According to QS Ranking, the Master's program is the best in Europe and and the second-best in the world (QS Ranking 2025).
Three different departments cooperate in this transdisciplinary program contributing to its leading position with their highly qualified researchers and lecturers.
Students select two in-depth electives according to their individual interests.
The student body is made up of a broad variety of nationalities. The students currently enrolled in the program come from 20 different countries. Excellent students also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad without extending the duration of their studies.
From enhancing your student life to preparing you for professional life, the SCM Network guides you during your studies and enables to create and maintain a network of classmates and alumni.
Carolin started her master’s in Supply Chain Management at WU because of the program’s great results in international rankings and Vienna’s status as the most liveable city in the world. She knew right away that she’d made the right decision when she joined the program’s small, close-knit student community that shares many social events. She likes to savor Vienna’s unique atmosphere in the city’s typical coffee houses and enjoys the city’s abundant sports activities, concerts, and plays.
Ioannis decided to start the Master’s Program in Supply Chain Management because he wanted to learn how to analyze and tackle complex supply chain problems using state-of-the art methods and techniques. He chose the Supply Chain Management program at WU Vienna because of the program’s interdisciplinary approach, its global reputation, and its international character.
The master’s program
The first year introduces students to the basics of operations and transport management and logistics. It focuses on relevant concepts related to business information systems and geo-informatics as well as mathematics and statistics. Students learn about the fundamental principles, methods, techniques, and information tools that are required for the analysis, management, and operation of supply chains.
In the second year, students select two in-depth electives according to their individual interests. These electives include topics like business analytics, location analytics, retail marketing, supply chain finance and risks, sustainable and humanitarian supply chains, or transport and logistics. In the seminars, the students apply the concepts and methods they have learned to real-world environments in cooperation with selected best-practice partners from the industry, laying the groundwork for successful future careers in many attractive areas.
- Admission
You see the big picture, but also have a good eye for detail? You want to take on responsibility, enjoy working in multifunctional teams, and thrive on variety? Then you’re ideal for the challenging field of supply chain management. We’re looking for people with analytical thinking. If you are interested in a future in this highly relevant business sector, apply now!
Prerequisites for this master’s program include:
› A relevant prior degree worth a minimum of 180 ECTS credits
› Sufficient proficiency in English
› Motivation letter
› Achievement potentialYou can find further information about the application requirements in our application guide: application guide
Further information on tuition fees can be found here.
- Program structure and content
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SCM graduates are in strong demand on the job market and are qualified for top positions in all fields related to supply chain management.
Graduates of the master's program are qualified to be tomorrow's experts in the increasingly complex world of supply chains, including
› Supply chain strategy/controlling/planning
› Business process excellence
› Inventory management
› Lean/green supply chain management
› Manufacturing and logistics
› Sourcing and purchasing
› Sales and afters sales services
› Advanced planning systemsAcademic careers in research are another attractive option, giving graduates the opportunity to help solve the challenges faced by a globalized economy.
Make your way
Alumnus and Sourcing Consultant with A.T. Kearney
“The mix of quantitative and qualitative skills taught in the individual courses and team case studies prepared me well for consulting.”
Alumnus and Logistics Controller for Red Bull
“Being part of the SCM student and alumni network gave me the opportunity to exchange experiences with other alumni and learn from them.”
Living the student life
Program Manager
Ask us
Do you have any further questions? As program manager for the MSc Program Supply Chain Management, I’m here to answer any questions or requests you may have, right from the start. To get in touch, please use the online contact form or send an email to scm-master@wu.ac.at.
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