Logistics Management (MBA)

Master the global and future challenges of logistics with up-to-date knowledge and skills. In addition to business management skills, today's top logistics experts must also have established skills in supply chain management, strategic planning, project and financial management and in the management of modern information and communication systems. In addition, holistic and analytical thinking, a pronounced organisational talent, leadership and team orientation are required. The basic objective of the Logistics, MBA Master's programme from Dresden International University is to strengthen the students' management competence and entrepreneurial initiative in order to be able to react adequately and professionally to logistical challenges in industry, trade and services. This includes comprehensive knowledge and skills in market-oriented planning, design, management and control of material, goods and information flows in value networks and their application. These educational goals are oriented on the one hand towards the requirements of top logistics experts and on the other hand towards a scientifically grounded university logistics education. All lecturers stand out for their extensive experience in teaching and research. Programme Structure The Logistics Management MBA is structured as a modular full-time degree programme. The curriculum combines core management topics with specialised logistics, supply chain, operations, information systems, and applied logistics content. Students develop the strategic, analytical, and practical skills needed to understand, design, and manage complex logistics processes and international value networks. The programme covers areas such as strategic and operational management, controlling and financial management, project and process management, information management, supply chain management, production planning, quality management, and applied logistics. In addition, students strengthen their academic working skills and prepare for the Master’s thesis through dedicated research and writing modules. A particular focus is placed on practical and international competence development. Integrated German courses, cultural and team competence training, and a SAP course with an additional certificate support students in preparing for professional roles in logistics, supply chain, and operations management in Germany and international business environments. Study Schedule First and second semester: Students complete the programme’s core management and subject-specific modules. These include strategic and operational management, finance and controlling, project and process management, information management, supply chain management, production planning, quality management, and applied logistics. Third semester: Master’s thesis phase, including the preparation, writing, and defence of the Master’s thesis Classes on-site: full-time study programme in Dresden Language of instruction: English Additional components: German language course, cultural and team competence training, scientific working, and a SAP course with certificate

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E.G. TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 IELTS Academic: 6

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Admission to “Logistics Management (MBA)” requires: a first university degree equivalent according to 240 ECTS credit points or a degree completed after eight semesters, preferable in economics or business administration; basic knowledge of economics if this was not part of your previous studies; at least two years of professional experience in logistics, production, sales, controlling or IT; proof of English proficiency at a level comparable to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL PBT 550, or TOEFL iBT 79.

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