As a neighbour of Europe鈥檚 busiest port, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University is a leader in researching Supply Chain Management (SCM).
Curriculum
Core courses:
- Supply Chain Fundamentals
- Purchasing and Supply Management
- Supply Chain Decision Analytics
- Facility Logistics Management
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Distribution Networks
- Personal, Professional and Research Skills
- Thesis
Electives:
- Supply Chain Simulation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Forecasting
- Ports in Global Networks
- Introduction to Commodity Trade & Supply Networks
- Health and Humanitarian Logistics
- SCM Company-Based Research Project
- Behavioral Operations Management
- Closed-Loop Supply Chains
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Mode of education
In addition to lectures, you will work in small groups on business cases and assignments. Many of the exercises are carried out in teams. Skills training, presentations, visiting lecturers and practitioners are all part of the curriculum. In order to graduate you will be trained in analytical and research skills and must write an individual thesis on a topic of your choice.