Bachelor's degree programme Logistics (B.Eng.)
Facts and figures
Degree programme:
Logistics
Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Admission:
No admission restrictions
THWS location:
Schweinfurt, Campus Ledward
Faculty:
Business and Engineering
Duration:
7 semesters standard time to degree
Study mode:
Full-time degree programme
Language:
English
Semester fees:
None (student services fee only (Studierendenwerksbeitrag); approx. EUR 150)
Start of studies:
Winter Semester
(1 October)
Application period:
Annually,
1 April
till
15 June
Contact
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Norbert Schmidt
norbert.schmidt@thws.de
Academic Advisory Service
studienberatung@thws.de
Degree programme website
Degree programme Logistics (in English)
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Bachelor's degree programme Logistics (B.Eng.)
Optimise the world of logistics and shape the global good flows of tomorrow
Would you like to play an active role in the future of logistics? And solve technical and organisational challenges and make supply chains more efficient and sustainable? Then, the bachelor's degree programme Logistics at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) is the perfect fit. Close to practice, internationally oriented, and with a clear focus on supply chain management, this degree programme optimally prepares you for the exciting challenges of a globalised world.
Use your enthusiasm for logistics processes and develop innovative solutions for complex logistics issues. Choose our programme to open up a wide range of dynamic career opportunities in industry, trade, and logistics services!
The bachelor's degree programme Logistics (B.Eng.) is offered as a TWIN programme. In the course of the programme, you choose modules from the German- or English-taught programme in order to obtain a TWIN certificate.
Reasons to study Logistics at THWS
Studying at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt opens up doors to a world of innovations and technical challenges. We connect important theory with the required practice, fundamental research with applied engineering, and regional expertise with global perspective. At THWS, you learn to gain new perspectives and contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. During your studies you can attain to additional qualifications (e.g. trainer certificate (Ausbilderschein), language courses).
Advantages of the degree programme:
- International orientation through studies in English and German
- Projects and an integrated internship semester make for a practice-oriented education
- State-of-the-art labs and access to the latest technologies enable you to practically apply methods for process optimisation
- The TWIN programme offers students the opportunity to study in German and English
- Close cooperation with local and international companies
- Specialisation modules offer diverse options for specialisation and individualisation
- Consecutive master's degree programmes at THWS
- Strong focus on future topics: Sustainability, digitalisation, and automation are key components of the degree programme
- Career boost: We pave the way for your career success through career days, field trips, company lectures, and our strong alumni network
Three good reasons
International perspectives: Develop comprehensive skills in global supply chain management and open up international career opportunities
Practice-oriented studies: Gain valuable experience through the internship semester, projects, and field trips in close cooperation with industry
Numerous specialisations: Combine technical expertise, economic knowledge, and social skills to master interdisciplinary challenges
Study contents
The seven-semester bachelor's degree programme Logistics combines sound theoretical knowledge and practice-oriented skills. The foundation phase (1st to 3rd semester) focuses on technical, mathematical, and economic basics. In the main studies (4th to 7th semester), you will deepen this knowledge. You will also develop knowledge in areas like supply chain management, automation, and sustainable logistics. The modules are offered as lectures, practical courses, and practice projects. A mandatory 20-week internship semester scheduled for the 6th semester complements the degree programme. The TWIN programme and international exchange opportunities offer specific advantages.
Programme structure
1: Foundation phase (1st to 3rd semester)
In the foundation phase of the bachelor's degree programme Logistics, you lay the foundation of your future expert knowledge. You will develop technical, mathematical, and economic basic knowledge and skills in areas like computer science, German private economic law (Wirtschaftsprivatrecht), and process design of material and information flows. The programme is complemented by modules that promote social skills and good academic work.
2: Main studies (4th to 7th semester)
The main studies focus on specialisations. You deal in depth with topics like supply chain management, automation technologies, and sustainable logistics. Elective modules allow you to choose your specialisations and follow your individual interests. Our projects and interdisciplinary assignments connect theory and practice to optimally prepare you for the demands of the logistics industry.
3: Internship semester (6th semester)
The internship semester scheduled for the 6th semester is an integral part of your studies. During the 20-week internship phase in a company of your choice you can apply your knowledge and gain valuable insights in real-world logistics processes. At the same time, you expand your individual competences and make first contacts for your future career.
4: Final semester (7th semester)
In the final phase of the programme, you work on a practice-oriented logistics issue for your bachelor's thesis. For this, you apply the methods and skills developed during your studies to create innovative solutions. The bachelor's thesis is accompanied by a presentation, in which you present your results and prove your analytical skills.
Specialisations
In the bachelor's degree programme Logistics you can choose from a wide range of specialisations to already shape your career path while studying. In subjects like Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Logistics, Automation, and Robotics you will learn how to efficiently shape and optimise complex processes. These specialisations optimally prepare you for the challenges of the global logistics industry.
You can choose from the following modules:
- Supply Chain Management
- Automation and Robotics
- Sustainable Logistics
- International Logistics
- Process Optimisation and Material Flow
- Digital Logistics and IT Systems
- Transport and Inventory Logistics
Students can also choose from our general elective modules (AWPM). These enable you to specialise further.
Practice-orientation
Studies at THWS are characterised by a high degree of practice-orientation and the internship semester. Depending on the chosen degree programme, the internship semester is scheduled for the 5th or 6th semester. The internship semester offers you the chance to complete an internship with a company of your choice and gain insights into the professional world. That way you can apply the theoretical and practical knowledge developed during your studies in the work environment you are most interested in.
Why are studies at THWS particularly practice-oriented?
- Exercise courses and practice projects
- Getting to know and applying new technologies
- Internship semester as an integral part of studies
- Professors with extensive experience in the industry and economy
- Cooperation with companies and industry partners, also internationally
- Possibility of completing your final thesis in cooperation with a company
International practice
By the way: You also have the opportunity to complete your internship semester abroad. That way, you do not only develop intercultural competence but also boost your language skills and your career perspectives on the international job market.
Career and perspectives
A degree in Logistics opens up a wide range of career options: Logistics specialists plan and control complex processes that serve to move goods from manufacturer to customer in a reliable and effective way. They shape sustainable supply chains, ensure optimal resource use, and react flexibly to the demands of a globalised economy. Logistics specialists are essential for shaping the economy in modern societies.
The logistics industry offers various fields of employment:
- Supply Chain Management
- Process and project management
- Logistics planning and management
- International transport and trade logistics
- Consulting and digitalisation of logistics
- Automation and Robotics
- E-commerce logistics
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Supply chain risk management
Gaining international experience
THWS places a strong focus on internationality. Our TWIN programmes, i.e. degree programmes identical in content that are offered in German and English, are unique throughout Germany. We thus promote your international and intercultural experiences and optimally prepare you for a globalised job market. THWS strongly supports international student exchange programmes and internships abroad, Our University has over 200 partner universities around the world.
Why are studies at THWS particularly international?
- Studying & internships abroad
- More than 200 partner universities in Europe and around the world
- International projects & field trips abroad
- Visiting lectures together with exchange students & held by guest lecturers
- Support by THWS & financial support
- TWIN programme unique in Germany
5 reasons for going abroad as a student
- Improving language knowledge and intercultural competence
- Getting to know new teaching and studying methods
- Establishing an international network
- Enhancing your independence and flexibility
- Increasing of career perspectives on the global working market
Is Logistics the right degree programme for you?
If you enjoy analysing complex processes and finding practice-oriented solutions, the degree programme Logistics is the perfect fit for you! We are looking for individuals with a strong interest in technology, business, and global contexts. If you are an analytical thinker, possess organisational skills, and are able to work in interdisciplinary and international teams, you meet the important requirements. Strong communication skills and social competence are essential for effectively dealing with the different actors involved in the supply chain. The degree programme also offers you the opportunity to improve your English language skills and to prepare for a global career in an international environment.
Admission requirements
Requirement for admission to the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is a valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife), an advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife), a general/subject-specific entrance qualification for qualified professionals, or a comparable qualification from abroad (HZB, university entrance qualification).
Please also see the language entrance requirements.
Your interests and abilities
- You are enthusiastic about optimising logistic processes and global good flows
- You are an analytical thinker who is able to effectively solve complex supply chain issues
- You are interested in applying technical and economic thinking to optimise processes
- You show strong communication skills and can thus successfully cooperate with different actors in the supply chain
- You are able to work in a team and have the social skills required for interdisciplinary and international projects
- Your English language skills suffice for studying in English
Application
Apply from 1 April to 15 June via our application portal to start your studies in the upcoming winter semester.
For some degree programmes, the deadline of the application period may be extended. This information will be made known at short notice.
You have already completed study achievements and thus want to apply for a higher semester? Contact our Department of Student Affairs.
Do you have unanswered questions?
You can contact the programme advisor, i.e. a professor of the field of study you are interested in and can ask them your questions.
During the THWS Taster Sessions, you can attend a variety of lectures in the degree programme of your choice and get valuable first impressions of life on campus.
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