Logistics Management (MBA) Dresden International University

Master the global and future challenges of logistics with up-to-date knowledge and skills.

In addition to business management skills, today's top logistics experts must also have established skills in supply chain management, strategic planning, project and financial management and in the management of modern information and communication systems. In addition, holistic and analytical thinking, a pronounced organisational talent, leadership and team orientation are required.

The basic objective of the Logistics, MBA Master's programme from Dresden International University is to strengthen the students' management competence and entrepreneurial initiative in order to be able to react adequately and professionally to logistical challenges in industry, trade and services. This includes comprehensive knowledge and skills in market-oriented planning, design, management and control of material, goods and information flows in value networks and their application. These educational goals are oriented on the one hand towards the requirements of top logistics experts and on the other hand towards a scientifically grounded university logistics education. All lecturers stand out for their extensive experience in teaching and research.

Programme Structure

The Logistics Management MBA is structured as a modular full-time degree programme. The curriculum combines core management topics with specialised logistics, supply chain, operations, information systems, and applied logistics content. Students develop the strategic, analytical, and practical skills needed to understand, design, and manage complex logistics processes and international value networks.

The programme covers areas such as strategic and operational management, controlling and financial management, project and process management, information management, supply chain management, production planning, quality management, and applied logistics. In addition, students strengthen their academic working skills and prepare for the Master’s thesis through dedicated research and writing modules.

A particular focus is placed on practical and international competence development. Integrated German courses, cultural and team competence training, and a SAP course with an additional certificate support students in preparing for professional roles in logistics, supply chain, and operations management in Germany and international business environments.

Study Schedule

First and second semester: Students complete the programme’s core management and subject-specific modules. These include strategic and operational management, finance and controlling, project and process management, information management, supply chain management, production planning, quality management, and applied logistics.

Third semester: Master’s thesis phase, including the preparation, writing, and defence of the Master’s thesis

• Classes on-site: full-time study programme in Dresden
• Language of instruction: English
• Additional components: German language course, cultural and team competence training, scientific working, and a SAP course with certificate

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The programme does not contain a mandatory internship. Nevertheless, undertaking a voluntary internship is recommended. This gives students the opportunity to gain specific job experience. Programme advisers will assist students with preparing the application documents and possibly finding an appropriate internship position.

Admission to “Logistics Management (MBA)” requires:

• a first university degree equivalent according to 240 ECTS credit points or a degree completed after eight semesters, preferable in economics or business administration;
• basic knowledge of economics if this was not part of your previous studies;
• at least two years of professional experience in logistics, production, sales, controlling or IT;
• proof of English proficiency at a level comparable to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL PBT 550, or TOEFL iBT 79.

None (DIU is not a university that is a member of the "Studentenwerk" organisation.)

934 EUR per month according to the BAföG rate

It is generally possible to study full-time and work on a part-time basis. With a student visa, students have permission to work 120 days a year. The problem is that the lecture schedule is not identical every week, which makes it difficult to have regular working hours from week to week. In the past, students have found assistant part-time jobs in sales, production, and cleaning services.

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• Finding accommodation is a long process, so you need patience and start the search well in advance!
• Should the search stress or trouble you, get a provisional accommodation (guesthouse/hotel/hostel) for the first few weeks!
• Use your social networks and student groups to your advantage!
• Gather your ideas, questions and wishes in advance and then get in touch with us for the best possible assistance!
• Don't underestimate the process involved, as just with everything in Germany, searching for accommodation has more bureaucracy involved than you might expect!

We are the affiliated partner of TUD University of Technology Dresden and have been synonymous with academic continuing higher education for over 20 years – state-recognised, non-profit and accredited degrees.

We combine personal support, excellent teaching and lecturers, and a lively network of science and practice with modular, agile and digital study formats.

We are the university for people with plans, professionals with ambitions, international talents and companies that want to develop skilled employees.

Excellence connects.

The innovative courses of DIU offer clearly structured qualifications on a high academic level. The aims of these programmes are the improvement of academic knowledge and the acquisition of additional practical skills. DIU Master's programmes follow an interdisciplinary approach and can be completed either as full-time or part-time studies. Classes are held in English or German.

Specifically designed curricula for international students are clearly structured and offer a wide range of courses. Students are thus able to acquire a sound and diversified knowledge during seminars and workshops.

Given the interdisciplinary profile of DIU, every course comprises aspects of several academic disciplines. Therefore, the modules of a course deal with all aspects of a specific topic relevant to its comprehensive processing.

About 30% of DIU's students are foreigners from 30 nations. The intercultural competence of the students and staff, language training and international community life are some of the factors of DIU's internationalisation. Since 2003, DIU has intensified its international activities in order to attract foreign students to study in Dresden.

The enhancement of students' qualifications and competencies with a diverse and continuously expanding range of courses is connected to the requirements of the international job market.

Since 2011, a joint campus in Dresden's World Trade Centre has brought DIU and two further educational institutions – EIPOS and TUDIAS – together. They share infrastructure and back-office services. They also make joint use of the available seminar and meeting rooms and the lecture theatre.

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