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Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and supply chain management studies how the processes from design and production to delivery to the consumer are planned and managed. Purchasing, transport, warehousing, inventory and operations management are the core areas of the program.

Business and economics

Example courses

Principles of supply chain managementPurchasing and strategic sourcingFreight transportWarehousing, inventory and operations managementRisk and sustainability in the supply chain

What do graduates do?

  • Logistics and distribution manager
  • Supply chain manager
  • Logistics specialist
  • Logistics analyst
  • Purchasing manager
  • Warehouse manager
  • Production planner
  • International supply manager

Length by country

USA
A bachelor's degree is usually completed in 4 years of full-time study.
Netherlands
A bachelor's at a research university (WO) takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a university of applied sciences (HBO) it takes 4 years, 240 ECTS.
Germany
At a university, a bachelor's degree takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a Fachhochschule it usually takes 3 or 3.5 years, 180 or 210 ECTS.
SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

3 schools in 3 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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Germany

IU International University of Applied SciencesBusiness Administration with Logistics · Berlin

Poland

Vistula UniversityLogistics · Warsaw

Dubai

Emirates Aviation UniversityBSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management · Dubai
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

Germany1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition fee, new student from outside the EU€2,300 or 3,400per semester · from winter semester 2027/28Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • November 2026

    For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.

Poland1 schoolCountry guide
Economics bachelor's (ekonomia, pierwszego stopnia), Polish, full-time, foreign student, single payment€2.600per year · 2026/2027University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences
  • November 2026

    Check from the university's list which documents show that your high school diploma gives the right to apply to university in Türkiye, and whether you need a Polish sworn translation.

Dubai1 schoolCountry guide
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you do a placement year while studying logistics?

In some programs, yes. In the University of Derby's logistics focused business bachelor's, students can do an optional placement year between years 2 and 3. The school says it helps with finding a placement.

Is there a logistics program accredited by CIPS, the professional body for purchasing?

Yes. The University of South Wales BSc Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). The program also has an optional paid sandwich placement year after year 2.

Can you study supply chain management in English in Germany?

Yes. Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg teaches its Bachelor in Business Administration entirely in English. The program has a Supply Chain Management profile and lasts 6 semesters. The standard program includes a compulsory three-month internship and one term abroad.

Last checked: October 2026.

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