Overview

Supply chains are where today’s biggest business challenges converge: technological disruptions, sustainability pressures, geopolitical shifts. In response, a new generation of CEOs emerges: individuals with supply chain expertise who excel at dynamic high-level system thinking, integrating it with hands-on people and operations management skills to lead their people through uncertainty to find new opportunities. This MBA Leadership and Supply Chain Management program from Kühne Logistics University (KLU) will refine your leadership skills and give you a unique edge (Operations Mindset) to navigate with confidence the current business world reality.

Build Expertise in Leadership, Strategy & Supply Chains

You will develop the ability to lead across complexity, not just within a function, with a skillset that defines the next generation of top executives. By the end of the program, you can:

Make strategic decisions under uncertainty and real constraints.
Translate strategy into execution across global supply chains.
Lead transformation involving people, processes, and technology.
Integrate digitalization and sustainability into core business decisions.
Operate with confidence at the enterprise level.

Accreditation

AACSB

FIBAA

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Programme Structure

Curriculum include:

Economic and Social Foundations of Business in the Global Context
Competing strategically in Global Businesses
Organizing and Managing the Enterprise
Facing the Challenges of New Product Development, Marketing and Sales
Designing the Modern Supply Chain
Managing Complex Supply Chain Operations
Effective and Efficient Supply Chain Operations
Ethical Internal and External Goods Movement
Master thesis/ Capstone Project

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Early application is recommended

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamburg, Germany

Disciplines

Supply Chain Management & Logistics Master in Business Administration (MBA) Leadership View 22 other Masters in Leadership in Germany

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Academic requirements

GMAT

600

English requirements

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90

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree (min. 180 ECTS) in any subject, OR a GMAT score of at least 600
English proficiency (if required based on your background)
Interview with the Academic Director

Work experience

Minimum of 3 years of work experience (leadership experience beneficial)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22800 EUR / year

≈ 22800 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

22800 EUR / year

≈ 22800 EUR / year

Additional Details

What’s included:

Two study trips (program components).

What’s not included

Flights and personal expenses during study trips are not covered.

Living costs

Hamburg

Germany

897 - 1417 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships

KLU offers a range of scholarships for MBA students to help make your studies more affordable.

If your company is a member of networks such as AGA, BVL, or LIHH, KLU offers one 50% scholarship per network. Contact your HR department to check if you qualify.
Graduates from Common Purpose programs can apply for a 50% scholarship.
We also offer a 50% regional scholarship for applicants from developing countries who plan to work in their home countries after graduation, as well as a 50% scholarship for applicants working in the humanitarian sector with NGOs.
Women who are advancing or have just advanced in their careers can also apply for a 50% scholarship.

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Build Expertise in Leadership, Strategy & Supply Chains

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Hamburg

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