Master in Strategic Operations and Innovation Management
The Master in Strategic Operations and Innovation Management prepares you to acquire the necessary skills for cross-functional management in all processes of the supply chain. It will also help you lead cross-functional teams and provide you with the skills to define, plan and implement innovation strategies in the operations area of your company.
As a student of this programme, the school also offers two exclusive and optional courses that prepare you to obtain three Scrum.Inc certifications: the Scrum Master Certification, the Product Owner Certification and the Scrum@Scale Practitioner Certification.
- 12 months
- 60 ECTS
- APRIL 2025
- Online
- SPANISH
- 7500 €
Get a double degree from our academic partner, the reference university in Catalonia and Spain with more than 560 years of history behind it.
We are the first 100% online Business School in the world to receive the QS Stars rating, obtaining the highest distinction, five QS Stars, in the Online Learning category.
The Master in Strategic Operations Management and Innovation is ranked TOP 5 in Spanish in the Supply Chain and Logistics category according to Eduniversal 2023.
Objectives
OBJECTIVE 1.
STRATEGIC VISIONUnderstands the process of developing and deploying a solid Operations strategy, aligned with the company's business model and corporate strategy, which is as consistent as possible with the strategies of the rest of the company's functional areas.
OBJECTIVE 2.
ANALYTICAL SKILLSDevelop analytical and problem-solving skills, intrinsic in a supply chain that must operate in an uncertain and changing environment, leading the change management required by the resulting innovation processes.
OBJECTIVE 3.
MANAGEMENT SKILLSDevelops managerial skills and competencies that allow leading and managing high performance multifunctional and multicultural teams, as well as knowing the management tools that improve the results being delivered.
OBJECTIVE 4.
TECHNOLOGYDiscover the technologies associated with Industry 4.0 that allow to increase the value of the processes that directly affect the value proposition of companies, as well as identify new models of use (and even business) that make the company more competitive.
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Syllabus of the Master in Strategic Operations and Innovation Management
Our program is structured in 3 blocks and culminates with the Master's Final Project. In addition, students will be able to participate in two voluntary bootcamps and different additional activities.
Block 1. Globalization, strategy and best practices in Operations.
Block 2. Innovation and new challenges in Operations.
Block 3. Strategic synergies of Operations with the main corporate areas.
Master's Final Project
Bootcamps and additional activities
1. Globalization, strategy and best practices in operations
Economic globalization is causing major changes in the international division of labor, in the geographical distribution of economic activity and in business strategies, and new "rules of the game" are emerging. In this first course, the current globalization process will be analyzed from the triple aspect: commercial, financial and productive, its short and medium-term effects, and the future challenges that arise. At the same time, the short and medium term scenarios that configure a dynamic map of new opportunities and international business areas will be drawn.
Professor: Flor Gastey Perdiguero, Co-Founder & Business Development Manager at Depique Marketplace.
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Traditionally, the term Operations has been associated with short-term programs whose efforts are mainly aimed at reducing the company's costs and/or improving the quality of the products or services supplied. This module aims to break with this paradigm and reflect on the importance of designing, deploying and implementing a formalized strategy throughout the supply chain, aligned with the company's strategy, in order to guide the decisions that will lead the company to best meet the challenges of the global economy discussed in the first module, and to develop its sustainable competitive advantage based on Operations supported by its winning factors.
Professor: Ignasi Estruch Goicoechea, Leader of the Growth in Innovation programme at Acció, Barcelona.
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This course presents the Supply Chain Management model understood as the design and interconnection of organizations, processes and systems throughout the supply chain, from suppliers, through manufacturing and internal logistics, to the global distribution of the product to the customer. This course offers a transversal vision of the entire supply chain where the mission of Operations Management will be: the design of a supply chain coherent with the company's strategy and in particular with the Operations strategy, as well as the leadership and alignment between the different actors that contribute to the success of the supply chain.
Professor: Ralph Michaud Haro, Mentor & Advisor en ONKLUB y aceleradora MentorDay.
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2. Innovation and new challenges in operations
This module presents in a direct and practical way the principals of innovation and the type of culture that makes its acquisition possible. Students will be introduced to the Design Thinking Methodology (which will be studied in greater depth in a subsequent bootcamp) and to some great Agile-related systems that will facilitate the implementation of an innovative culture. In this subject, students will also learn about the different aspects that must be considered to create something truly innovative; technolgy, usability, practicality...
Professor: Mario Sorribas Fierro, Consultant and trainer specialized in Design Thinking, Marketing and Communication and Business Storytelling.
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The complex global environment in which businesses currently operate forces them to constantly address new challenges and requires them to undergo continuous adaptation, change and transformation. Therefore, companies must rethink their business model, the way companies interact with each other, how they relate to their employees and, of course, the style of management and culture that prevails in our organisations, in order to ensure sustainability.
Companies should also reflect on the fact that they are not just offering value to their customers, but reliable value, meaning value that involves committing to a certain level of service regardless of the circumstances, in order to build resilience.
Furthermore, it is important to consider that companies do not exist in isolation, they operate in a global environment in which one of the key factors for a positive approach is to respect it. The business model must be sustainable by satisfying the needs of current generations, without affecting the capacity of future generations, and in operational terms, ensuring economic and social progress while respecting the environment.
On this module we will address two challenges that Operations Departments must deal with: sustainability and resilience.
Supply chains are essential for the development of any company's economic activity, hence the importance of building resilient business models capable of being sustained and maintained over time.
Responsible supply chain management provides companies with numerous business opportunities, from greater efficiency in their processes to a better adaptation and preparation for any future crises that may arise, making them resilient.
Corporate values and commitment to sustainability need to be transferred to suppliers, especially as some of the greatest opportunities for environmental and social impact lie in the supply chain.
Professor: Rafael Richart Ferri, Milk Collection Manager Spain at Danone
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The new scenarios of the global economy presented in the first course come with new needs and challenges in international and last mile distribution. This has led many companies to decide to outsource parts of the company's logistics activity. In this module, students will learn about logistics outsourcing and more specifically the entry into the market of global logistics operators, which are changing the basis of international logistics as we know it.
Professor: Sergio Aparicio Valero, Deputy Managing Director-Business Development & Strategy at TVS scs.
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3. Strategic synergies of Operations with the main corporate areas
Talent management is a challenge that requires new competencies, skills and the acquisition of knowledge aligned with the conditions that this globalized, uncertain and ever-changing paradigm demands. In this module students will learn about human resources management, strategic governance and what characteristics must a COO have, among many other things.
Professor: Carmelo Sierra Sierra, Director at Sierra-Consulting "From Reflection to Result".
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This subject offers a strategic vision of business demand to students and focuses on the interrelation between this area and other essential company departments such as Marketing and Distribution. The general objective of this subject is to optimize the Demand according to the customer's wishes, the business sales channels, the marketing strategy, and the strategy of the distribution network.
Professor: Jordi Dalmau Royo, North Zone Director at Endesa Ingeniería.
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In the last twenty years, technology has drastically changed the way companies operate; now, the so-called Industry 4.0 is expected to play an essential role in shaping the value chains of the future. In this module, students will be introduced to technologies that provide complete visibility of operation processes and learn about tools that enable the development of new highly collaborative and automated business models.
Professor: Sajid Abad Gracia, Managing Director at Praiker.
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Through the simulator The Fresh Connection, students will strenghten their decision-making skills by facing different obstacles in a high-pressure environment. You will also familiarize with various dilemmas related to supply chain management in order to find out the best Return on Investment (ROI) for the business.
Professor: José Baena Naranjo, Production System Manager, Continuous Improvement at Kostal Eléctrica.
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Master's Final Project and Additional Activities
This is a practical program designed to complement the content of the thematic blocks to achieve their internalization. These activities are conceived from a triple perspective: technical assistance, personal support and individual and group challenges that are essential to achieve the objectives.
Pre-Masters Bootcamps
The student will have the opportunity to take 3 Pre-Master Bootcamps that will open progressively. Once the course has been successfully completed, the student will receive a certificate of completion.
- Bootcamp 1. Personal Branding
- Bootcamp 2. Data Storytelling
- Bootcamp 3. Creative Thinking and Innovation
In addition, students will also have the opportunity to take these pre-master courses; however, these are available in English only:
- Building Your Professional Brand for Employability and Career Success
- Finance Fundamentals
Introductory Workshop | Campus Training
Before the start of the academic year, students will have the opportunity to attend an introductory workshop about the Campus (i.e., the platform that they'll be using throughout the year). In this Introductory Workship, they will be provided with the necessary tools and knowledge for the correct use of the Campus.
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Two weeks before the start of the academic year, students will be able to participate in a professional development program, where they will work hand in hand with a teacher to learn and strenghten skills as important as time management, productivity, stress management and emotional intelligence. Upon completion of the workshop, and provided that the student has successfully carried out the relevant activities, he/she will obtain a certificate.
For the Master's Thesis, students must work on a project related to the Strategic Management of Operations and Innovation. It's a fundamental element for the development of the programme, since its main purpose is to help the student apply and reinforce the knowledge acquired during the program in a practical and dynamic way.
Students will work in groups and apply to a real case all the lessons learned throughout the program. The project could either be an innovative solution or improvement that provides clarification to contrasted problems, but always with a strategic and innovative approach.
The Master in Strategic Operations Management and Innovation is complemented by conferences and seminars that are given in each of the blocks. These additional activities are carried out by renowned professionals in business management who, through videoconferences, present their experiences and practical cases.
Bootcamp: The last mile. The challenge of future supply chains
This bootcamp will allow students to delve into one of the most important, delicate and costly processes in the supply chain, which is also the only physical point of contact with e-commerce companies and an essential part of the user experience.
Professor: Tom Van der Heyden, Co-Founder and CEO at S3 Group.
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Bootcamp: Agile, Transformation and Value
This bootcamp will allow participants to understand the basics of Agile Methods and experiment with some techniques that will help them generate value in supply chains and their organizations. Some examples would be: SCRUM —for teams to structure and manage their work through a set of values, principles, and practices— or KANBAN —a framework that relies on visual tasks to manage workflows.
Professor: Albert Valero Duch, Founder of SUCCESS MIND, SCRUM Master & Agile Leadership Coach, expert in OKRS and Kanban and author of different books on communication and leadership.
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Course: Preparation for Scrum.Inc. Certifications
Once the programme is completed, students will have the opportunity to enroll in a preparatory course for the Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner and Scrum@Scale Practitioner certifications of the Agile Education program offered along with Scrum Inc. and BK® Consulting. Costs associated with the course are not included.
Company visits
During the development of the program, students will have the opportunity to attend synchronous videoconferences with experts who will share their experience and provide advice on the best practices in the sector.
Webinars
Most of the training is done asynchronously, which means that the exchange of knowledge is done through a platform that allows sharing written texts without the need for people to be connected at the same time.
Additionally, in each of the modules, synchronous sessions or 'webinars' are organized. In said webinars, all participants are connected at the same time through an application, which allows the exchange of knowledge in 'real time'.
The Master in Strategic Operations and Innovation Management helps students prepare for the following certifications:
- ICN Business IT Certification
- Scrum Certification (Product Owner & Scrum Master)
*The cost of the certifications and the preparatory course are not included in the price of the program.
Methodology
OBS has an online methodology where the core is the student. Always backed by active and internationally renowned lecturers, who share their knowledge to enhance the professional development of students through a flexible, collaborative method with personalised monitoring. The aim is to create a unique educational experience that allows the assimilation of knowledge in a practical way.
Student ON's fundamental pillar is the student and, for this reason, throughout the course students have their Programme Manager, an academic figure who accompanies them in a personalised way.
Diploma
After successfully finishing the Master's degree, and having completed the relevant procedures, you will receive the Master's degree from OBS Business School. In addition, and provided that you meet the established academic and administrative requirements, you will obtain a Lifelong learning Master's degree from the Universitat de Barcelona (UB).
In order to obtain it, you must have a university degree. In the exceptional case of not having this degree and having passed the Master's evaluations, you will obtain a Higher University Diploma from the Universitat de Barcelona (UB).
At OBS Business School we are committed to having our own degree, which allows us to quickly update and adapt the programmes in each edition to be at the forefront of the educational level demanded by companies today. Our programmes are designed for professionals who want to strenghten their management skills and learn through an international experience.
Admission Process
The fundamental aim of our admissions process is to ensure the suitability of candidates. All participants should get the most out of this learning experience, through a context in which it is possible to develop long-term relationships with classmates, faculty and alumni.
After completing the application form for one of our programmes, you will receive an e-mail with information about the School and a member of the Admissions Department will contact you to start the admission process. Once you have successfully passed the personal interview, you must submit all the required documentation to continue the admission process and certify that you meet the requirements of the student profile. After the Admissions Committee, if it is positive, you will be able to register and enrol in the programme you have applied for.
Student Profile
Our students in the Master in Strategic Management of Operations and Innovation have different backgrounds and come from different sectors, but they all have a common goal: to enhance their management skills to boost their professional careers.
