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Our admission process consists of a rigorous evaluation of each application to preserve the quality of the group as well as the training, experience, and work capacity of all students.

<ul><li>The Admissions Committee will select the candidates on the basis of a personal or CV-based interview.</li>
	<li>You will be notified of the admission decision in writing.</li>
</ul>

Admission

<ul><li>Resgistration must be paid within a 15 days after the admission.</li>
	<li>Once the letter of acceptance to the program has been received, you will need to submit the following original documents before the course begins:
	<ul><li>Stamped and/or authenticated photocopy of your university degree.</li>
		<li>Stamped and/or authenticated photocopy of your transcript of records.</li>
	</ul></li>
	<li>If you have a foreign degree you may need to submit additional documents.</li>
	<li>Paying the reservation fee (25% of the program's tuition fees) is essential in order to reserve your place</li>
	<li>If you pay the tuition fees by bank transfer you will be required to introduce the program code. The program code for this course is 1506.</li>
	<li>The remaining tuition fees must be paid 2 weeks before the start of the course.</li>
</ul>

Enrolment

Application for admission

Applications for admission will be evaluated when you complete the following steps:

<ul><li>Complete the online admission form.</li>
	<li>Pay the €120 admission fee. This amount will be returned if you are not admitted.</li>
	<li>Send the following documents through the online platform e-registrar:
	<ul><li><a href="https://www.bsm.upf.edu/documents/admission-letter-video-upf-bsm-en.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation letter or video</a></li>
		<li>CV</li>
		<li>2 academic recommendation letters (mandatory) and 1 professional (optional)</li>
		<li>Scanned copy of university degree (if you are in the last year of your degree, you can provide your academic records)</li>
		<li>Scanned copy of Transcript of Records. Make sure that it includes your GPA (Grade Point Average)</li>
		<li>Scanned copy of ID Card or Passport</li>
		<li>Passport-size photo (jpg format)</li>
	</ul></li>
</ul>Additional documents may be requested in certain cases. 
Applications are subject to the number of places available on the program.

Complete your application within the next admission rounds:

The MSc in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management is organized over three terms.

During the first term of the master all students take a set of five core courses. In the second and third term of the master students make a personal selection of elective courses of the Operations and Supply Chain Management specialization, and can complement them with elective courses from the other specializations. 

Students have the option to do curricular internships in companies (the internship will earn study credits equivalent to two elective courses). Career development sessions will be offered to aid students in finding the placement and prepare them for their professional future.

From October to June, students will work on their MSc Project supervised by a specialized faculty member.

Upon completing the Master, those who wish to pursue a PhD can apply and be evaluated to the program offered by the UPF's Department of Economics and Business. 
Classes of the MSc in Management take place at UPF Ciutadella Campus.

Note: The information contained in these pages is for information purposes only and may be subject to change in the adaptations of each academic year. The definitive guide will be available to students enrolled in the virtual space before the start of each subject.

Analytical Tools

Management Theory

Core Courses

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Business Analytics

Marketing

Entrepreneurship

General Management

Elective Courses

MSc Final Project

Internship (optional)

Note on elective courses

The information contained in these pages is for information purposes only and may be subject to change in the adaptation of each academic year. The definitive guide will be available to students in the virtual space before the start of each subject.

Note on the Curriculum

<ul><li>Lluis Ferran Blanch Colino 
	Lecturer at the Department of Communication of Pompeu Fabra University 
	MBA in Marketing from ESADE. Member of the Board of Judges and Advisors since 1996.</li>
	<li>Alberto Lempira Guevara 
	Marketing Consultant specialized in Business Development and Digital Marketing Strategies 
	PhD in Business (Candidate) from Barcelona University. He is also MSc in Marketing from Pompeu Fabra University. Has a Postgraduate in Social Media and Digital Marketing from Tecnocampus, a Posgraduate in Transmedia Storytelling &amp; Branded Content and a Postgraduate in Inbound Marketing, both from INESDI and a BE in Production Engineering from Metropolitana University (Caracas). He has worked with different organizations from corporate to political marketing. He is the host of the NotYourMarketer podcast.</li>
	<li>Pablo Martin  
	Data Engineer at Lola Market, and Adjunct Lecturer at UPF. 
	Develops his activity in Data Science and Data Engineering projects in industry. He has previous experience in consulting as well as in research. He holds a MSc in Data Science from the University of Amsterdam, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Business &amp; Technology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Besides that, he enjoys contributing to open source software projects.</li>
	<li>Daniel Stone Del Pozo 
	Cofunder and Chief Operations of Smaze 
	Bsc Marketing Degree at Lancaster University. Marketing Head of inMOtion Real State Media</li>
	<li>Linda Reichard 
	MIM from Thunderbird School of Global Management</li>
	<li>Ana María Varela Otero 
	MSc in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management</li>
</ul>

Collaborating faculty

The MSc in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management benefits from the outstanding faculty of the UPF's world-ranked Department of Economics and Business and the UPF-BSM faculty. In addition to the regular program faculty, experienced professionals from diverse sectors are invited during the year to share their expertise and professional experience in management.

<ul><li>Consultancy Services</li>
	<li>Operations Management</li>
	<li>Logistics and Distribution Management</li>
	<li>Production Management</li>
	<li>Warehouse Design and Management</li>
	<li>Inventory Management</li>
	<li>Buyer</li>
	<li>Product Manager</li>
</ul>

Access management positions in companies, multinationals, and startups with a global vision. Operations and Supply Chain Management is a vital and strategic tool of global organizations. Benefit from this business mindset and access positions related to business consulting, international trade, operations management, purchasing, sales, logistics, and supply chain management. Positions in this area are increasingly valued and in demand in the global market.

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain offers you curricular internships or extracurricular internships (optional). Our Professional Careers Service provides you with resources and assistance to support you in your search for internships and jobs.

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management is aimed at recent graduates and junior professionals from analytical fields who want to acquire a practical and professional perspective on the management of companies in general, and of operations and supply chain in particular. The program prepares you for management positions in the area of Operations and Supply Chain, while giving you a global, innovative, and strategic vision of business management.

Previous studies in Business/Management

Be part of a multicultural environment, with colleagues from all over the world, who will enrich you personally and professionally, in an international climate of work. In this way, the master's degree becomes a first step to working, communicating, and negotiating globally in the management sector.

General Track

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management is an on-campus program that combines different teaching methodologies in its various courses to offer a rigorous and interactive learning experience, involving both individual and group work.

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Master of Science in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management

UPF Barcelona School of Management is the management school of Pompeu Fabra University, the 1st Ibero-American university and the 16th placed university in the world, among those under 50 years of age, according to the Times Higher Education ranking.

UPF Barcelona School of Management has EQUIS accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally, and places itself among the top business schools in the world.

The MSc in Management has AMBA accreditation from the Association of MBAs, which recognizes UPF-BSM for its academic quality and reputation.

QS Business Masters ranking 2023 
In 2023, MSc in Management, MSc in Finance and Banking and MSc in Marketing of the UPF-BSM have been ranked among the best in the world in the fields of knowledge of Management, Finance and Marketing, emphasizing aspects such as research leadership, diversity in the classroom and the ROI of the program.

The MSc in Management is an official master's degree and has the academic recognition of the Ministry of Education of the Government of Spain. The Quality Agency of the University System of Catalonia (AQU) has also institutionally accredited UPF-BSM. This accreditation certifies all the official master's degrees that we teach and recognizes the <a href="https://www.bsm.upf.edu/en/about-us/quality" target="_blank">quality </a>of our educational model in accordance with the criteria of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

The program is part of the <a href="https://www.qtem.org/" target="_blank">QTEM</a> network, with more than 20 international universities specialized in economics, finance and management. UPF Barcelona School of Management is the first and only Spanish institution that is part of the QTEM network.

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain aims to provide you with a solid knowledge base in business management. The program trains you specifically in the area of Operations and Supply Chain. This discipline has proven to be critical and vital in today's business world, given its direct influence on sales.

Gain in-depth knowledge of the processes and techniques needed to develop and manage a correct supply chain strategy. Analyse and optimize processes and operations to model and influence purchases and sales, and make companies profitable.

Optimize operations in the global supply chain

Become an expert in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Expand your knowledge through more than 30 elective courses from the other available specializations.

Customize the program according to your needs

Learn from the faculty of the Department of Economics and Business of UPF, UPF-BSM, and from professional experts in the areas of Business Administration, Commerce, Operations, Data Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing, among others.

Expert faculty

Undertake curricular internships in companies that provide you with relevant work experience in Operations, Global Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Distribution.

Boost your professional future

Study at a school accredited by EQUIS, international distinction that guarantees the quality of our institution and makes us the 1st school of management linked to a public university with this accreditation in our country.

International recognition

Expand your master's degree with the QTEM Program: a unique opportunity to study abroad. Access an international network that brings together leading students and more than 20 recognized academic partners in the fields of Management, Economics, and Finance.&nbsp;

Have a unique international experience with QTEM

The program is designed to turn you into a professional with a global vision and extensive knowledge in business management, strategy, innovation, and consulting. The specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management gives you an in-depth understanding of the processes and techniques needed to become an expert in Supply Chain and Operations Management. Create a competitive advantage for your business by achieving optimal operations and supply chain management performance in today's global markets.

Our master's degree is a program accredited by AMBA, an international accreditation that recognizes the contents and excellence of the program. This is in addition to the EQUIS accreditation granted to UPF-BSM.

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Operations and Supply Chain is endorsed by Pompeu Fabra University: learn with the prestigious faculty of the Department of Economics and Business at UPF and the faculty of UPF-BSM. Let yourself be guided by top professionals and experts in the areas of management and operations and supply chain who will share their professional experience with you.

Achieve the ultimate boost for your career with our Master of Science in Management, a program designed for an international audience. Specialize in Operations and Supply Chain Management: a vital area for businesses, with a solid global understanding of the supply chain and business management.

A large number of external entities and institutions offer financial aid options to students who want to enrol on one of our master programs and postgraduate courses. 
 

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External financial aid

If you are a member of our alumni associations or of one of our partner universities, we offer you a series of applicable discounts on the amount of tuition for your program.

Alumni discounts 

If you are a member or family member of an employee of the UPF group or belonged to the collaborating institutions of the UPF Barcelona School of Management, you can enjoy a series of applicable discounts on the tuition fees for your program.

UPF Employee Discounts

Check if the university where you took your undergraduate studies is a UPF partner university and obtain a 10% discount on your master's tuition fees. 

*Discount not compatible with other scholarships, discounts and reductions.

UPF Partner Universities Discount

Specifically awarded to master of Science students who can demonstrate an good academic, professional, and/or personal trajectory.

Master of Science Scholarships

In addition, we collaborate with various entities which provide study loans on favorable terms. For more information you can contact any of the following links.&nbsp;

You can choose how to finance your studies by consulting our simulator.

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The UPF Barcelona School of Management offers you different means of financing so that you can take any of our programs without worry. We offer you the opportunity to finance part of your program, either by rewarding your talent through scholarships, through grants from entities dedicated to promoting education or through collaboration agreements with financial entities.