Strategic Management in Logistics

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Abschluss- bezeichnung

Master of Science
Fachgruppe

Wirtschaftsingenieurwissenschaften
Studienform

Vollzeit
Studienstart

Wintersemester
Sommersemester
Dauer

4 Semester
ECTS

120
Standorte

Berlin
Sprache

English
Kosten

EUR 13.080,00

Monthly Payment for Nationals:
24 Installments à EUR 545,00

Semester Payment for Internationals:
4 Installments à EUR 3.270,00

Master
(Master of Science)

The Strategic Management in Logistics Master's Programme provides advanced learning in the operation of global transportation, distribution, inventory, procurement and supply chain management. Students will also examine how logistics business practices can be managed with the support of IT, infrastructure and personnel development in an increasingly digitised economy.

The course is led by experienced lecturers who provide students with an inside knowledge of the industry's current practices. As with all programmes offered at bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences, the course content has been co-developed by academic councils made up of professionals from industrial associations and companies active in the logistics profession.

Their ongoing input into the course ensures students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need for immediate placement at some of the world's top logistics firms. Logistics and Supply Chain Management is still a relatively new field of study with significant job opportunities as companies recognise the potential savings to be made via good procurement strategies.

During the course, students are also able to develop their project management skills at corporate programme partners. These include:

Deutsche Bahn, DB Enineering & Consulting GmbH
Stadler AG
Siemens AG, Gas and Power Division
Daimler AG, Mercedes Benz Ludwigsfelde

Programme Partners

Deutsche Bahn is a long-standing programme partner where course participants can undertake Student Consulting Projects before commencing their master's thesis.

To further our graduate's unique international job opportunities, the course is also offered as part of a double degree with Moscow's prestigious Higher School of Economics, one of Russia's highest ranked universities. Graduates of the double degree program spend one year studying at HSE and also have the opportunity to undertake internships at premier partnering organisations. These include SAP Moscow, Pepsico Russia and First National Consulting Group.

What You Will Learn

By the conclusion of the Master's degree, you will be able to use your acquired knowledge to fulfil a managerial role in logistics and supply chain management within organisations. This means that as a logistics specialist, you will be able to independently:

apply analytical methods and innovative solutions, technologies and systems to improve supply chains
evaluate multiple sources of information to make evidence-based conclusions
communicate with partners and stakeholders at a level of expertise by using the appropriate terminology
deal proactively with local, national and international issues affecting logistics and supply chain management
work effectively with culturally diverse teams and the cultural issues relevant to supply chain management
guide your own career progression by having the understanding of your market worth in the global economy

Higher School of Economics in Moscow

The Higher School of Economics in Moscow is the only university in Russia ranked in top 100 of the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings. This prestigious university has been member of the European Logistics Association (ELA) since 2001 and founded its School of Logistics in 2015. The School has since trained over 5000 young professionals for positions at major Russian and international companies operating on the Russian market. It boasts an elite tuition programme that regularly attracts leading experts and professors from universities and logistics companies around the world while providing its students with international internship opportunities as well as visits to industrial and logistics infrastructure sites. Contact bbw's International Office for Erasmus+ scholarship opportunities in this unique programme that will give you exceptional career prospects as a connector of Russian and German economies.

Our Students About Their Erasmus+ Scholorship at HSE

Ein längerer Auslandsaufenthalt war schon immer ein großer Traum von mir. Als sich mir also die einmalige Gelegenheit bot, ergriff ich sie mit beiden Händen. Wer würde schon nein sagen, zu der Möglichkeit mit Hilfe eines umfangreichen Stipendiums einen Teil des Double Degree Masterprogramms "Strategic Management in Logistics" an der HSE in Moskau zu absolvieren? Ich ganz sicher nicht.

Für mich persönlich war das ein Sprung ins kalte Wasser, weil ich mich nicht im Voraus mit der russischen Kultur auseinandergesetzt habe. Ich habe auf meinem Flug nach Moskau einen ersten Blick in einen Reiseführer geworfen. Anfangs nicht einfach, zum ersten Mal weit weg von zu Hause und mit minimalen Sprachkenntnissen ...

Antonia Franke
Antonia Franke erzählt von ihrem Auslandsaufenthalt. Während ihres Double Degree Masterstudiengangs "Strategic Management in Logistics" verbrachte sie einen Teil ihrer Zeit an der HSE in Moskau.

The Study Programme

Course of Study

Economic themes with a strong international focus are examined during the programme's first semester. The second semester includes modules with a specific emphasis on the international logistics industry. Industry-relevant project work will be carried out within companies during this semester, which shall conclude with students documenting and presenting their work to employees at the firm. In the third semester, the contents of the first and second semesters are integrated as part of an examination of the internationalisation of logistics. Global trends are analysed to develop strategic analytical abilities. All lectures are held in English, and students are expected to complete a thesis at the end of the Master's programme.

Study Content

First Year

Theory of Science and Methods of Research
Sustainable Corporate Management and Methods of Planning
Methods of Developing Strategic Investment Decisions and Risk Management
Advanced Macro Economics and International Trade
Management Strategies: Strategic Logistics Planning and Strategies for Inventory Management
Strategic Personal Management, Leadership, Change and Intercultural Management
Alternative Strategies for Purchasing and Supplier Management
Risk Management in Supply Chain and Interfunctional Conflict Management
Student Consulting Project (SCP)

Second Year

Modern Concepts of Production and Distribution Logistics
Integrated Planning of Global Supply Chains
Strategic Management of Logistics Infrastructure and IT Support of Logistics Infrastructure Managements
Controlling of Logistics Business Processes
Student Scientific Research Seminar in Logistics (SCRS I)
Student Scientific Research Seminar in Strategic Management (SCRS II)
Master Thesis and Colloquium

Double Degree

The Strategic Management in Logistics programme also allows students to receive an international Double Degree with the Higher School of Economics in Moscow. After completing the first semester at the bbw University of Applied Sciences, the second and third semesters at spent at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow (HSE), where students equivalent training and work experience as they would in Germany but in a Russian setting. The fourth and final semester is then spent at the bbw University of Applied Sciences. Upon the course's conclusion, students are awarded two Master of Science degrees-one from the bbw University of Applied Sciences and one the HSE. This full-time Master's programme can however be completed either without the study abroad component.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) of at least six semesters at a university (or equivalent institution), a technical college in Germany or an equivalent institution abroad with a minimum grade of "Satisfactory"
Good English language skills of a Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This language proficiency can be demonstrated with the following certificates:
- IELTS exam: minimum score of 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score 59
- PTE: minimum score 49
German language skills are not required for the Master's programme. For more information about relocating to Berlin, please download our International Student Guide.

Application Process

In order to consider your application for our Master's programme, we require the following documents:

CV
Copy of Bachelor's degree
Copy of transcript of records/ mark sheets
Copy of passport
B2 English language certificate (IELTS min 5.5; TOEFL iBT min. 59)

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Financing and Promotion

Application Fee

An application fee of EUR 150.00 is required for all non-EU citizens.

Tuition Fee

Full-time course for German citizens: 24 installments of EUR 545.00 (EUR 13,080.00)
Full-time course for EU and International citizens: 4 installments of EUR 3270.00 (EUR 13,080.00)

Courses at the bbw University of Applied Sciences meet the requirements for full-time German students to apply for BAföG or student loans. The bbw University of Applied Sciences can also provide information about other funding opportunities.

Practical Approach

As with all other courses offered by bbw University of Applied Sciences, the Strategic Management in Logistics Master's Programme places special emphasis on giving industry-relevant practical training. This is provided by professors and lecturers with direct professional experience acquired through their work at corporations, as well as Student Consulting Projects carried out under the supervision of participating firms. In some cases, this Student Consulting Project can also be an internship. The course's practical focus is further supported by the diversity of experience among the students, the Programme's case studies, the possible Research projects at the bbw University of Applied Sciences' fib Research Institute, as well as the final the business-related master thesis and its associated colloquium.

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Affordable Cost of Living:
Life in Berlin is cheaper for students than many other German cities.

Exciting Student Life:
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Nature:
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