Global Supply Chain Management
Start date
- 06.09.2027
Duration
- 1 year
Location
- Antwerp
Degree
- Master in Global Management - Supply Chain Management
Language
- English
A strong professional network
AMS is located near the second-largest port in Europe and an important international logistic hub. We maintain close contacts with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and other big names in the industry. Through guest lectures, company visits and cases we bring the logistics world into the classrooms. You will graduate with a well-respected diploma and a nice portfolio of practical experience.
#4 in the world
With the Global Supply Chain Management program from AMS, you can excel with a degree that achieves top scores in international rankings: N° 4 in the Eduniversal Rankings worldwide and N° 1 in the Benelux.
International program
The supply chain sector screams internationalization. That's why you can rely on an approach that goes beyond our national borders and classrooms. We do not only fill our classes with students of all nationalities, but will also travel abroad to see multicultural collaborations in action. You will go to Marseille, the gateway to South Europe, not only to explore the ins and outs of the industry abroad but also to broaden your cultural horizon and network.
For whom
Looking for a management career and not afraid of a challenge? In this program, you will learn to master the complex supply chain world. With an analytical, down-to-earth mentality and solid baggage of professional knowledge, you will dispel any logistical uncertainty.
No supply chain experience yet? No problem, this master welcomes both newcomers with a strong interest and professionals who already have several years of experience but want to delve deeper. All you need is the right motivation.
Pssst... Are you passionate about transportation specifically? Then you might find your niche in the Air Transport program or Maritime Transport program.
Do you want to hear about the details of the program directly from the Academic Director and program manager?
The program
This program combines a general logistics foundation with a deeper focus on specific subdomains. This way, you will create a broad overview of all possible stakeholders in your supply chain and learn to play their game. Moreover, the curriculum is fully up to speed with the trends challenging the supply chain landscape today, such as strategic warehousing, smart technologies, automation, urban logistics the impact of e-commerce on distribution channels.
After following this program, you will know the ins and outs of your industry and how to purposefully analyze, manage and improve complex supply chains. This will enable you to stand your ground in this turbulent, but extremely exciting environment.
Curriculum
International Immersion: Supply Chains Across Borders
Introduction to the Value Chain
Next generation Distribution: Warehousing Strategies, Automation & Robotics
Operational Excellence and Production Strategies
Supply Chain Financial Management
Supply Chains in Business Practice
Transport Modes and Strategies
Note: This curriculum is subject to change.
Download the brochure and get to know more about the curriculumElectives
In addition to the standard curriculum, you also have the opportunity to enrich your studies with electives, in the form of an intensive week of classes, entirely devoted to a topic that is relevant and interesting to you. One elective is specific for your program, and can be chosen from the following courses:
For the other electives, we provide an extensive choice between topics from the current geopolitical climate, relevant world news and future-proof insights.
Below is the list of electives being offered this year:
- Build a Startup in a Week
- Enterprise Design and AI Transformation
- Business in the European Union: Leadership, Politics, Regulation and Global Change
- Geopolitics: its Effect on Business
- Circular Business Model Innovation
Global leadership
Your personal development is just as important as the technical knowledge you will gain this year. Therefore, this module challenges you to get to know yourself better: What is your personality like? How do you work with others? What career goals do you want to pursue? This valuable awareness and the soft skills that go with it will strengthen you as a person to take the next professional step and put you in a good light with recruiters.
Learn more about our Global Leadership trackObjectives
After completing this program:
- ...you will be aware of the key management areas, theories and concepts and what strategic implementation options are available – with a connoisseur's eye for global supply-chains.
- ...you will have a thorough understanding of each link within a supply chain and how they interact.
- ...you know which frameworks to employ to optimize complex supply chain and logistics processes and how to put those into practice.
- ...analyzing supply chain issues and making improvements with concrete, feasible proposals is your second nature.
- ...you are at home in the various components of logistics processes and companies, thanks to visits to dozens of logistics players.
- ...you can professionally report and present analyses, findings and proposals.
- ...you will know how to solve not only logistics, but also management issues, with a strong (multicultural) communication, business-savvy mindset, critical eye and an appetite for teamwork.
Faculty
Roel Gevaers
Associate Dean Education, Academic director Global Supply Chain Management
Wouter Dewulf
Dean of Antwerp Management School, Academic director Master in Maritime and Air Transport Management
Steffi Weil
Professor of Global Political Economy & International Management and Introduction to the Value Chain, Associate dean for International Outreach, Academic Director Executive PhD Program
Sofie Jacobs
Associate Professor Sustainable Career Development, Academic Director Global Leadership Program
Milena Janjevic
Professor Supply Chains 4.0
Matthias Winckenbach
Professor Supply Chain 4.0
Elisabeth Jouannaux
Professor International Immersion: Supply Chains Across Borders
Luc Reynaert
Professor Supply Chain Insights from business leaders
Pietro d'Arpa
Professor Supply Chain Insights from Business Leaders
Frank Van Gelder
Professor Supply Chain Business Game
To choose the Master in Global Management is to choose
International top quality
If you choose this master, you choose top quality: This master has a top ranking in international rankings, N°4 in Supply Chain and Logistics, worldwide in the Eduniversal Rankings and in the same ranking the number 1 in Benelux. In addition you will be taught by top professors from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (ranked n°1 globally in Eduniversal rankings ) and KEDGE Business school (ranked n°2 globally in the same ranking).
A unique degree and a future proof career
It is one of the few logistics programs in Europe that you can take as a second master's program. This is a valuable degree, because the supply chain never stands still. There is no turning back from that world, where packages are on your doorstep the very next day. On the contrary, each new social movement creates new models for production, transportation and every other step in the supply chain. And new challenges such as green alternatives, circularity, digitalization and AI require new models and only increase the importance of this sector. If you want to play a meaningful role in tomorrow's economy, you have come to the right place. Make your mark on the industry with your fresh ideas and impressive leadership.
Thoroughly international focus
The multicultural perspective offered by the Global Supply Chain Management program is inherent to the entire AMS philosophy, but it proves doubly useful in the logistics sector, which craves smooth communication between cultures around the world. The diverse backgrounds in your class, the international dedication of our faculty, and a study trip abroad provide the perfect preparation.
Impressive networking opportunities
In the supply chain, every stakeholder matters. One link can make the difference between a great success or a fiasco. We will teach you how to keep an overview, how to correctly deal with all those parties, and we will introduce you to a collection of potential employers and partners. You can build your network and learn to carefully navigate all these relationships in real time.
Nuanced perspectives
Our faculty is composed of a healthy mix of academics and practicing professionals. You will learn to look at the industry through both lenses, developing a sustainable, multifaceted and nuanced perspective that will continue to propel you throughout your logistics career.
To choose Antwerp Management School is to choose
Award-winning quality
When you choose Antwerp Management School, you enter the top 1% of business schools worldwide, because we are Triple Crown Accredited. That doesn't just sound fancy, it is a great achievement that we carry with pride.
Your future career
As a business school, wo go beyond preparing you for your first job, for specific roles, we prepare you for your future career. Job or role specific skills quickly become outdated in a rapidly changing job market.
To stay successful, it is important to develop skills that last a lifetime such as critical thinking, leadership, creativity, collaboration, resilience,… You will develop these competences with our Financial Times award winning Global Leadership track. These skills will ensure your lifelong adaptability and career growth and are exactly the skills recruiters are looking for.
Personal development
Let's put it in the words of our students: “An education at AMS transforms you not only professionally, but also as a person.” We are thrilled to hear that again and again, because at AMS, your personal development is as important as your professional development. Soft skills are as important as hard skills. And practice is as important as theory. You will undergo this evolution in a warm environment, characterized by cooperation and helpfulness, not competition. Team players will feel right at home.
Antwerp, the heart of Europe
Antwerp is world famous for its port, fashion, diamond and much more. Antwerp is a vibrant, creative city for investors and entrepreneurs, always open for new ideas and concepts.
Antwerp is a pocketsized multicultural city (more than 170 nationalities), in the center of Europe, cities as Amsterdam, Paris, London are within a few hours' reach.
And... last but not least: Antwerp is a true student city. This city will stay in your heart forever!
Your campus
You can find our charming campus in the heart of Antwerp. With large windows, a cozy garden and modern classrooms, it is a real gem among the city schools. Will you pay us a visit soon?
Your career
Career services
Your job search is a central theme from the beginning of the master's program.
Our career center helps you to identify your job opportunities and dreams, build your network and hone your interview skills.
What can you expect?
- Career lab skills, workshops on job application and interview techniques
- guest lectures from companies, which helps to expand your network and get to know the work field.
- Company visits to amongst others Accenture, Deloitte, ..
- A jobfair where you can meet potential employers
- Numerous network events, like sector nights and speed dating
Your career prospects
Connect the World Through Supply Chains
Global Supply Chain Management prepares you to master the complex systems that keep the world moving. From production to delivery, from sustainability to strategy, this program equips you to lead global operations that make a real impact.
A world of interconnected careers: Over the past decade, 21% of our alumni have launched their careers as consultants, helping organizations streamline operations and improve efficiency. Another 16% have become analysts, while 12% started out as logistics managers, driving the flow of goods across borders.
Key industries at the core of global business: Employment is concentrated in Manufacturing and Industry (33%) and Transport and Logistics (27%), with Consultancy (8%) and other sectors making up the remainder. This diversity reflects the program’s strong alignment with real-world business needs.
Beyond logistics: Many of our graduates expand their expertise into areas such as research & innovation, transportation policy, customs, and supply chain strategy.
Faster advancement, deeper expertise: Thanks to AMS’s strong reputation and the program’s specialized curriculum, our alumni often begin in advanced roles or move up more quickly than peers from other programs. The result: a fast-paced and rewarding career trajectory.
Rapid career launch: On average, graduates of the Master in Global Management - Supply Chain Management secure a job within three months of graduation.
Our alumni are making an impact at leading companies around the world, including:
Nike, Katoen Natie, Solvint, Daikin Europe, AkzoNobel, OMP Partners, Atlas Copco, Manuchar, Cummins Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Cargill, Kuehne + Nagel, A.P. Moller – Maersk, DHL, Lidl, Umicore, Deloitte, Toyota, PepsiCo, and many more.
Practical information
Dates
Global Supply Chain Management runs from September 6, 2027 to June 30, 2028. The graduation ceremony will take place at the end of June, but should you fail to pass your master's thesis, you can make a second attempt by August.
How much does the Master in Global Management - Supply Chain Management cost?
The total cost of this master's program is € 20.600 (Exempt VAT).
This price includes the use of all student facilities at Antwerp Management School, transportation and accommodation* during the (international) excursions (excl. drinks & food) and the workbook Global Leadership.
The tuition fee does not include other teaching materials, visa costs, transport to and from the international study trip destination, living expenses, including student housing, food and drinks, leisure activities, and travel to campus or your in-company project.
*The price of accommodation during the international trips is based on twin or triple rooms.
Am I eligible for the Master in Global Management - Supply Chain Management?
Here you will find all the practical details to enroll in the Master in Global Management - Supply Chain Management: requirements for your admission, the application and registration process and the deadlines.
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Apply now!How to finance your studies?
Looking for financial support or a loan?
Antwerp Management School offers partial scholarships to candidates who excel academically but experience difficulties paying the full tuition fees.
We advise to check with the banks in your home country financing possibilities, and to look for the best rates amongst the home banks. International banks (of the home country of the student) are often willing to grant a student loan to students who study abroad. There are also other organizations who offer loans for international students.
Discover all the ways of financing your studiesYour degree
After successful completion of the program, you will receive an official and internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree issued by Antwerp Management School; Master in Global Management - Supply Chain Management
International student’s guide
70% of AMS students come from abroad. That's why we do everything we can to make you feel welcome here. Do you need help finding housing, applying for your visa, or simply getting to know our beautiful Antwerp? AMS provides broad support to ensure your studies in Belgium go smoothly.
Testimonials
Alumna
Femke Stoffels, Belgium
Global Supply Chain Management at AMS was an amazing journey. Our group was very international and diverse, which made learning so much richer. I gained knowledge in supply chain not only through theory but also by doing business games, working on real-life cases and visiting companies. Those experiences made the learning more practical and tangible. AMS gave me the chance to grow a lot and to build friendships and connections that go far beyond the classroom.
Alumnus
Panagiotis Stellakis, Greece
My time at AMS has been such a positive experience. The Global Supply Chain Management program gave me a fresh but also practical perspective on the supply chain world, helping me better understand how this complex field works. I’ve met some amazing people along the way, and I walk away with memories and experiences that I’ll carry with me forever.
Alumnus
Brett kaster, United States of America
My time at Antwerp Management School gave me more than an opportunity to learn, but also to grow as a person. The incredible team at AMS are a catalyst for success and they strive to see each student become their best self. Additionally, my time in the Masters in Global Supply Chain Management program taught me how to approach difficult questions and work in diverse teams from across the world. The professors are passionate and well respected leaders in their fields. The Master in Global Supply Chain Management provides a stepping stone to propel anyone into a meaningful career within supply chain and beyond.
Alumna
K. Elizabeth Espinosa, United States of America
Before starting the program, what would have convinced me most was knowing that the MGSCM actually increases your chances of getting a sponsorship — not just through the coursework, but because it puts you directly in touch with the industry and the people working in it. Knowing there would be real exposure to companies, guest speakers, and networking opportunities would have made the decision so much easier for me. It's reassuring to know a master doesn't just teach you the theory, but actively connects you to the field you want to work in. That's the kind of program that gives you a real head start.
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