Logistics
Summary
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Subject group | Engineering Sciences |
| Standard program duration | 7 semesters |
| Admission requirements |
none
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| Start of studies |
Winter semester
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| Language | German |
| Further information | Website of Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Department | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Overview
Logistics is the technological cornerstone of globalization. Only the efficient planning and control of value chains enables the worldwide procurement, production and sale of goods. The logistics degree program has an interdisciplinary orientation and reflects the multifaceted job profile of the industry. Logistics learning content is taught in the context of current findings in engineering, economics and natural sciences. The competence to view complex problems holistically and to solve them efficiently is imparted. Following the Bachelor’s degree program, it is possible to specialize in specific disciplines in the Master’s degree program.
The Bachelor’s degree program comprises 7 semesters. The subdivision of the program into technology, business administration, data processing and logistics illustrates the interdisciplinary orientation. Within one area, basic knowledge is initially taught, and in the higher semesters there is then the possibility of deepening the areas of intralogistics, transportation, production planning and control, and simulation. Additional qualifications and industrial internships round out the specialized knowledge and facilitate its application in the professional environment.
Skills and knowledge
No special prior knowledge is required. For this degree program, the preparatory course in mathematics is helpful. This serves to refresh and supplement the mathematics students have learned in school. It is offered once a year, in September, and lasts three weeks.
Field of activity
Measured by the number of employees, currently around three million, logistics is the third largest branch of industry in Germany. Students are trained in areas that are in high demand in the job market. In addition to the planning of transportation logistics and intralogistics, typical operational areas include supply chain management and IT development. Logisticians are highly valued in many industries because of their analytical and technical capabilities as well as their structured way of working. The Bachelor’s degree program enables both a direct entry into business and the start of a Master's program. For a scientific career, a Master’s degree program is recommended.
Additional information
A total of 20 weeks of industrial internship is required - consisting of an eight-week basic internship and a twelve-week specialized internship. We strongly recommend that you complete the basic internship before you begin your studies. This will provide you with basic knowledge in the manufacture of workpieces and the assembly of subassemblies and products, as well as familiarizing you with the variety of different manufacturing processes. Further information can be found on the pages of the Internship Office.