Master International Logistics & Supply Chain Management International School of Management (ISM)

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management programme at ISM focuses on business management methods and skills in international logistics and supply chain management. You will be taught to analyse strategic and operative problems, develop solution concepts and apply them effectively in business practice.

You will benefit from lecturers from the most renowned logistics and consulting companies as well as from ISM's involvement in projects with logistics companies, such as an international research centre for sustainable logistics and mobility. This excellent network gives you access to practical projects and valuable contacts in the industry.

In order to fully prepare you for a career in international supply chain management, in this programme:

• You’ll spend a semester abroad at one of the 190+ ISM partner universities around the world.
• Optionally, you can opt for the double degree at a partner university and graduate with two degrees at the same time.

ISM is the first German private university of applied sciences that was internationally AACSB accredited in 2024 – only around six percent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited, an internationally-recognised mark of quality for excellence in teaching, research, and social impact.

Semester 1–2: Blend of core business management concepts and principles with the essential skills for logistics and transport management

Semester 3: Semester abroad at one of the ISM partner universities in Europe or overseas

Semester 4: Master's thesis

Practice-oriented lectures, a consulting project that focuses on trends and business challenges in logistics and supply chain management and a twelve-week practical phase are important components of the course. Furthermore, students have the possibility to complete an international double degree.

A 12-week compulsory internship during the first semester guarantees a high level of practical relevance.

• A successfully completed Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS points or an equivalent course of study at a university or university of applied sciences or a foreign higher education institution of corresponding rank
• Examinations must be at least 30 ECTS points in the field of business sciences.
• Submission of the online application form and uploading certain documents (Bachelor's degree certificate (if available), transcript of records, CV, letter of motivation, English language certificate of level B2)
• Successful participation in an online admission process

Admission process:

The admission process consists of preparing a brief case study presentation and an online interview with the programme director.

To the application form

Included in the tuition fee

On average, the cost of living is about 1,000–1,100 EUR/month.

As an international student in Germany, you can work part-time (20 hours per week) during the semester and full-time (40 hours per week) during the semester breaks. This means that over the course of a year, you can work a maximum of 140 full days or 280 half days without requesting approval from the German Employment Agency.

ISM is a private university of applied sciences that is financed solely by tuition fees. It supports international students with the allocation of scholarships – usually partial scholarships of 25% to 50% of the tuition fee – to enable suitable, highly motivated students to study at the university.

More information on scholarships and study financing

The Career Centre is the central service for student internship applications, career entry guidance, and help with the set-up of a student's own network. It is the interface between students, alumni, and companies. The Career Centre offers the best possible support to students in order to help them get access to internships, prepare them for job interviews and find the best suitable career path.

ISM does not have private dormitories and cannot offer student accommodation.