Learn about GBSB Global’s Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Madrid – an innovative and practical supply chain management master in Europe designed and taught in partnership with Zaragoza Logistics Center – MIT Global Scale Network. This program’s focus is to provide future operations and supply chain management professionals with a deep knowledge on the function of supply chains and operations within an organization.
The Master of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Spain equips students with the fundamental managerial and technical skills to achieve success globally. The Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Madrid is designed with innovation and sustainability in mind; an international program that provides students with a competitive advantage in the global market.
One part of the Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Madrid consists in visiting Zaragoza’s Logistics Center – one of the main supply chains parks in the south of Europe – where many organizations and companies from the supply chains industry have their logistics hubs and where research projects in the area of operations & supply chain management take place.
Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) is a research institute founded by the Government of Aragon in Spain in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Zaragoza. Established in 2003, the ZLC campus is located in the heart of PLAZA, the biggest logistics park in the south of Europe that functions as a laboratory to transfer new knowledge and innovative work practices.
DEGREE
Master of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Accredited by University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) – University-specific programs
Certificate of attendance to Zaragoza Logistics Center awarded by ZLC-MIT Global Scale Network
(dual degrees and additional certifications are subject to admission and graduation requirements and terms & conditions)
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Madrid and
5 days in Zaragoza
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time
Mornings & Afternoons
TUITION FEES
€13,490
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Faculty Members Are
Leading Experts in Operations
& Supply Chain Management
Learning-by-Doing
5-day Trip to
Zaragoza Logistics Center
A Certificate Granted by
ZLC-MIT Global Scale Network
on Top of the Masters Degree
Highly International
Student Body
70+ Different Countries
Knowledge on the Latest
Trends in Operations
& Supply Chain Management
Career Prospects in Leading
International Companies
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Partner of Zaragoza Logistics Center – MIT Global Scale Network in delivering the MSc in Operations & Supply Chain Management program
Awarded as a Four Stars Business School by QS Ranking System
A recognized member of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Ranked as TOP50 Worldwide and TOP5 in Spain program by QS World University Rankings 2021
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING:
Understand the fundamental management theories and practices required to build a career in the area of supply chain management and operations in Europe and globally.
MANAGE PROJECTS WITH EASE:
Learn to manage projects between different operations departments within a company and enhance your project management skills as part of the Master in Operations & Supply Chain Management in Madrid.
DEVELOP ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES:
Build a framework needed to evaluate different business initiatives such as sourcing and outsourcing, product development and production, transportation & logistics, the resources and financial means the company needs in order to meet its objectives.
NETWORK WITH LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM THE INDUSTRY:
Get to know the latest technologies and standards in the area of supply chain management and operations nowadays by participating in a visit to Zaragoza Logistics Center and by meeting faculty who are professionals and experts from the industry themselves.
DEVELOP MANAGERIAL SKILLS:
Graduate with a Master in Operations and Supply Chain Management in Madrid and enhance your leadership skills as well as your ability to work in teams effectively through class sessions that train you in leadership, risk management, teamwork and communications.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of the career resources GBSB Global Business School offers and build the framework for your future desired career in the area of operations and supply chain management in Spain. GBSB Global provides its MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management students in Madrid with the opportunity to participate in various workshops, attend career fairs and guest speakers lectures, visit different industry events in Spain and other places in Europe.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
EVANDO NASCIMIENTO, Angola
"After GBSB Global I went back home to Angola where I am currently working at APIEX-Angola (Agency for Investment, Promotion and Export). I never thought that an MSc in Operations & Supply Chain Management program would add so many colors and experiences to my life. I am pleasantly amazed to see how much I have changed and grown."
Class of 2015
NIEL MCLOUGHLIN, Ireland
"In my year at GBSB Global there was focus on problem solving, analytical studies, presenting ideas and solutions and negotiation. I am sure that my GBSB Global experience will continue to work to my advantage as I look to take further steps in my career at Apple."
Class of 2015
Previous
Next
Optional Intensive Free Spanish Language Course for Beginners
Become a Leader and Enhance Your Soft Skills
- Leadership and Managing Multicultural Teams
- Ethics and Responsibility
Understand Strategic Areas Around Operations & Supply Chains
- Managerial Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Research Methods in International Business
Core Courses in Operations Management
- Operations Management
- Digital Operations
- Strategic Retail Management
- Analytics in Operations (Big Data)
- Importing and Exporting in a Global Market
Core Courses in Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Global Project Management
- Supply Chain Strategy & Finance
- Trend Topics in Supply Chain Management
- Globalization of Innovation
- E-commerce Management
- Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.0
5 Day Visit to Zaragoza Logistics Center *
Zaragoza´s Logistica Platform PLAZA
Company with Automated Supply Chain or SC Process
Multimodal Transportation Tour
European Research Projects Presentation
Visit to Technology Institute
Supply Chain Simulation Game
Topics with Industry Experts
Capstone Master Project:
A practical group project in which the students perform an original research on a specific topic of interest in the area of international business.
* For 2018-2019 academic year the visit is scheduled on April 29, 2019 – May 3, 2019.
OSCAR BUJOSA
Academic Background
BA, Architecture & Urbanism, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, Dominican Republic
MA, Architecture & Urbanism, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, Dominican Republic
Career Experience
Technical Director, Corporacion Hotelera Internacional RD, Dominican Republic
Manager, Marriott Renaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel, Spain
Architect/Senior Project Manager, OB Gestion de Proyectos & Consultoria, Dominican Republic
BERNARDO ESPINOSA
Academic Background
BA, Civil Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, Spain
Master Degree, Environmental Urban Design, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, Spain
Master Degree, Environmental Engineering Technology & Environmental Technology, University of Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Founder, North Group LTD, Spain
Founder and General Manager, Stonex Surveying, Mexico, Italy, China
Founder and General Manager, Axis Ingenieria, Mexico
XAVIER BERNARD
Academic Background
BBA, International Marketing, EDHEC Business School, France
MBA, International Marketing, EDHEC Business School, France
MA, Mountain & Rural Development, University of Toulouse, France
Career Experience
Managing Director, Pyrenees Working Community, Spain
Project Manager, European Cooperative Society, Spain
Consultant, Technologic Forest Center, Spain
DAVID GAU
Academic Background
MBA, ESCP Business School, France
Bachelor, Engineering, National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble, France
Career Experience
Transport, Logistics & Sustainable Mobility Director, Greenflex, Spain
Director of Business Development, Proconseil, France
Business Development – Smart Energy Management & Supply Chain, Solidar Energies, France
VICTORIANO TRAVIESO MORALES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Law, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
PG DIP, Legal Studies, Contractual, Conveyancing, Trusts & Equities, European Competition Law, Criminal Law, Commendation, London South Bank University, UK
Postgraduate Degree, Legal Practice, BPP Law School, UK
Career Experience
Senior Spanish Lawyer and English Solicitor, Gimbrere International Advocaten, S.L.P., Spain
Practicing English Solicitor, Stepinlaw Abogados, Spain
Spanish Lawyer and English Solicitor, De Haan & Mulder, S.L.P., Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN MADRID, YOU MUST:
Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience
Proof of Proficiency in the English Language:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL - Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
On Campus
Application Fee
100 EUR
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Optional: partner university fee for issuing diploma (according to Spanish state regulations)
190 EUR in 2019
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
13,490 EUR
Approximate Expenses for Transportation & Accommodation During the ZLC Visit (Paid directly by the student/not charged by GBSB Global)
500 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
4,880 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
244 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
4,880 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
6,745 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance and a requirement to send visa documents
The remaining Tuition Fees are due the first Friday (Week 1) of the program.
Master´s Program Duration: 3 Quarters = 1 Academic Year
A discount may be applied if the student choses to pay
the full amount at the time of program acceptance.
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If payments are not paid by the deadlines, a penalty fee is applied as per Terms and Conditions.
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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may apply).
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Program fees do not include accommodation, flights, insurance or program materials.
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Students who wish to participate in Global Study Trips may do so by paying additional fees.
