Introduction to the value chain

Supply Chain Financial Management

Transport modes and strategies

Strategic Procurement

Production Planning and Operations Management

Next generation Distribution: Warehousing Strategies, Automation & Robotics

Supply chain 4.0

Global Supply Chain models

Supply Chains in Business Practice

International Immersion: Supply Chains Across Borders

Supply Chain Business game

Supply Chain Management Specific Electives

SAP S/4HANA - Business Process Integration (in collaboration with SAP)

Master project

Noot: Dit curriculum is onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen.

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. We always provide an extensive choice between topics from the current geopolitical climate, relevant world news and future-proof insights.

To give you an idea, this list shows some of the electives from previous years:

• Designing Business Models for Future Growth
• Geopolitical Challenges
• Emerging Asian Markets
• Organizing for the Digital Future
• Business intelligence with Power BI
• Build a Startup in one week

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is world famous for its port, fashion, diamond and much more. Antwerp is located in the heart of Europe, cities as Amsterdam, Paris, London are within a few hours' reach.

Antwerp is a vibrant, creative city for investors and entrepreneurs, always open for new ideas and concepts.

And... last but not least: Antwerp is a true student city. This city will stay in your heart forever!

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

Connect the World Through Supply Chains

The Master in 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 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.

The Master in Global Supply Chain Management runs from September 7, 2026 to June 30, 2027. 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.

The total cost of this master's program is €19.500 (Exempt VAT)  and includes the use of all student facilities at Antwerp Management School, transportation and accommodation* of the (international) excursions (excl. drinks & food) and the workbook Global Leadership.
Further costs for visas, teaching materials and living expenses (residency in Antwerp, food, leisure activities, travel costs to Antwerp or during your stay in Antwerp, etc..) are not included.

*The price of accommodation during the international trips is based on twin or triple rooms.

Here you will find all the practical details to enroll in the Master in Global Supply Chain Management: requirements for your admission, the application and registration process and the deadlines.

Convinced and excited to get started? What are you waiting for? The sooner you apply, the sooner you can reserve your spot!

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.

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