Master Of Science In Transport & Logistics

Course details

The Master of Science Programme in Transport and Logistics (TL) conferred by Technische Universität München (TUM) will provide graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully master the challenges faced in the area of transportation and logistics.

Our students will learn how to analyze and assess the various traffic scenarios of the different transport modes and how to find appropriate solutions. Students will learn how to design and operate modern transport systems including integrated inter-modal management systems. The programme aims to develop students into professionals in the dynamically growing market of transport and logistics.

General Modules

• NM6062 Business and Technical English
• GT0101 Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes
• GT0102 Statistical Methods for Transportation and Logistic Processes

Transportation Modules

• TM0101 Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control
• TM0102 Transport and Urban Planning
• TM0103 Railway and Road Design

Logistics Modules

• LM0101 Introduction to Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• LM0102 Decision Support for Logistics Management
• LM0103 Design and Applications of Material Handling Systems

Specialization Modules

There are 2 Specialization Areas offered: ‘Transportation’ and ‘Logistics’

Students will choose 3 modules from the main Specialization Area and 1 module from the other Specialization Area.

Specialization Area 1: Transportation

• ST0101 Traffic Operation and Control (ITS)
• ST0102 Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools
• ST0103 Public Transport Planning
• ST0104 Airport and Harbour Design
• ST0105 Construction and Maintenance of Traffic Infrastructure
• ST0106 Urban Road Design

Specialization Area 2: Logistics

• SL0101 Industrial Logistics
• SL0102 Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management
• SL0103 Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management
• SL0104 Health Care Logistics
• SL0105 Green Supply Chain Management
• SL0106 Construction Logistics

*TUM Asia reserves the right to change the modules according to availability, without prior notice.

Cross-discipline Modules (Compulsory)

• CD5030 Aspects of European and Asian History and Culture
• CD5170 Selected Topics in Business Administration
• CD5180 Selected Topics in Management Methods
• As the Programme instruction medium is English, the applicant must be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of the language.

English Language Skills

Applicant whose native tongue or medium of instruction from previous studies (Bachelor / FH Diploma) is not English must submit at least one of the following.

• TOEFL : Recent score with a minimum of 605 for Paper-based test or 88 for Internet-based test or 234 for Computer-based test
• IELTS : With academic IELTS result of at least 6.5
• CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): Grade A, B or C

Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate is required for applicant with education qualification from China, Vietnam and Mongolia.