The study programme consists of modules in the areas of transportation and cargo-handling technology, information and communication technology, and business administration. The first three semesters focus on the major specialist topics relating to the various interdisciplinary dimensions of logistics: advanced skills in technical logistics, managerial skills, and conceptual thinking, taking account of economic efficiency and sustainability. The fourth semester is completely dedicated to writing the master's thesis. The master's thesis focuses on application-related research or planning projects in national or international business.
Actively planning and designing logistics
The Logistics Department at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is regarded as a hub of highly valued expertise that is sought by logistics companies throughout Europe. Today, the maritime city can look back on more than 40 years of experience in the area of transport and logistics. The quality of the academic programme is evident in its strong practical orientation, the high regard in which it is held by regional and national companies and its excellent scores on logistics ranking lists. The master's programme Logistics Engineering and Management was built on this foundation. It tackles the new and ever-growing challenges in the logistics sector and qualifies students for demanding management tasks in international logistics. In the master's programme, students acquire expertise in the planning, design and control of international networks while also deepening their content knowledge.
Why choose this programme
Cosmopolitan
One of the hallmarks of our graduates is that they have demonstrated an understanding of how to manage international logistics flows.Practice-based
The latest research findings flow into practical implementation.High-performing
One of the largest ports in Europe is right on our doorstep.
Managers of global commodity flows
Internationality – responsibility – project management
In recent years, the development of logistics has been driven by constant growth, major dynamic changes and a dramatic rise in complexity. The demands of global markets are leading to new forms of cooperation between enterprises, for example through the emergence of cross-company logistics networks. As a result, logisticians need to acquire new and additional skills and qualifications.
Graduates will be able to use scientific methods to analyse highly complex systems and processes, carry out optimisations, and develop and apply new solutions. The students are equipped with logistics knowledge and methodology, specialised expertise, and the skills required for development and problem-solving, while engaging with concrete issues from practice. This prepares them to take on qualified and, in some cases, specialised professional activities in upper management. Graduates are qualified to assume responsibility for managerial tasks in such areas as management, development, application and sales. They are equipped to take on conceptual activities at a scientifically abstract level in logistics and are thus qualified to take on management tasks.
The Association of Industrial Engineers for Transportation (Verein der Wirtschaftsingenieur:innen für Transportwesen – VdWT) at the university, the largest alumni association, with over 800 members in logistics, is available to help you with questions about internships, careers and networking.
Facts about the study programme
Degree of Studies
Master of ScienceStudy Form
Full-time studyTerm of Admission
admission-freeTerm of Admission
Winter and Summer semesterMain Course Language
GermanStandard Period of Study
4 Semester
The study programme Management - Economics - International Contract Law
The master's programme Logistics Engineering and Management (LEM) builds on a bachelor's degree or equivalent in logistics or a related field. On this basis, students acquire in-depth knowledge of logistics issues and management topics in an international context. In addition, they are also taught specialist knowledge and methods according to the latest scientific findings.
Programme overview
The courses offered in the study programme address the rapid changes in technology, information processing and organisational structures in all areas of logistics. The study programme consists of:
• science and technology
• economics
• application-oriented informatics
• law
• hazardous materials management
• languages.
Information processing and communication are used as transversal functions in all these areas and are applied in a discipline-specific manner in each area. The students follow a very diversified study programme that includes work-integrated components. This means that in their later professional activities they are equipped to bring together experts from different disciplines to develop joint solutions.
International factors play a major role in responding to questions of logistics. Students are therefore encouraged to engage in international knowledge exchange during their studies, for example in the scope of a semester abroad, which is facilitated by the university's cooperation network. The Logistics Engineering and Management degree programme has special partner universities all over Europe. You can find a list of these on the pages of the International Office. There is also an strong network of contacts and national partnerships with over 30 companies, institutions and research organisations. These links provide the opportunity to keep pace with developments in workplace practice and transfer them to the teaching programme. These cooperation partnerships are in sectors such as software solutions, transport route planning, tracking and tracing, data systems in the transport industry, compliance in logistics and cloud computing.
Admission and application
The prerequisites for admission to the “Logistics Engineering and Management” master’s degree are:
1. Evidence of an equivalent German grade of “good” or better in an initial professional degree (bachelor’s degree or diploma from a university (of applied sciences) or comparable foreign university) with a logistics background in the subject of transportation, logistics, business administration, economics, informatics or business informatics with course and exam results totalling at least 180 ECTS credit points.
Admission is also possible with evidence of an equivalent German grade of “satisfactory” or better in an initial professional degree (bachelor’s degree or diploma from a university (of applied sciences) or comparable foreign university) with a logistics background totalling at least 180 ECTS credit points as well as at least five years of professional activity as a manager in a logistics company.
2. Language admission requirement: Evidence of English skills at level B2 or higher and, for foreign applicants, evidence of German language skills at level B2 by way of a certificate of German language competence.
Decisions on applications for the recognition of knowledge acquired outside of university are reached in close consultation with the Registration and Examination Office.
Further details are provided in the admission regulations.
The Logistics Engineering and Management (LEM) study programme accepts students every semester. The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 September, while the deadline for the summer semester is 15 February. The application deadline for the winter semester 2024/25 has been extended to September 27. Please apply online through our ecampus application portal where you can upload all the necessary documents.
The Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is a member of UNI-ASSIST (Application Services for International Students). Prospective students who have gained their university entrance qualification or bachelor’s degree outside the European Union (EU) can therefore submit their application directly to UNI-ASSIST. To ensure adequate processing time, the application for the winter semester should be submitted to UNI-ASSIST by 30 June for the winter semester and 31 December for the summer semester. Following a successful review, this is forwarded on to the Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. UNI-ASSIST charges applicants a fee to process the application.
You can find further information on the application procedure on the Registration and Examination Office’s website.
Students can find out more about the study programme in advance at various information events.
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Logistics Engineering and Management