University West's New Master's Program Draws Global Interest

This fall the Master’s program in Operations and Supply Chain Management will premiere. Tailored to educate the future leaders in supply chain resilience, the program will integrate hands-on learning with theoretical training.

“Today, supply chains are very complex,” says programme manager Leif Magnus Jensen. “Time and again, we've witnessed the impact of global events on logistics systems. Consider the cargo vessel that was stuck in the Suez Canal, as an example; it really highlighted the vulnerability of these supply chains.”

The Master’s program in Operations and Supply Chain Management takes a holistic approach across logistics, operations management and information technology. With a focus on sustainable practices and innovations through partnerships with industry leaders, aligning with the current and future needs of the evolving job market. Making sure students will be in great demand after graduation – both globally and nationally.

A global classroom

As of now, over 150 students from over 30 different counties have been admitted and are set to start their studies in the fall.

“It feels fantastic that we are seeing so much interest in this programme, as well as in many of our other programmes,” says Tomas Bengtsson, Director International Affairs at University West. “It shows that we have attractive offerings."

Other than a variety of cultures, the classroom will also be filled with a variety of educational backgrounds. Some students may have a background in the field of mechanical engineering, and others in economics or informatics.

“It’s very exciting,” says programme manager Leif Magnus Jensen. “We believe that this is something that will make the programme more interesting for the students. They get the opportunity to work with others from different backgrounds, where everyone have a unique perspective and something to contribute to solving problems within the global supply chain, for example.”

Read more about the programme here.