Business Process Control and Supply Chain Management, Master Programme

Frontiers in Management Accounting & Process-based Control 120 credits

Welcome to a specialised programme that delves into the heart of business and management control. This management master programme offers a profound exploration of efficiency, coordination, and strategic influence within the global business landscape, with a specific emphasis on business and management control.

This two-year master programme is designed for students who are interested in Management Accounting and Control, with a focus on process management. In today’s dynamic environments, Management Accounting and Control plays an important role in contemporary organisations. It requires Controllers who are reflective and capable of interpreting information, including its possibilities and limitations. The programme therefore aims to not only deepen your knowledge and interest in the field but also to develop your ability to act as a reflective, critical, confident and responsible practitioner.

The programme has an extensive research profile and offers the students the opportunity to advance their skills, focusing on the control of processes within private companies, public administration, and other organisations—both nationally and internationally. Throughout the programme, you will engage in courses such as Contemporary Perspectives on Management Accounting (first semester) and Process-Based Management Control (second semester). A significant part of the programme is co-taught with logistics students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

During the first semester, your studies will focus on Management Accounting and Control courses, giving you a solid foundation in the field. There is also an option to complete a one-year master's degree, offering flexibility depending on your goals and interests.

The other programme specialisation Frontiers in Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

Career

Upon graduation, you will find yourself well-prepared for a broad spectrum of career opportunities, both nationally and internationally. In today's competitive job market, businesses seek professionals who can take on influential roles in shaping and controlling business processes, offering proactive, strategic insights.

This programme not only primes you for a professional career but also lays the groundwork for those with aspirations in academia or advanced research within the realm of Business and Management Control.

Some relevant job titles of alumni students and in the business life are Business Process Developer, Business Development Planner, Business Controller, and Management Consultant.

Degree

Master of Science (120 credits) in Business and Economics with specialisation in Business Process Control and SCM, Frontiers in Management Accounting & Process-­ased Control.

Main field of study: Business Administration

”The programme equips us with the knowledge to solve real-world business challenges”

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Kiana chose to study at Linnaeus University when she found the master’s programme Business Process Control and Supply Chain Management. The specialisation in management accounting and process-based control aligned well with her previous studies in accounting and her goal to work in business development in the future.

Independent education style

Lars

Lars had previously studied Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Germany and was looking for a programme that would allow him to focus more on Supply Chain Management. He came across this programme, and with Linnaeus University being known as an international university, the choice was easy.

Växjö – the student city with a living campus

Just south of Växjö’s city centre you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. In Växjö, many students choose to live on campus.

Here you will have five minutes’ walking distance to friends, restaurants, lecture rooms, gym, grocery store, the University Library, nature trails, and student pubs. If you live in another part of Växjö, you can quickly get to the university by bus or bicycle.

With its 90 000 inhabitants, Växjö is one of the fastest growing cities in Sweden. Here you will find the famous Småland entrepreneurship spirit and a lot of companies, for instance within the IT industry – perfect for when you are looking for an internship position or a job. Växjö is also a picturesque city where you are always close to forests and water.

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