Mannheim Master in Operations & Supply Chain Management
MMOSCM is designed for ambitious students seeking a generalist, end-to-end understanding of supply chains and a rigorous analytics skillset to prepare for demanding specialist and leadership-track careers.
The MMOSCM at a glance
Analyze problems. Design strategies. Optimize operations. Shape the future.
Rooted in the strong research focus and practice orientation of Mannheim's Area Operations Management, the Mannheim Master in Operations & Supply Chain Management (MMOSCM) prepares you for leadership roles in global Operations & Supply Chain Management. The English-taught program combines current research in supply chain management with modern analytics methods and practice-oriented application. Building on the insight that matching supply and demand lies at the heart of every business model, you develop the analytical and managerial capabilities needed to succeed in today's competition and to lead effectively in the future.
Join an ambitious cohort at a leading European business school, strengthen your profile for the global job market, and shape the future of supply chains.
Why MMOSCM? End-to-end perspective, analytical breadth, decision focus, practice orientation!
Rather than focusing narrowly on a single dimension, MMOSCM integrates the four pillars of Mannheim's operations management signature into one coherent program, combining a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain perspective with analytical breadth and methodological depth:
- End-to-end perspective on supply chains: Gain a holistic perspective on value creation across procurement, production, logistics, and service operations. Learn from faculty with strong research profiles and close ties to practice.
- Full spectrum of business analytics: Develop competence in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to diagnose, model, and optimize complex operational and strategic decisions.
- Decision focus on managerial levers and trade-offs: Build a rigorous toolkit of quantitative methods to tackle trade-offs and translate analysis into decisions.
- Practice-oriented relevance: Apply concepts through cases, applied projects, and regular interaction with decision makers from industry.
Strategy and operational planning are treated as one integrated system, enabling you to develop a generalist, end-to-end understanding of how operational capabilities translate into competitive advantage and to act in complex environments.
In the “Foundations of Operations & Supply Chain Management” (28 ECTS) and “Business Analytics” (up to 18 ECTS) areas, you build a solid foundation in managerial approaches, analytical methods, and decision-making processes across the entire supply chain. In “Specialized Topics in Operations & Supply Chain Management” and “Business Interfaces,” you then tailor your profile to your career goals, for example in sustainability, risk management, or digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on modeling complex problems and using analytics to inform strategic decisions.
28
ECTS credits
from the area “Foundations of Operations & Supply Chain Management”
12 – 18
ECTS credits
from the field of “Business Analytics” (1 compulsory course and 1 out of 2 elective compulsory courses)
12 – 50
ECTS credits
freely selectable from the area “Specialized Topics in Operations & Supply Chain Management” (at least 2 out of 4 elective compulsory courses, the rest free)
0 – 30
ECTS credits
“Business Interfaces”, freely selectable from other thematic areas (or recognition of courses taken while studying abroad)
An additional 30 ECTS credits are allocated to the “Theses” module. (Master's thesis + seminar)
MMOSCM competency goals
- In-depth specialist knowledge in Operations & Supply Chain Management
You develop deep, applied expertise and learn to differentiate, integrate, and apply theoretical, empirical, and analytical foundations to real decisions along the end-to-end supply chain. - Professional management skills
You become an analytical, accountable decision-maker and collaborative leader who combines a big-picture perspective with rigorous methods to take ownership in complex, dynamic environments. - Advanced scientific research skills
You master advanced research methods to dissect complex challenges and craft innovative, evidence-based solutions – a strong basis for industry impact, consulting careers, a PhD, or entrepreneurial ventures. - Social responsibility
You cultivate critical and reflective thinking to make ethically sound decisions and embed responsibility and sustainability into operational choices.
Exemplary study plan
Your studies could look like this
Exemplary modules:
- Business Analytics: Capacity Optimization
- Business Analytics: Robust Decisions
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Management
- Negotiation
- Production Management & Variability
- Revenue Management and Dynamic Pricing
- Service Operations Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Supply Management
- Sustainable Operations Management
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Career prospects
The MMOSCM prepares you for four diverse career directions:
- Industry:
Launch your career as a trainee or analyst in a manufacturing, retail, or service firm, where your expertise in analyzing and solving problems will directly drive results. The high demand for professionals with your qualifications ensures you can make a substantial impact from day one. - Consulting:
Join top-tier strategy or specialized consulting firms, where you bridge the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, creating sustainable competitive advantages. Leading consulting firms massively seek specialists in this domain. - Academic career:
Pursue a PhD in O&SCM or an associated domain, leveraging our program as a foundation for success in a demanding doctoral program – in Mannheim or any other prestigious school. - Startup:
Become an entrepreneur in the dynamic O&SC tech and analytics landscape founding your own venture or joining an emerging company, where opportunities abound to transform industries through new business models (e.g., e-commerce, LMD) and cutting-edge technologies (e.g., AI).
Support offers for your career:
- Job board with exciting internships or jobs at our partner companies
- Corporate networking events
- Career days & job fairs
International mobility
The Business School maintains several contacts to Business Schools abroad. Students of the MMOSCM program will get the opportunity to apply for a study abroad semester at one of the Business School’s partnering institutions. Above that, the School plans to offer intensive short programs and case competitions to the MMOSCM students which will have an international scope and might include international mobility too. Further information will be provided upon enrollment.
Campus life in Mannheim
Whether with Mannheim Supply Chain Students or Women in Business – our more than 50 student initiatives offer space for exchange, engagement and networking.
The campus is centrally located in Mannheim – a lively city with a wide range of cultural, leisure and gastronomic activities. Different housing options ensure a relaxed start to your studies.
The Welcome Week and the orientation program make it easier for you to get started and help you to make connections quickly.
Your application
The Mannheim Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management has convinced you and you’re ready to apply? We’re excited to hear that!
Our selection process distinguishes between admission requirements and selection criteria:
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits or a minimum of 3 years of study
- At least 36 ECTS credits in core business administration courses from a recognized institution
- English language proficiency at C1 level
Selection Criteria
- Final grade of your undergraduate degree
- GMAT or GRE score
- Relevant academic background with at least 30 ECTS credits in Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics
- Semester or full degree completed abroad
- Relevant practical experience (e.g., internships, professional experience)
We reserve the right to make changes. Please check this website regularly for updates.
You can find more information about the selection procedure and the application process on our information website.
Contributions and tuition fees
For German citizens and students from other EU countries, only the regular semester fee is charged. International students from non-EU countries and students taking up a second degree course pay an additional tuition fee of €1,500 or €650 per semester, respectively.
There are various scholarship opportunities that can provide financial support – further information can be found here. Students also have the opportunity to work part-time during their studies in order to gain practical experience and help finance their studies.
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Counselling for prospective students
Do you have further questions about the program? Don't hesitate to book an individual study counseling.
Prof. Dr. Raik Stolletz
Mannheim
Dr. Lea Oberländer
Dean's Office of the Business School
L 5, 5 – Room 204 (2nd floor)
68161 Mannheim
* The master's program was accredited for the first time by resolution of the Accreditation Council on 4 December 2025. The accreditation is valid until 31 July 2034. Approval for establishment has been granted by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts.