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M.Sc. International Logistics & Supply Chain Management

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Acquire Specialist Knowledge in Logistics and Suppy Chains - Master of Logistics curriculum

Study program - International Logistics

The Master's in Logistics trains experts who, in addition to industry-specific know-how, also have comprehensive management knowledge. The focus of the logistics and supply chain course content is on the areas of Logistics, Mobility and Infrastructure Management as well as on the business management methods and concepts of Logistics and Transport Management.

You will then write your practice-oriented Master's thesis in the fourth semester. This means that you will receive your degree with 120 ECTS already in the fourth semester.

If you wish to shorten your studies to only 3 semesters, you can select the Fast Track option, in which you graduate with only 90 ECTS and skip the semester abroad. More details below.

Program Content M.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management

1st Semester

Transportation Modes & Business Models

  • Land & Sea Transport (2 ECTS)
  • Aviation Transport (2 ECTS)
  • Field Studies: Infrastructure Management (2 ECTS)

International Operations Management

  • Integrated Supply Chain Design (2 ECTS)
  • Sourcing & Procurement (2 ECTS)
  • Logistics & Production Management (2 ECTS)

Global Environment of Logistics & SCM

  • Digital & Sustainable Supply Chains (2 ECTS)
  • Ecology & Economics (2 ECTS)
  • International Transport & Logistics Law (2 ECTS)

Organizational Development in Logistics & SCM

  • Resilient Strategy Development (2 ECTS)
  • HR & Talent Management (2 ECTS)
  • Innovation & Business Transformation (2 ECTS)

Leadership Skills

  • Corporate Governance & Business Ethics (2 ECTS)
  • Negotiation, Communication & Executive Presentations (2 ECTS)
  • Cross Cultural Leadership (2 ECTS)
2nd Semester

Advanced Operations Management

  • Process Optimization (2 ECTS)
  • Quality Management (2 ECTS)
  • Global E-Commerce Supply Chains (2 ECTS)

Monitoring & Risk Management in Logistics & SCM

  • Cost Management & Control (2 ECTS)
  • Performance Drivers & Measurement (2 ECTS)
  • Operations Risk Management (2 ECTS)

Business Analytics in Logistics & SCM

  • Quantitative Methods & Operations Research (2 ECTS)
  • Data Science & Business Intelligence (2 ECTS)
  • Process Mining (2 ECTS)

Project Work in Logistics & SCM

  • Research Methods & Scientific Writing (2 ECTS)
  • Project Management & Consulting Instruments (2 ECTS)
  • Consulting Project (2 ECTS)

Internship

  • Practical experience phase 1 (6 ECTS)
3rd Semester

Semester abroad. (24 ECTS)

Electives depending on ISM partner university and individual specialization.

More information on the semester abroad page.

4th Semester

MASTER'S THESIS (30 ECTS)

Additionally, you can receive an international Double Degree from one of our partner universities.

Fast Track: On the Fast Lane to a Logistics Degree

When you choose the option "Fast Track" the semester abroad is omitted and you shorten your internship period. This allows you to complete your master in international Logistics management degree on-campus in only 3 semesters and with 90 ECTS. Prerequisite: you bring 210 ECTS from your Bachelor (an alternative admission to Fast Track is possible via demonstrated work experience or by taking the ISM Pre-Master). Find out more from your study advisor.

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Campus Frankfurt/Main

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Campus Stuttgart

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Campus Munich

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Campus Cologne

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Campus Hamburg & Berlin

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