International Logistics Management and Engineering (BSc) Program at a Glance

Over the last few decades, trade has increased faster than the world economy due to business and production processes that have become increasingly global and networked. The need to manage supply chains, production facilities and transport more efficiently has intensified the demand for educated professionals with both management and engineering skills. The modularized program International Logistics teaches students about the procurement, production, distribution, material handling, personnel, equipment, and facilities vital in modern-day international business.

The first year provides an overview of logistics fundamentals and basic knowledge in formal methods, management and engineering. Students are introduced to more engineering and management details in the second year. Besides mandatory courses, which focus on the basic skills in logistics, second and third year students select a certain number of modules in several specialization areas in order to establish their own individual competence profile.

During the first year, general (introductory) lectures and lab courses are mandatory. As outlined in the handbook, the students select more courses from a variety of electives from the School of Engineering and Science (SES) or from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). In addition, so-called University Studies Courses (USCs) have to be selected which are taught by professors from both Schools. They are unique in that here perspectives from apparently different areas of science are brought together.

For a full listing of the Course Requirements of the Undergraduate International Logistics Program please see the program handbook. 
 
See also the Program Handbook for the course requirements for students matriculated in the year: 2008 | 2007

Prof. Jens Froese
Kieserling-Stiftung Distinguished Professor of Maritime Logistics

Prof. Dr. Michael Hülsmann
Associate Professor of Systems Management

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katja Windt
Bernd Rogge Professor of Global Production Logistics

Additonal Lecturers:
More than ten guest lecturers from different industry sectors contribute to the International Logistics study program, which aims for the successful combination of practical experience and cutting edge research.

This course aims to provide students with integrated competencies, combining perspectives from both an engineering and managerial point of view. Students will be introduced to basic knowledge in management (e.g. marketing, accounting, finance, etc.) and in engineering (e.g. traffic, transport and storage systems, etc.). Having a technological and commercial understanding of logistics is highly sought after by top international firms. These acquired competencies can also lead to careers in functional business areas like marketing or quality management.