Master in Transport & Logistics Management.
Key information at a glance
- Next start of studies
- Bad Honnef: March / September
- Accreditation: FIBAA accredited
- Credits: 60, 90 or 120 ECTS, depending on your previous studies
- Language of instruction: 100% English
Overview:
Take the driving seat
When it comes to transport from point A to B, it is becoming more and more important in our globalised world to recognise and solve strategic and logistical problems. With its international focus, this Master’s degree programme examines current trends and provides insights into new approaches to passenger and freight transport.
You learn to master practical challenges and are prepared for a future in the logistics and transport industry. As experts in logistics planning and management, successful IU graduates are in high demand as logistics managers, supply chain analysts, traffic planners and operations managers in various areas such as logistics services at federal, local and public transport authorities.
The focus in the 2-semester and the 3-semester Transport & Logistics Management programme is on in-depth knowledge of the logistics and transport industry. In the 4-semester version, you deepen your knowledge in the field of general management in addition to gaining technical skills.
Facts about the degree programme:
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Study model: on Campus
Campus: Bad Honnef
Programme duration:
- 60 ECTS: 2 semesters
- 90 ECTS: 3 semesters
- 120 ECTS: 4 semesters
Admission: Bachelor’s degree, placement test if necessary, proof of English language skills
Programme Structure:
What you will learn from us:
The Transport & Logistics Management Master’s degree programme prepares you to analyse strategic and logistical problems with scientific methods, to develop solution concepts, and to implement them within a company:
- You learn and practice the application of scientific methods in the field of transport and logistics.
- You deal with passenger traffic as well as goods traffic in both theory and practice.
- You learn about business and economic methods, concepts and contents that you can apply in nationally and internationally oriented companies in the industry.
- You acquire the skills to analyse strategic and logistic problems using scientific methods and to develop relevant solutions.
How does the course of studies work?
For our two-semester Master's programme you need a Bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS. If you already have professional experience or take our TASC placement test, a Bachelor's degree with 210 ECTS may be sufficient.
Where you will be studying:
You can pursue our Transport & Logistics Management Master’s degree at our German campus in Bad Honnef.
Study Logistics & Transport as a Major:
When you major in Logistics & Transport in the International Management Master programme (4 semesters, 120 ECTS), you will deepen your professional skills and your knowledge in the area of General Management.
Admission requirements:
Studying at the IU supports and challenges you. Here is what you need to become part of our university.
Master Transport & Logistics Management 60 ECTS
- The applicant must have a primary academic degree from a state or state-recognised higher education institution, with at least 240 ECTS, or a foreign degree which does not differ substantially from the qualifications of a domestic primary academic degree. In addition, the applicant for the MTL-60 programme must either have a degree in business administration, economics or engineering.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 according to the German grading system
- English, academic IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL IBT 80 points/ PTE 56 points (51 points in each component)
Master Transport & Logistics Management 90 ECTS
- The applicant must have a primary academic degree from a state or state-recognised higher education institution, with at least 210 ECTS, or a foreign degree which does not differ substantially from the qualifications of a domestic primary academic degree. In addition, the applicant for the MTL-90 programme must either have a degree in business administration, economics or engineering.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 according to the German grading system
- English, academic IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL IBT 80 points/ PTE 56 points (51 points in each component)
Master Transport & Logistics Management 120 ECTS
- The applicant must have a primary academic degree from a state or state-recognised higher education institution, with at least 180 ECTS, or a foreign degree which does not differ substantially from the qualifications of a domestic primary academic degree. In addition, the applicant must have either a degree in a business or economics specialisation or the successful completion of fixed preparatory courses in economics.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 according to the German grading system
- English, academic IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL IBT 80 points/ PTE 56 points (51 points in each component)
Aptitude Test TASC:
The TASC examination is used to determine if you have the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully pursue the IU degree programme to which you are applying. Preparatory study materials are available on our CLIX learning platform to all candidates who will be taking the test. The materials include further literature references and detailed instructions that make it possible to work, for the most part, independently in preparation for taking the test.
Career:
What are my prospects?
The international orientation of your studies and the logistics and transport industry makes you a global player. After graduation, for example, you can work as a ...
- Logistics Consultant
- Sourcing Manager
- Process Manager
Your career? International!
Whether it is at a global medium-sized company or at a multinational corporation abroad – the IU prepares you well for the global job market. The numbers speak for themselves: 3 out of 4 of our graduates work in an international environment, and every third person works abroad.
CHE-Ranking.
The IU consistently achieves top scores
in the category “overall study conditions” (grade 1.6)
in the category “practical orientation” (1.7)
in the category “international orientation bachelor’s” (10 out of 11 possible points)
in direct comparison to the CHE Ranking 2014: Better ratings for “academic feasibility” (grade 1.4) and “support from professors” (grade 1.8)
