Department of Management
International Supply Management
My Studies
Current Curriculum
1. Semester
Procurement Excellence | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009106
Contracting and Compliance
2 SWS
4 ECTS
• Introduction and basic terms in the legal matter of purchasing (types of legal transaction, formal obligation of contracts)
• Contract design (Supplier Agreements, Non-Disclosure-Agreements, purchasing conditions and general terms and conditions, quality assurance agreement)
• Disturbance of services in contracts and modification of rights and obligations
• Special parts of the law of obligations
• Compliance in purchasing (corporate law obligations, competition law, private bankruptcy and insolvency law, Code of Conduct)
Language: German
• Contract design (Supplier Agreements, Non-Disclosure-Agreements, purchasing conditions and general terms and conditions, quality assurance agreement)
• Disturbance of services in contracts and modification of rights and obligations
• Special parts of the law of obligations
• Compliance in purchasing (corporate law obligations, competition law, private bankruptcy and insolvency law, Code of Conduct)
Language: German
Procurement Excellence | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009105
Strategic Procurement and Category Management
3 SWS
5 ECTS
Fundamentals of strategic supply management
• Strategy Maps: Strategic goals and derivation of measures
• Tender management
• Creation of a purchasing roadmap and procurement policy
• Sourcing morphologies
• Digitalisation strategies for purchasing - maturity models for digital purchasing
• Make-or-buy decisions
Category Management
• Tasks and requirements for category managers
• Category management process
• Implementation and further development of category management
• Price-Benchmarks
Delivery strategies
• Just-in-time, Just-in-sequence
• C-parts-management
• Consignment Vendor Managed Inventory
Language: English
• Strategy Maps: Strategic goals and derivation of measures
• Tender management
• Creation of a purchasing roadmap and procurement policy
• Sourcing morphologies
• Digitalisation strategies for purchasing - maturity models for digital purchasing
• Make-or-buy decisions
Category Management
• Tasks and requirements for category managers
• Category management process
• Implementation and further development of category management
• Price-Benchmarks
Delivery strategies
• Just-in-time, Just-in-sequence
• C-parts-management
• Consignment Vendor Managed Inventory
Language: English
Procurement Excellence | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009104
Supplier Lifecycle Management
3 SWS
6 ECTS
Introduction and basic concepts of supplier management and in particular into the individual phases and their methods and instruments:
• Supplier Scouting and assessment (procurement market research, application of sourcing concepts, supplier self-assessment)
• Supplier qualification and onboarding (classfication methods, negotiations)
• Supplier evaluation and development (evaluation methods, supplier audits, early supplier involvement in product development)
• Supplier integration
• Exit strategies
Language: German
• Supplier Scouting and assessment (procurement market research, application of sourcing concepts, supplier self-assessment)
• Supplier qualification and onboarding (classfication methods, negotiations)
• Supplier evaluation and development (evaluation methods, supplier audits, early supplier involvement in product development)
• Supplier integration
• Exit strategies
Language: German
Procurement Fundamentals | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009103
Digital Sourcing: eSourcing and eProcurement
2 SWS
5 ECTS
• Opportunities for IT integration with suppliers
• Methods for evaluating and selecting relevant IT systems and digital technologies in purchasing
• Specific functionalities and adjusting screws of ERP systems in purchasing (MRP logic, AtP check)
• SRM systems: processes, functionalities and interfaces (eCatalogue, eAuctions, source-to-pay process, spend analytics)
• Integration of ERP systems with cloud-based SRM systems
Language: German
• Methods for evaluating and selecting relevant IT systems and digital technologies in purchasing
• Specific functionalities and adjusting screws of ERP systems in purchasing (MRP logic, AtP check)
• SRM systems: processes, functionalities and interfaces (eCatalogue, eAuctions, source-to-pay process, spend analytics)
• Integration of ERP systems with cloud-based SRM systems
Language: German
Procurement Fundamentals | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009102
Instruments and Optimization Methods in agile Purchasing
3 SWS
5 ECTS
Purchasing objectives and trends
• Meta-Studies on purchasing trends
• Core tasks and central target dimensions in purchasing
Selected methods and instruments to increase efficiency in purchasing
• Material group classification (e.g. material group keys such as eClass, UNSPSC)
• Portfolio technique in purchasing
• TCO analysis
• Purchasing benchmarks
• Cost-break-down analysis
Special topics in purchasing management and case studies such as
• Maturity management in purchasing and
• Case Studies
Language: German
• Meta-Studies on purchasing trends
• Core tasks and central target dimensions in purchasing
Selected methods and instruments to increase efficiency in purchasing
• Material group classification (e.g. material group keys such as eClass, UNSPSC)
• Portfolio technique in purchasing
• TCO analysis
• Purchasing benchmarks
• Cost-break-down analysis
Special topics in purchasing management and case studies such as
• Maturity management in purchasing and
• Case Studies
Language: German
Procurement Fundamentals | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009101
Organizations and Processes in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
2 SWS
5 ECTS
• Organisational integration of purchasing into the organisational structure and procress organisation of a company
• Organisational forms of operative and strategic purchasing
• Centralised vs. Decentralised purchasing
• Lead buyer concepts in the procurement organisation
• Organisational structures of supply chain management (partially integrated and fully integrated supply chain organisation)
• Processes of procurement and supply chain management
• Illustration of a target organisation for purchasing and supply chain management
• Requirements profile for buyers and supply chain managers
• Influence of purchasing on the company's success
• Change Management in and by purchasing
Language: German
• Organisational forms of operative and strategic purchasing
• Centralised vs. Decentralised purchasing
• Lead buyer concepts in the procurement organisation
• Organisational structures of supply chain management (partially integrated and fully integrated supply chain organisation)
• Processes of procurement and supply chain management
• Illustration of a target organisation for purchasing and supply chain management
• Requirements profile for buyers and supply chain managers
• Influence of purchasing on the company's success
• Change Management in and by purchasing
Language: German
2. Semester
Advanced Logistics Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009202
Demand and Supply Planning
2 SWS
4 ECTS
• Fundamentals of supply chain planning taking into account internal and external interfaces
• Forecast concepts as an instrument for achieving customer satisfaction and cost efficiency
• Maturity levels of forecasting and planning processes
• Use of IT systems for forecast processes
• Methods of sales planning taking into account customer relationship management (Integrated demand chain management)
• Advanced planning and scheduling: cross-plant production demand planning taking into account different production systems and programme planning
• Concepts of material requirements planning and scheduling
• Collaborative concepts in supply chain management (Efficient Consumer Response, Vendor Managed Inventory, ...)
Language: English
• Forecast concepts as an instrument for achieving customer satisfaction and cost efficiency
• Maturity levels of forecasting and planning processes
• Use of IT systems for forecast processes
• Methods of sales planning taking into account customer relationship management (Integrated demand chain management)
• Advanced planning and scheduling: cross-plant production demand planning taking into account different production systems and programme planning
• Concepts of material requirements planning and scheduling
• Collaborative concepts in supply chain management (Efficient Consumer Response, Vendor Managed Inventory, ...)
Language: English
Advanced Logistics Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009203
Inventory, Warehouse and Material Handling Management
2 SWS
5 ECTS
Inventory Management
• Methods and instruments of inventory management
• Inventory analysis and optimisation
Warehouse Management
• Warehouse logistics and technical and contractual framework conditions
• Warehouse logistics processes
• Warehouse technologies
• Picking processes and strategies
• Packaging technology
• Inventory transparency
Material Handling Management
• Possibilities of internal transport and material handling technology
• Methods of material flow analysis and optimisation
Language: German
• Methods and instruments of inventory management
• Inventory analysis and optimisation
Warehouse Management
• Warehouse logistics and technical and contractual framework conditions
• Warehouse logistics processes
• Warehouse technologies
• Picking processes and strategies
• Packaging technology
• Inventory transparency
Material Handling Management
• Possibilities of internal transport and material handling technology
• Methods of material flow analysis and optimisation
Language: German
Advanced Logistics Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009201
Transport Management
3 SWS
6 ECTS
• Basic terms and delimitation of logistics
• The field of tension of logistics performance, service level and costs of logistics
• The macrological system, especially logistics service providers and logistics infrastructure
• Structures of logistics systems, multimodal transport solutions
• External means of transport and systems and their technical and economical perspective
• Transport planning and optimisation as well as freight cost management
• Special topics of transport management (Incoterms, aspects of load securing, Last Mile and City Logistics, Sustainability in transport management, load carrier management, tracking and tracing)
Language: German
• The field of tension of logistics performance, service level and costs of logistics
• The macrological system, especially logistics service providers and logistics infrastructure
• Structures of logistics systems, multimodal transport solutions
• External means of transport and systems and their technical and economical perspective
• Transport planning and optimisation as well as freight cost management
• Special topics of transport management (Incoterms, aspects of load securing, Last Mile and City Logistics, Sustainability in transport management, load carrier management, tracking and tracing)
Language: German
International Supply Chain Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009206
International Trade, Customs and Export Controll
3 SWS
5 ECTS
• Fundaments of international trade and ist relevance for supply chain management
• Customs unions and free trade areas (EU, EFTA, …)
• Customs law of the European Union and points of contact with customs in the company
• Relevance and tasks of the Austrian customs office
• Systematic of the European customs tariff
• Types of customs calculation taking into account the Incoterms
• Customs law basics of import and export (customs procedures and clearance and eCustoms)
• Basics of the origin of goods and tariff preferences (non-preferential right of origin and preferential right of origin)
• Special preferential rules between EU and third countries
• Export control and compliance
• Internal control systems in export
• Systematics of export restrictions
• Sanctions and Embargo
Language: German
• Customs unions and free trade areas (EU, EFTA, …)
• Customs law of the European Union and points of contact with customs in the company
• Relevance and tasks of the Austrian customs office
• Systematic of the European customs tariff
• Types of customs calculation taking into account the Incoterms
• Customs law basics of import and export (customs procedures and clearance and eCustoms)
• Basics of the origin of goods and tariff preferences (non-preferential right of origin and preferential right of origin)
• Special preferential rules between EU and third countries
• Export control and compliance
• Internal control systems in export
• Systematics of export restrictions
• Sanctions and Embargo
Language: German
International Supply Chain Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009204
Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Management
2 SWS
4 ECTS
• Definition of basic terms of supply chain risk management (risk concepts, risk strategies, risk management)
• Importance of supply chain risk and resilience management in modern supply chains
• Methods for (early) identification of risks along the supply chain, especially by means of modern IT systems and information providers
• Risk categories and indicators for monitoring internal and external risks
• Analysis and evaluation of risks as well as measures in purchasing and supply chain management
• Operational and strategic measures to increase the resilience of supply chains
• Management of disruptions: Supply chain robustness, supply chain flexibility, supply chain agility and changeability
Language: Englisch
• Importance of supply chain risk and resilience management in modern supply chains
• Methods for (early) identification of risks along the supply chain, especially by means of modern IT systems and information providers
• Risk categories and indicators for monitoring internal and external risks
• Analysis and evaluation of risks as well as measures in purchasing and supply chain management
• Operational and strategic measures to increase the resilience of supply chains
• Management of disruptions: Supply chain robustness, supply chain flexibility, supply chain agility and changeability
Language: Englisch
International Supply Chain Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009205
Sustainability along the Supply Chain
3 SWS
6 ECTS
• Fundamentals of sustainability and relevance in a business context
• Reverse Logistics, Green Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Triple Benefit Principles
• Environmental management systems (EMAS, ISO 14001 and other management systems)
• Legal requirements and measures in corporate sustainability management (CO2 certificates, funding opportunities, ...)
• Methods for assessing the sustainability of value-added networks and products
• Environmental accounting / CO2 balancing and decarbonisation strategies in supply chains
• Sustainability trends in the supply chain (product development, sustainable manufacturing technologies and energy efficiency, Circular Economy)
Language: German
• Reverse Logistics, Green Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Triple Benefit Principles
• Environmental management systems (EMAS, ISO 14001 and other management systems)
• Legal requirements and measures in corporate sustainability management (CO2 certificates, funding opportunities, ...)
• Methods for assessing the sustainability of value-added networks and products
• Environmental accounting / CO2 balancing and decarbonisation strategies in supply chains
• Sustainability trends in the supply chain (product development, sustainable manufacturing technologies and energy efficiency, Circular Economy)
Language: German
3. Semester
Business Optimization | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009303
Process and Data Management
2 SWS
4 ECTS
• Concepts and ideas of process management
• Identification of core, support management and improvement processes
• Process survey and basics of process visualisation
• Process performance measurement
• Handling and application of process management software tools
• Methods of analysing processes and their data
• Application of process mining to optimise operational processes
• Master data management for processes: Tools and instruments
• Data architecture and integration
Language: German
• Identification of core, support management and improvement processes
• Process survey and basics of process visualisation
• Process performance measurement
• Handling and application of process management software tools
• Methods of analysing processes and their data
• Application of process mining to optimise operational processes
• Master data management for processes: Tools and instruments
• Data architecture and integration
Language: German
Business Optimization | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009301
Supply Chain Controlling and Performance Analytics
3 SWS
6 ECTS
• Fundamentals and objectives of controlling
• Understanding the role of controller and organisational integration
• Relevant aspects of cost management and budgeting in supply chain management
• Contribution of supply chain controlling to sustainable corporate success
• Operative and strategic processes as well as instruments in supply chain controlling (procurement and sales controlling)
• Cost and success management in supply chain management
• Working capital management and supply chain finance
• Key performance indicators and professional reporting in supply chain controlling
• Success factors in supply chain reporting
• Digitalisation in supply chain controlling
Language: German
• Understanding the role of controller and organisational integration
• Relevant aspects of cost management and budgeting in supply chain management
• Contribution of supply chain controlling to sustainable corporate success
• Operative and strategic processes as well as instruments in supply chain controlling (procurement and sales controlling)
• Cost and success management in supply chain management
• Working capital management and supply chain finance
• Key performance indicators and professional reporting in supply chain controlling
• Success factors in supply chain reporting
• Digitalisation in supply chain controlling
Language: German
Business Optimization | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009302
Supply Management and Business Simulation
2 SWS
5 ECTS
• Execution of a simulation-controlled business management game (TOPSIM Logistics) with several student groups acting as companies and in a competitive situation on the market.
• The focus of the simulation is on the areas of logistics, procurement, sales and production planning and their impact on the company's success, in particular all business parameters
• Controlling the essential functions of a virtual company
• Making decisions under risk and uncertainty
• Team and management communication
• Presentation of results in the form of a board meeting
Language: English
• The focus of the simulation is on the areas of logistics, procurement, sales and production planning and their impact on the company's success, in particular all business parameters
• Controlling the essential functions of a virtual company
• Making decisions under risk and uncertainty
• Team and management communication
• Presentation of results in the form of a board meeting
Language: English
Management and Soft Skills | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009305
Leadership and Cross-cultural Communication
2 SWS
6 ECTS
• Leadership theories: Leadership roles, leadership skills and leadership styles
• Motivation theories
• Leadership and trust
• Leadership in organisational change / change management
• Leadership in an international context
• Elements of different cultures and countries
• The role of language in intercultural corporate communication and verbal communication styles
• Non-verbal communication in intercultural corporate communication
• Culture-specific behaviour and communication patterns
• Internal barriers to corporate communication
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Management
Language: German
• Motivation theories
• Leadership and trust
• Leadership in organisational change / change management
• Leadership in an international context
• Elements of different cultures and countries
• The role of language in intercultural corporate communication and verbal communication styles
• Non-verbal communication in intercultural corporate communication
• Culture-specific behaviour and communication patterns
• Internal barriers to corporate communication
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Management
Language: German
Management and Soft Skills | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009306
Negotiation Training
2 SWS
4 ECTS
• Interests, divergences and tensions in a negotiation
• Preparation of a negotiation as the essential element
• Negotiation psychology and rules
• Negotiation strategies
• Negotiation tactics (win-win vs. Confrontations)
• Negotiation phases and conduct
• Identification and fending off unfair negotiation techniques
• Conducting negotiations from strong/weak positions
Language: English
• Preparation of a negotiation as the essential element
• Negotiation psychology and rules
• Negotiation strategies
• Negotiation tactics (win-win vs. Confrontations)
• Negotiation phases and conduct
• Identification and fending off unfair negotiation techniques
• Conducting negotiations from strong/weak positions
Language: English
Management and Soft Skills | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009304
Strategic Supply Network Management
2 SWS
5 ECTS
• Elements and concepts of the supply network
• Strategic design and operational coordination of value networks
• Goals and tasks of supply network management
• Methods for identifying interfaces to partners in a supply network (SCOR Model)
• Design decisions and strategies in supply networks
• Identification of megatrends in the supply network
• Impact of technology-driven business models on supply networks
• Development of digital business models
Language: German
• Strategic design and operational coordination of value networks
• Goals and tasks of supply network management
• Methods for identifying interfaces to partners in a supply network (SCOR Model)
• Design decisions and strategies in supply networks
• Identification of megatrends in the supply network
• Impact of technology-driven business models on supply networks
• Development of digital business models
Language: German
4. Semester
Master Thesis and Scientific Work | Master's Thesis (MA) | Coursecode: l220009403
Master Thesis
0.5 SWS
26 ECTS
The students write thei final scientific master thesis and need to defend it in an examination before a committee.
Language: German
Language: German
Master Thesis and Scientific Work | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: l220009401
Master Thesis Seminar
0.5 SWS
2 ECTS
The students are supported in the preparation of their scientific work by privatissima-like support. Open questions can be clarified not only with 1: 1 information, but also by explaining the problems in the group and answering them for everyone.
Language: German
Language: German
Master Thesis and Scientific Work | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009402
Scientific Work
2 SWS
2 ECTS
• Preparation: topic selection and planning of a larger scientific work (research projects and diploma theses)
• Literature search and processing (working with scientific databases)
• Implementation and evaluation of studies
• Discussion of methods and specification
• Scientific reasoning (including theses, hypotheses, verifications and falsifications)
Language: German
• Literature search and processing (working with scientific databases)
• Implementation and evaluation of studies
• Discussion of methods and specification
• Scientific reasoning (including theses, hypotheses, verifications and falsifications)
Language: German
Discontinued Curriculum
1. Semester
International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_04
Leadership, Controlling and Purchasing
0 SWS
2 ECTS
International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_04
Leadership, Controlling and Purchasing
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_05
Legal Questions for Procurement Managers 1
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_03
Logistics and Materials Management Basics
0 SWS
6 ECTS
International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_06
Negotitation Technique 1
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_02
Organisation of Purchasing
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_01
Purchasing within Industrial Management
0 SWS
6 ECTS
2. Semester
International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_04
Business and Procurement Strategies
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_04
Business and Procurement Strategies
0 SWS
2 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_07
Information Management and Information Systems for Procurement 1
0 SWS
2 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_05
Legal Questions for Procurement Managers 2
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_03
Management
0 SWS
5 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_02
Methods and Instruments in Purchasing
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_06
Negotiation Technique 2 (english)
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_01
Production Engineering
0 SWS
5 ECTS
3. Semester
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_05
Current Trends within Procurement: Change Management
0 SWS
5 ECTS
International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_06
Human Resource Management and Communication
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_03
Information Management and Information Systems for Procurement 2
0 SWS
2 ECTS
International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_03
Information Management and Information Systems for Procurement 2
0 SWS
4 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_02
Logistics and Materials Management Basics
0 SWS
5 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_01
Management for Suppliers/Vendors
0 SWS
5 ECTS
International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_04
Quality Management
0 SWS
5 ECTS
4. Semester
International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S4_01
Ethics and Procurement
0 SWS
3 ECTS
International Supply Management | Not defined (ND) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S4_03
Master Thesis
0 SWS
25 ECTS
International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S4_02
Seminar for Master Thesis
0 SWS
2 ECTS