Master of Science in Transport & Logistics
The Master of Science Programme in Transport and Logistic (TL) of 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.
Programme Structure
A 18 month (3 semesters) full time research and application focused programme whereby students will complete 12 modules in semester 1 and 2 in Transportation and Logistics topics including 8 core and 1 Specialisation area. Each technical module has 45 contact hours. In addition, students will take 6 other non-technical short modules. A 2 months internship and 6 months master thesis are required to be carried out for the full semester 3. The internship and thesis may be undertaken either at TUM or in a company in Singapore/Germany.
Students are required to complete all core and cross discipline modules. Students are to choose from 2 focus areas; Transportation or Logistics. The students have to attend 3 modules which are part of their focus area and one of the modules of the remaining focus area.
Core Modules
- Statistical Methods for Transportation and Logistic Processes
- Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes
Transportation Modules
- Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control
- Railway and Road Design
- Transport and Urban Planning
Logistics Modules
- Decision Support for Logistics Management
- Design and Applications of Material Handling Systems
- Introduction to Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Two focus areas will be offered: ‘Transportation’ and ‘Logistics’
Focus Area 1: Transportation (Select 4)
- Airport and Harbour Design
- Construction and Maintenance of Traffic Infrastructure
- Public Transport Planning
- Traffic Operation and Control (ITS)
- Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools
Focus Area 2: Logistics (Select 4)
- Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management
- Green & Resilient Supply Chain
- Health Care Logistics
- Industrial Logistics
- Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management
Cross Discipline Modules (Compulsory)
- Aspects of Asian and European Relations Today
- Selected Topics in Business Administration
- Selected Topics in Business Management
- *Free 4 credits from TUM Asia modules. (Subject to change and availability)
Internship and Master Thesis
Read more about internship and master thesis here.
*Free 4 credits from all exisiting GIST – TUM Asia modules (*Students will have to fulfil the pre-requisite of the technical modules)