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Industrial Engineering - Logistics Management – (M.Sc.)
University of Boras
School of Engineering
| Application Deadline: | For EEA: 04-10, Non EEA: 01-10 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 14,441 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Borås / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Effective and efficient logistics is one of the most competitive tools in todays business. It is also becoming one of the primary routes for development in the public sector, not the least in health care. Logistics competences are therefore asked after in many parts of society. The programme is designed for future work with logistics and value chains up to and including the strategic level of companies and other organisations. It is also preparatory for research. Aim Through studies of all activities influencing the total value chain from a logistical perspective, you will be able to plan, develop and manage all major phases of the supply chain, such as supply, productions and distribution. You will be trained to analyse and solve complex and reality based problems in internal and external logistics in order to function well in professions up to and including the strategic level in a company. An important part of the programme concerns new techniques and new methods within information and communication technology, which are important entry requirements for efficiency and effectiveness in value chains. Upon completion of the programme you will be able to choose suitable methods for modelling and solving logistical problems. You will study the interchange with product development, design, marketing and information technology. You will be able to apply modern principles and methods for the design of value chains aimed to satisfy end customers needs and desires. You will specialise on value chains including internal as well as external issues. Upon completion of the programme you will be well equipped to take on advanced problems within the area of logistics and supply/demand chain managemen
Career prospectsIntended avenues of employment are: * value chain design and operation * production and distribution logistics in manufacturing and service industry enterprises and organisations, * supply and distribution in trade business * planning and control in transport companies * management consulting * work with transport of goods related issues in public agencies and other governmental institutions, and logistics teaching and research.
Contents
Courses
* Demand Chain Management I - Theory and Models, 7,5 ECTS
* Logistics for World Trade, 7,5 ECTS
* Demand Chain Management II - Application and Change Management, 7,5 ECTS
* Logistics Support Systems 7,5 ECTS
* Risk Management, 7,5 ECTS
* Logistics and Transport Economics, 7,5 ECTS
* Thesis Work, 15 ECTS
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Requirements
* Bachelor´s degree in Industrial Engineering, 180 credits, or equivalent.
* Basic courses in logistics.
* Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English B in the Swedish Upper Secondary School or a Bachelor´s degree from a university in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland or Iceland.
English language profiency
Documentation of English language proficiency
There are 3 main ways to fulfill English proficiency requirements:
Approved English language tests
English from upper secondary/high school that meet requirements
English from previous university studies that meet requirements
1. English language tests
Please note: These results are applicable from 1 December, 2010
The following language tests and minimum scores are accepted by University of Borås as proof of English language proficiency:
IELTS
* IELTS (academic modules), an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
You should send a copy of your IELTS test results to University Studies in Sweden, FE1, SE-833 83, Stroemsund, SWEDEN. They will verify your results online.
TOEFL
* TOEFL (paper based): Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575
* TOEFL (Internet based): Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90
All TOEFL tests must be sent straight from Educational Testing Service (ETS). The institution code of University Studies in Sweden is Sweden 9520. You must provide this code in order for your results to be reported to University Studies.
NB! TOEFL Examinee Score Records are not accepted.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
(Cambridge ESOL) If you have one of the following certificates or diploma you fulfil the English proficiency requirements
* Certificate in Advanced English
* Diploma of English Studies
* Certificate of Proficiency
2. English proficiency from upper secondary/high school
If you have an upper secondary school exam/high school degree from any of the following countries, you might fulfil the English proficiency requirements:
Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Cameroon, Denmark, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zeeland, Nigeria, Norway, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
3. English proficiency from previous university studies
Students with a Bachelor's degree from a internationally recognised university where English is the only language of instruction, in accordance with the recommendations in the latest edition of WHED´s International Handbook of Universities.
Students with a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) where English is the main subject.
Students with a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) in Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science or Technology from India or Pakistan.
Students with 30 higher education (HE) credits from a Nordic country where the language of instruction of the course is English.
Students with a formal transcript or degree certificate where it is clearly stated that the language of instruction was English. Other documentation regarding language of instruction will not be accepted.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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