Supply Chain Management Master Module
Start date
27 augustus 2026
Duration
6 weeks
Language
English
Costs
€ 4500
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Accreditations
- AACSB
- NVAO
Rankings
TIAS is listed in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings and, according to the Keuzegids Masters 2025, is one of the best-rated educational institutions in the Netherlands.
Fulltime / Parttime
Parttime
Schedule
Online start moment, 3 physical training days, self-study and case study focused on your own practice
Introduction
Supply chains are under pressure. Geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating demand, higher customer expectations, and sustainability are making it more difficult to balance delivery reliability, costs, and working capital. At the same time, supply chain collaboration is becoming more complex, with more links, more data, and more dependencies.
In the Supply Chain Management Master Module, you will delve into aligning processes, information flows, and decision-making within the supply chain. You will work with S&OP, forecasting, and inventory strategies, and explore how to better align supply and demand across departments and supply chain partners.
You will directly apply concepts and models to realistic cases and your own practice. This way, you will develop a holistic view of the supply chain and increase your ability to make targeted improvements to delivery reliability, costs, service, and working capital.
Participant profile
For professionals in supply chain, operations, or cross-chain collaboration.
You are looking for more control over planning decisions in a supply chain with significant uncertainty and interdependencies. You work with demand forecasts, inventory, and delivery agreements, but regularly encounter disruptions, bullwhip effects, or mismatches between supply and demand. You need clear frameworks, models, and language to approach S&OP, forecasting, inventory strategy, and allocation in an integrated manner.
You want to improve collaboration across functions and organizations - between sales, production, purchasing, finance, and logistics, or with supply chain partners. You are looking for tools to connect data, decision-making, and behavior, so that supply chain coordination isn't just on paper but also works in daily practice.
Curious if this is your next step?
Discover the admission requirements for this master module.
Average demographics
36 years | 80% men & 20% women
Why this program
What makes this master module unique?
- Impact in 6 weeks: The mix of an online kick-off, three on-campus days, focused self-study, and working on your own case study will provide insights you can immediately apply in your work environment.
- Academic & recognized: 4 ECTS as a microcredential with a digital badge; part of an accredited master's degree and stackable if you wish to continue your studies.
- Top lecturers from both academia and practice: TIAS professors and experienced experts from the field combine analytical depth with realistic cases, so that theory and practice reinforce each other.
- Blended & small-scale: intensive guidance and peer dialogue in a small group; what you explore online, you bring to life on-campus with cases and simulations.
- Rich learning experience with peers: you will learn in a small group of like-minded professionals, share experiences, and enrich your case study with concrete practical insights.
What will the program bring you?
Better chain coordination: demand, supply, service and working capital more in balance.
Informed planning decisions: from signals and data to shared S&OP and forecasting decisions.
Controlling disruptions: analyzing and addressing bullwhip, mismatch, and coordination issues.
Stronger role in supply chain management: a more robust discussion partner on S&OP, collaboration, and supply chain performance.
About this program
From supply chain coordination to competitive advantage
In the Supply Chain Management Master Module, you will delve into the coordination of processes, information flows, and decision-making within the supply chain. Supply chains must be able to absorb shocks and uncertainty without service collapse or costs and working capital spiraling out of control. Fluctuating demand, geopolitical risks, and increased customer expectations make supply chain decisions a strategic factor: what you organize in the supply chain today determines your competitive position tomorrow.
You will explore the tactical and operational aspects of supply chain planning: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), forecasting, inventory positioning, allocation, and coordination between supply chain partners. Using models and practical cases, you will analyze variability, bullwhip effects, and coordination issues, and explicitly examine the role of behavior, bias, incentives, and trust in decisions. This way, you will develop a holistic view of the supply chain as a system of people, processes, and interests, and gain the framework to structurally improve supply chain performance.
Your learning journey in brief
In 6 weeks, you will complete a compact learning journey – from online start to final assignment. The precise mix of teaching methods varies per master module, but you can generally expect the following:
Online kick-off – You will meet your instructors and fellow participants and receive an explanation of the program structure and the final assignment.
Three consecutive on-campus days – During three intensive days on campus, you will deepen your theory, work on cases and assignments, and share experiences with other professionals in varied, engaging sessions.
Deepening between meetings – Between contact sessions, you will continue working independently with literature and assignments, applying your insights to your own case.
Practical assessment – You will conclude the master module with a graded assignment that directly aligns with your work environment and learning objectives.
Microcredential & Stackability
Upon completion, you will receive a TIAS certificate with a digital badge (microcredential, 4 ECTS). The earned ECTS are stackable within the NVAO-accredited Executive Master of Operations and Supply Chain Management (MOS).
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