The curriculum of the Major in Global Supply Chain Management is designed to ensure and support the progressive professional and personal growth of students who benefit from a productive learning experience: lessons, case studies, group work sessions, and a high-level faculty comprised of both academics and professionals.

During the Master’s Degree Programme, students receive constant support from the Career Service Office that helps them increase their employability and find a curricular internship.

Induction week

The induction week is an introductive week to the Major in Global Supply Chain Management during which students can settle in and familiarise themselves with life on campus. Ice-breaking labs, seminars, workshops, and presentations allow students to meet their classmates and get a better idea of the services offered by Luiss Business School, as well as curricular and extracurricular activities.

General management

General management courses aim to give all students the necessary business management foundations in order to better understand new concepts that are introduced during the core and advanced courses. The general management courses provide students with an overview that is highly useful upon entering the job market.

• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Economics of Stategy
• Organization & People Management
• Strategy
• Business Law
• Marketing analytics

Core courses

The core courses introduce students to industry-focused concepts that are specific to this major. These courses provide students with the key principles and skills they need to better understand their chosen sector.

• Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
• Operations of Supply Chain Management
• Advanced Supply Chain Management
• Lean Operations and Six Sigma
• Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Supply Chains
• Supply Chain strategies in the digital era
• Application of Design Thinking in Supply Chain
• Information Systems for Supply Chain Management
• Digital Applications in Global Supply Chain Management
• Blockchain Applications in Supply Chains

Advanced courses

The advanced courses provide students with an in-depth perspective on specific aspects of international business, adopting a more practical approach.

• Circular Economy and Supply Chain Management
• Economics of Transportation Systems
• Certified Supply Chain Professionals
• Law and Supply Chain

Project Work

At the end of lectures, students test their preparation by carrying out an exciting group project. Under the guidance of a tutor they tackle a real case, chosen by our partners, and present their conclusions to a committee of experts.

Learning Labs

Learning labs focus on personal development. During the programme, students develop cross-functional and soft skills by attending sessions to cultivate intellectual flexibility, develop problem solving skills, learn to adapt in diverse situations, and refine cross-cultural awareness.

Internship

The curricular internship is generally done at the end of the Major in Global Supply Chain Management and represents an opportunity for students to combine theory and hands-on experience, coming into direct contact with professionals working in the industry. The Career Service Office supports students in their search for internship opportunities, thus helping to broaden their career prospects and giving them the possibility to acquire necessary work experience, both increasing and improving their skills while expanding their business network.

Academic Calendar

The Master’s Degree Programme in Digital and Business Transformation – Major in Global Supply Chain Management lasts 12 months and is divided in 4 terms.

Term 1: September-December 2024
Term 2: January-March 2025
Term 3: April-June/July 2025
Term 4: Internship

Please note that the academic calendar is subject to change, for more information and details please e-mail master@luissbusinessschool.it.