International Logistics: Management and Engineering – (M.Sc.)

The program aims at educating and training leaders of tomorrow to deal with complex problems using engineering and management skills. It is designed to complement the Bachelor’s program in International Logistics Management and Engineering which mainly focuses on logistics processes. The graduate program concentrates on describing, analyzing, and designing logistics systems and their interplay.

Current logistics systems face highly dynamic environmental conditions in a globalized and heavily networked world. One of the pre-conditions of efficiently running global logistics systems is robustness. Thus, the program especially addresses the design and management of robust logistics systems.

A unique feature of this graduate study program is the outstanding combination of the engineering perspective, information and communication technologies (ICT), and the management perspective on an equal extent. Engineering aspects will be combined with ICT and intertwined with management skills in order to provide the students with a sustainable and holistic portfolio of competencies.

Students will acquire knowledge in the field’s appropriate terminology, theoretical concepts, and analytical frameworks. Understanding approaches for improving efficiency and robustness of large logistics systems and developing the capability to sustainably solve problems via rational and responsible management decision making contribute to the targeted competence profile. Moreover, students will gain an integrative perspective on the analysis, design, and control of complex and adaptive but nevertheless robust logistics systems. Training of soft skills and socio-cultural competencies will complete the education.