Strategic Supply Chain Management
Master´s Degree Programme
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.
Application
Rolling admission 15.5.-31.8.2025
Tuition fees & scholarshpis
Master’s degrees 13 500 euros / academic year for students from outside the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
Full-time studies
Kotka
Degree titles
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Engineering
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.
Master School is a learning community for Master’s degree students at Xamk.
- logistics and supply chain
- business strategy
- sustainable logistics
- operations management
- global trade & transport
Why to study Strategic Supply Chain Management at Xamk?
Global Career Opportunities
High Demand for Expertise
Competitive Salaries
Impactful Work
Study contents
Master of Engineering studies
The scope of the degree programme is 60 ECTS credits.
Core competence, 25 ECTS credits:
- Profitability in logistics
- Analyzing and developing logistics processes
- Practical challenges and risk management in logistics
- Development of SCM services
- Logistics roadmap
All students participate in the core competence courses.
Optional studies, 5 ECTS credits
Master’s thesis, 30 ECTS credits
Master of Business Administration studies
The scope of the degree programme is 90 ECTS credits.
Core competence, 40 ECTS credits:
Modern business environments (5 ECTS credits):
- Technopreneurship
- Corporate social responsibility
- Sales strategies and management
Planning and development of logistics (25 ECTS credits):
- Profitability in logistics
- Analyzing and developing logistics processes
- Practical challenges and risk management in logistics
- Development of SCM services
- Logistics roadmap
Master’s thesis, 30 ECTS credits
Complementary competence studies, 20 ECTS credits
Complementary competence
You can choose complementary competence studies from a wide selection of Xamk’s Master School’s common studies according to your interests.
These common studies cover courses both in Finnish and English and include the following:
- Digitality and technology in society
- International operating environments and communication
- Management, leadership and entrepreneurship
- Research and development.
You can also choose complementary competence studies from other higher education institutions if they are at the master’s degree level.
If you have previously completed studies at the level of EQF 7, and they match the objectives of the degree, they can be accredited as part of your studies. For more information, contact the Degree Programme Coordinator.
Study guidance
At the beginning of your studies, you begin your personal study planning (PSP), which helps you make choices related to your studies, practical training, master’s thesis, and international activities. Your Studies
Coordinator will support you in preparing your personal study plan. Studying at Master School allows you to build the career path of your choice in line with your own objectives.
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This programme blends in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on learning, focusing on future trends, change management, and innovation.
Implementation of studies
Teaching will be arranged at the Kotka Campus as contact teaching, three days per week.
The degree programme utilizes, e.g., Moodle and various networking platforms and communication means (e.g. MS Teams, Skype). Separate courses utilize learning methodologies and environments that are suitable for each subject/topic.
Digital environments and BYOD – Bring Your Own Device
Digital learning environments are a part of daily student life. The environments offer tools for studying regardless of time and place and enable individual, flexible learning paths.
You can, for example, use Microsoft Office free of charge.
According to Xamk’s BYOD policy, students must bring and use their own devices on campus. More information is available on Xamk’s website.
Development-oriented approach to work
Xamk has strong partnership relationships with the private, public and third sector. In terms of studies and practical training, privately owned companies, particularly in Kymenlaakso region, are considered the most important partners, but Xamk also cooperates with public sector organizations and constantly aims to expand its network of cooperation.
The degree programme is multidisciplinary, providing you with the opportunity to meet professionals from various fields during your studies. Together with your teachers, they aim to encourage critical thinking and improve your argumentation skills. As a result, you do not only gain new perspectives to your own field, but also contribute to the development of other fields.
The networks created with experts during the studies are also a considerable advantage for you after graduation. This is something that students graduating from Xamk Master School consider one of the most important aspects of the education.
The Master’s programme at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk, offers an authentically international study environment with students and staff members coming from over 30 countries.
At Master School, you learn to retrieve and process field-specific research data and apply it to your own work. Learning is research-based, development-oriented and aimed at promoting innovation.
You can also carry out research work and other assignments as part of Xamk’s research, development and innovation (RDI) projects.
RDI specialists are an essential part of Xamk Master School, building bridges with the world of work. Among Finnish universities of applied sciences, Xamk stands out as the largest in the field of RDI activities. The total number of ongoing projects per year is nearly 300.
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Master School is a learning community for Master’s degree students at Xamk. It provides you with the opportunity to build the career path of your choice and expand your professional network.
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