Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management / Operations Management

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These pages are currently under revision, and may not have a complete list of programs. Please contact Hannah Nevitt to explore all program options.

The following programs offer significant coursework and immersion opportunities for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management / Operations Management and AACSB Accredited Programs. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad. 

University Catalog: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management BS requirements, Operations Management BA.

Advisor

Peter Haug

Advisor for MSCM students

Peter.Haug@wwu.edu

360-650-4807

Office: Parks Hall 349

Advising Info

After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences. In addition, students must submit the Transfer Equivalency Esign form for credit transfer.

Review Your Degree Works  

Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.   

An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

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Program Options

Study Abroad Provider

  • Independent organizations that facilitate or administer study abroad programs for students
  • Quarter, semester, academic year, calendar year, and summer
  • Pay a program fee that includes tuition, housing, etc. (varies)
  • More services provided
  • Often includes excursions, onsite pickup, varied housing options
  • Part time internships can be available for credit

Western Exchange

  • Bilateral agreements between WWU and universities abroad to exchange students
  • Chance of placement is high
  • Semester and year-long options
  • Pay WWU in-state tuition and mandatory fees
  • Room & board paid onsite
  • Take courses with international students at universities abroad
  • Eligibility requirements vary
  • More independent and less services

ISEP Exchange

  • ISEP stands for International Student Exchange Program
  • Students can choose from over 135 universities in 36 different countries
  • Students provide ISEP with a list of preferred sites. Chance of placement varies from site to site.
  • Semester & year-long options only
  • Pay WWU in-state tuition and mandatory fees
  • Room & board paid to WWU
  • Take courses with international students at universities abroad
  • More independent and less services provided

Africa

Morocco

South Africa

  • ISEP - University of Johannesburg, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Project Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Operations Management, Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Quality Management
  • USAC - Stellenbosch University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options may be available through the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch.

Asia

India

Japan

South Korea

Taiwan

Vietnam

  • ISEP - Vietnam National University HCMC, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Operations Management, Project Management, Quality Management

Central America

Puerto Rico; USA

Europe

Austria

Belgium

Czech Republic

England

  • Western Exchange - University of Hull - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy, Logistics Modeling and Analysis
  • Western Exchange - Plymouth University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

     

    • Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Project Management, Designing and Improving Lean Operations, Quality Management
  • ISEP - University of Essex, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Including tuition, housing, gym membership and airport pickup!

    • Fall term works for quarter school dates. Students may need to submit final exams in January.

    English Modules in many areas!

    • Recommended for modules in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
  • ISEP Direct - University of Essex, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

    $13,595 Semester/$30,095 Academic Year including tuition, housing, gym membership and airport pickup!

    • Fall term works for quarter school dates. Students may need to submit final exams in January.

    English Modules in many areas!

    • Recommended for modules in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
  • USAC - University of Reading, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter
    • Operations Management, Project Management

France

  • CEA - French Riviera, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Project Management, Logistics Modeling and Analysis
  • Western Exchange - Kedge Business School - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Operations Management, Project Management

    Additional options may be available in French.

  • Western Exchange - E.M. Normandie Business School - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options may be available in:

    • Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Project Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement

    Options may also be available in French.

  • ISEP - French Alps - International Business - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Fall Quarter

    English courses in: 

    • Business & Intercultural Communication, International Issues in Management, Financial Risk Management, Strategic Innovation Management, Managing and Monitoring Projects, Management and Improvement Using Quality, Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems, Economic Analysis, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Project Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Negotiation Techniques
    • *Recommended that students have at least one year of French to navigate life in France
  • CIEE - Business & Culture - Toulouse, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English and French options may be available through the Toulouse Business School and L’Institut Catholique de Toulouse.

Germany

Greece

  • ISA - Athens, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter
    • Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Project Management, Operations Management, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Leadership & more

Hungary

  • AIFS - Budapest, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Operations management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Logistics Modeling and Analysis

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

  • ISEP - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Operations Management, Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Project Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement

    Additional options may be available in Italian.

  • USAC - Verona, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

    English options in:

    • Operations Management, Project Management
  • ISEP - Universita degli Studi di Pavia, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options may be available in Italian.

Netherlands

  • USAC - Maastricht, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    Options available upon request.

Scotland

Spain

Sweden

  • ISEP - Mälardalen University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Operations Management, Project Management, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Management and Procurement
  • USAC - Linnaeus University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy

Switzerland

  • ISEP - Universität Zürich, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options may be available in English and German through the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics.

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

North America

Canada

  • ISEP - Thompson Rivers University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Logistics Modeling and Analysis
  • ISEP - Brock University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Operations Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

  • ISEP - NMIT Nelson, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Operations Management, Project Management
  • ISEP - University of Auckland, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Project Management, Operations Management, Quality Management, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy
  • New Zealand Education, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    *Consider Direct Enrolling at Universities in New Zealand to save significantly on costs for semester or academic year, the cheaper programs start at $14,000!

    • Allows for study at numerous universities with full Operations/Supply Chain Management programs or course offerings
  • ISEP - University of Waikato, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Operations Management, Logistics Modeling and Analysis
  • ISEP - Massey University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter
    • Operations Management, Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Project Management

South America

Argentina

Colombia

  • ISA - Barranquilla, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

    English options in:

    • Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Logistics Modeling and Analysis, Project Management
  • ISEP - Universidad Icesi, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    Options may be available in Spanish.

Ecuador

Uruguay