Master's Programme in Supply Chain Management
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Facts about the programme:
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Understanding resilient and sustainable global networks
In a world where supply chains are frequently disrupted due to global crises, the ability to adapt to new contexts and manage uncertainty is crucial. This two-year master’s programme in Supply Chain Management at the Hanken School of Economics is designed to empower future experts with the skills and knowledge to drive global and dynamic supply chains. This programme is for those who seek to understand the global networks that move goods, services, exchange information, and are committed to ensuring corporate responsibility, resilience and sustainable development in these processes.
Combining theoretical insights and practical applications, the master’s in supply chain management will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge you need to manage and optimise supply chains. Throughout the programme, you will dive into essential topics like supply chain performance, risk management, resilience and sustainable procurement. You will be equipped with the tools to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, whether you are working in business, non-profit, or global humanitarian efforts.
Programme structure
This two-year master’s programme in Supply Chain Management at Hanken delivers 120 ECTS credits, blending a variety of interactive learning methods, including project courses, case studies, simulations, and inspiring guest lectures by industry leaders and renowned academics. This diverse approach ensures that you graduate with a strong mix of theoretical expertise and hands-on experience.
This master’s offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor your studies to match your career aspirations. With a combination of core courses and electives, you can personalise your learning experience to focus on areas that interest you most. A highlight of the programme is the Project Course where you will work directly with industry partners to tackle real-world supply chain challenges and provide tangible outputs. This practical experience will not only enhance your skills, but also let you make a concrete impact before completing your degree.
Career and development
The programme is designed to meet the expectations of today’s recruiters, who increasingly value professionals able to understand supply chains while driving sustainable solutions. Graduates from Hanken’s master’s programme in Supply Chain Management are highly sought for their expertise in both operational efficiency and sustainability, preparing them for diverse roles such as supply chain managers, procurement specialists, Corporate Social Responsibility consultants, and sustainability managers across a range of industries and countries.
Hanken’s strong ties to the corporate world enhance your career prospects, by offering opportunities for networking, internships, and mentorships. These industry ties, combined with the programme’s rigorous training, ensure that you graduate with the skills, insights, and professional networks to thrive in your chosen career path.
Two specialisations
You can choose between two specialisations: Humanitarian logistics and Sustainable supply chain management.
Humanitarian logistics
Led by researchers from the world-renowned HUMLOG Institute, this specialisation equips you to manage supply chains in crisis situations, ensuring you are ready to take on a role in disaster relief and emergency management
Why a specialisation in humanitarian logistics?
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As part of the master’s in Supply Chain Management, the Humanitarian Logistics specialisation offers a transformative educational experience, combining academic rigor with practical problem-solving in one of today’s most critical fields. This interdisciplinary specialisation will equip you with the skills to apply logistics and supply chain management to the crisis and humanitarian context, teaching you how to design, manage and optimise supply chains at both strategic and operational level. You will learn how to tackle global challenges such as natural disasters, pandemics, and conflicts, making a direct impact on preparedness, crisis response and recovery efforts. The HUMLOG Institute is a globally leading centre of humanitarian logistics research with and for humanitarian organisations. You will be accompanied by experts on cash transfer programmes, agility, risks and resilience, logistics services in humanitarian operations, modularity, temporary settlements, and competence-based strategic management, logistics in conflict areas, commercial-humanitarian interactions, resilient transport systems, and security. Additionally, you will explore, among others, risks and resilience, supply chain disruptions, emergency relief logistics, disaster preparedness, and medical humanitarian supply chains. The skillset will prepare you to cooperate with organisations, both governmental and non-governmental, anywhere in the world.
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Sustainable supply chain management
This specialisation prepares you to take the lead in shaping a sustainable future, by giving you the tools and knowledge needed to build and manage environmentally sustainable and socially responsible, resilient supply chains.
Why a specialisation in sustainable supply chain management?
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As part of the master’s in Supply Chain Management, you can specialise in sustainable supply chain management. This specialisation seeks to educate future supply chain leaders that can address the most pressing challenges of our time, by being able to successfully navigate a dynamic business landscape, with changing economic, environmental and social requirements. This unique programme emphasises the integration of corporate social responsibility with supply chain management, preparing you to design and manage high performing supply chains that prioritise ethical, environmental, and social considerations. Through case studies, practical assignments, and collaborations with companies at the forefront of corporate social responsibility, you will gain a global perspective on critical issues such as resource scarcity, biodiversity loss, environmental sustainability, sustainable strategies, and supply chain transparency. Hanken’s faculty are experts in the field, actively contributing to research in sustainable supply chains and circular economy. Their expertise will ensure that you benefit from a curriculum that combines the latest academic insights with industry relevance, preparing you to work with resilient and sustainable supply chains for the future.
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The 2024 programmes in Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management & Social Responsibility (Swe) have been merged into one program. As of 2025 we are not accepting any new students in the 2024 programmes.