Program design and contents

Building a Strong Foundation in Operations and Supply Chain Excellence

Our program comprises three comprehensive modules designed to equip professionals with the strategic insights, practical tools, and leadership capabilities needed to excel in today’s competitive environment. Each module begins with four weeks of online learning to build foundational knowledge. This is followed by three days of intensive, interactive sessions. The program includes a mix of lectures, simulations, debates, peer learning, and hands-on exercises, ensuring a strong connection between theory and practice

Module 1 - Operations Strategy

Learn to align operations with business strategy, integrating operational excellence into execution for sustainable competitive advantage.

Module 2 - Operations Management

Master the design, planning, and control of business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Module 3 - Supply Chain Management

Navigate the complexities of global supply chains, optimizing design, planning, and execution to ensure resilience and alignment with business goals.

The Advanced Program Essentials of Supply Chain Management is part of our Executive Master of Operations and Supply Chain Management (MOS)

In addition to the Advanced Program Essentials of Supply Chain Management, TIAS also offers the opportunity to follow an Executive Master of Operations and Supply Chain Management (MOS).

The full Executive Master program (MOS) consists of the following modules:

Launch module - Business Research Methods
Module 1 - Operations Strategy - part of Essentials of Supply Chain Management program
Module 2 - Operations Management - part of Essentials of Supply Chain Management program
Module 3 - Supply Chain Management - part of Essentials of Supply Chain Management program
Module 4 - Quality Management
Module 5 - Purchasing
Module 6 - Financial and Managerial Control
Module 7 - Sustainable Supply Chains
Module 8 - Digital Transformation
Module 9 - Service Network Design
Module 10 - Elective
Module 11 - International Study Trip

For all participants of the Essentials of Chain Management program, if you later decide to pursue the full Executive Master of Operations and Supply Chain Management, you are not required to retake or repurchase the modules you have already completed. This condition applies if you complete the entire Master's program within six years.

Our Executive Master of Operations and Supply Chain Management (MOS) is accredited by the NVAO (Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders), allowing you to use the internationally recognized MSc title.

Time investment and result

The study load of advanced program is 12-15 hours a week, with 3x3 days of interactive sessions.

Through case studies, practical exercises, and strategic insights, participants will develop the expertise to lead transformative initiatives in their organizations.