing Model Workshop, Supply Chain Game, The Fresh Connection, The Lean Flow game, The Purchasing Game, etc.

Student exchange

We offer a wide range of quality schools in the field of supply chain and logistics. Among the most popular are:

  • Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Science (DENMARK)
  • Aalto University, School of Business (FINLAND)
  • Ecole de Management de Normandie (FRANCE)
  • EM Lyon Business School (FRANCE)
  • Rennes School of Business (FRANCE)
  • HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management (GERMANY)
  • Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Management (GERMANY)
  • Eindhoven University of Technology (THE NETHERLANDS)
  • Tilburg University. Tilburg School of Economics and Management (THE NETHERLANDS)
  • Jonkaping International Business School (SWEDEN)
  • University of Gothenburg, School of Business, Economics and Law (SWEDEN)
  • University of South Australia (AUSTRALIA)
  • Curtin University (AUSTRALIA)
  • Sharda University, Delhi (INDIA)
  • HSE University (RUSSIA)

Organizations / institutions / companies where employment is possible

You will be trained to work in the field of logistics management, warehouses, inventory management and planning and computerization and supply chain management. The acquired knowledge enables employment in production, trade and logistics companies, information technology companies and public sector organizations in the field of logistics.

Professions

  • supply chain manager,
  • head of transport logistics,
  • warehouse director,
  • production manager,
  • analyst / stock planner,
  • analyst / demand planner,
  • head of continuous development of production and logistics processes,
  • strategic / operational procurement,
  • international logistics,
  • expert in computerization of logistics,
  • logistics consultant.

Curriculum

1. year

Semester Course Type ECTS
1. (winter) Managerial Economics 9 7
1. (winter) Research Methods and Tehniques 9 7
1. (winter) Business Logistics Management 10 7
1. (winter) International Business Environment 10 7
2. (spring) Strategic Management 2 9 7
2. (spring) Supply Chain Digitalization 10 7
2. (spring) Supply Chain Management 10 7
2. (spring) ELECTIVE COURSE 13 7
2. (spring) Business Skills Development 1 / 4

2.year

Semester Course Type ECTS
3. (winter) Logistic Optimization 10 7
3. (winter) Purchasing Management 10 7
3. (winter) * Internal Logistics 11 7
* International Business Logistics 11 7
3. (winter) MASTER’S THESIS PROPOSAL / 7
4. (spring) ELECTIVE COURSE 13 7
4. (spring) Business Skills Development 2 / 4
4. (spring) MASTER'S THESIS / 21
* Student selects one of the two offered courses type 11.

OFFICE HOURS OF THE STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE

  • Monday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon
  • Tuesday: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    From July 1 to September 30, 2022, we will not have afternoon office hours on Tuesdays.
  • However, communication with students can still take place by e-mail through the colleagues of the Student Affairs Office.

Info call centre

  • Monday-Friday:
    from 9:00am to 10:00am
  • and 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Contact

Programme coordinator:

Additional links:

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