Strategic Management in Logistics bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences

The Master’s programme in Strategic Management in Logistics combines logistics, management and leadership to prepare students for today's international logistics challenges.

The Strategic Management in Logistics Master's programme provides advanced learning in the operation of global transportation, distribution, warehousing, procurement and supply chain management. Students will also examine how logistics business practices can be managed with the support of IT, infrastructure and human resource development in an increasingly digitalised economy. The course of study is taught by experienced lecturers who provide students with an insider's knowledge of current industry practices. As with all programmes offered by bbw Hochschule – University of Applied Sciences, the programme content has been co-developed by academic councils made up of professionals from industry associations and companies active in the logistics profession. Their ongoing input into the course ensures that students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need for immediate placement in some of the world's leading logistics companies. Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a relatively new field of study with significant employment opportunities, as companies recognise the potential savings that can be made through good procurement strategies. During the programme, students can also develop their project management skills with the corporate partners of the programme. These include:

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

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 understanding your market worth in the global economy

The first semester covers business subjects with a strong international focus.

The second semester includes modules with a specific focus on the international logistics industry. During this semester, industry-relevant project work is carried out in companies, culminating in students documenting and presenting their work to the employees of the company.

The third semester brings together the content of the previous two semesters, taking into account the increasing internationalisation of logistics and the strategic processes affecting the industry.

In the fourth semester, students write the Master's thesis, developing and elaborating their own scientific questions.

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 Macroeconomics 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's Thesis and Colloquium

Practical approach

As with all the other courses offered by bbw University of Applied Sciences, the Strategic Management in Logistics Master's programme places particular emphasis on industry-relevant practical training. This is provided by professors and lecturers with direct professional experience gained through their work in companies as well as by student consulting projects carried out under the supervision of participating companies. In some cases, this student consulting project may also be an internship. The practical orientation of the programme is further supported by the diversity of experience among the students, the case studies of the programme, the possible research projects at the fib Research Institute of the bbw University of Applied Sciences and the final business-related Master's thesis with its associated colloquium.

Students can take advantage of the opportunity to complete an internship, but no ECTS credits will be awarded. Students can benefit from our well-developed network of companies to find a suitable internship. Knowledge of German at level B1 (CEFR) or higher will greatly increase students’ chances of finding an internship.

Please upload the following documents with your application on our portal:

• School leaving and university certificates which are part of your university entrance qualification (secondary school leaving certificate / university entrance examination if applicable / subject and grade overviews — transcripts of study times). Check here at the admission database of German Academic Exchange Services DAAD the necessary documents.
• B2 English language certificate — not older than two years
• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Transcript of records

Included in the tuition fees

Students can use the exclusive bbw job portal to find part-time jobs, internships and jobs after graduation. Employment as a student worker is possible. German language skills at a level B1 (CEFR) or higher will greatly increase students' chances of finding a part-time job.

• Networking & Employer Engagement: alumni panels and career talks
• Digital Career Services: online job portal + virtual career counselling sessions

Our career advisory services increasingly emphasise:

• Lifelong career adaptability
• Self‑awareness and career ownership
• Transferable skills rather than single job outcomes
• Continuous upskilling and portfolio careers
• Global employability skills

We are your personal guide to your academic success!

As an accredited and state-recognised university, we are the ideal bridge between practical academic training and companies' real needs for skilled professionals and managers.

Thanks to our brilliant lecturers (who have professional and managerial backgrounds), our applied research projects and our own state-of-the-art science lab on campus, you can be sure that our degree courses are as practical as they come.

We are thrilled to offer a wide range of business, industrial engineering and engineering degree programmes, whether part-time, dual or full-time. These programmes are designed to meet all your academic needs and set you up for a successful start to your career.

In short, bbw University of Applied Sciences is the perfect springboard for a career in business. Our students come from all over the world and discover Berlin as their new home through their studies.

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The science city of Adlershof has direct connection to public transport and the Autobahn. In Berlin's most important science, business and media location, renowned non-university research institutions, other universities and over 1,000 companies await you.