• Standard period of study: 3 semester plus 1 semester master thesis
• Campuses: Frankfurt/Main or Hamburg
• Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
• Accreditations: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
• Semester abroad: One compulsory integrated at a partner university abroad
• Practical experience: 12 weeks of compulsory internship, workshops and excursions
• Language: 100 % in English
• Double Degree: Optionally, get a second master's degree from a partner university

In this globalized world businesses often opt for operation centralization, runing their core functions from a central hub. In this context, logistics, purchasing, procurement and distribution of products or services become essential pillars for sustaining global trade.

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management at ISM prepares students for careers in global supply chains, logistics optimization, and strategic operations thanks to a highly practical and international approach to teaching. In the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Master's program you will not only learn about logistics processes, operations research, transportation models and value chains, but you will also be sensitized to current hot topics such as sustainability, smart mobility and large capacity planning.

The overarching aim of the postgraduate supply chain management master is to provide graduates with tools and insights on how globalized logistics systems can be set up and sustainably maintained.

You will also gain more in-depth knowledge of data-driven subjects such as data science and analytics or international operations management. At the same time, you will dive deeper into management topics like leadership, organizational development or project management. A semester abroad will round up your logistics studies and add that high-value international experience touch.

Only around 6% of business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited – an internationally recognized mark of quality for excellence in teaching, research, and social impact.

Internationality is an important component of the Logistics Master's program. When you opt for the full-time M.Sc. Supply Chain Management program, you will:

• study 100% in English,
• complete a semester abroad at one of about 20 partner universities and
• have the opportunity to obtain a second international degree (Double Degree) at a partner university.

The exchange semester abroad during your postgraduate studies is a life-changing experience you won't want to miss! You can perfect your language skills and will be ideally equipped for a successful career in an international company.

• Integrated semester abroad at a partner university
• International Double Degree option possible
• Fast Track option allows graduation in 3 semesters only

When pursuing a supply chain Master's program, you get the unique chance to acquire an international double degree in record time. This means that, in addition to the Master's degree in logistics and supply chains from ISM, you are entitled to earn a second Master's degree from one of our 20 partner faculties.

Together with renowned partner universities, ISM provides a high-quality range of courses with specific focus on global supply chain management. The double degree also deepens your language and intercultural skills and expands your personal network through interactions with international students and lecturers.

The Master's in Logistics trains experts who, in addition to industry-specific know-how, also have comprehensive management knowledge. The focus of the logistics and supply chain course content is on the areas of Logistics, Mobility and Infrastructure Management as well as on the business management methods and concepts of Logistics and Transport Management. You will then spend a semester abroad during your third semester and then write your practice-oriented Master's thesis in the fourth semester. This means that you will receive your degree with 120 ECTS at the end of the fourth semester.

1st Semester

Transportation Modes & Business Models

• Land & Sea Transport (2 ECTS)
• Aviation Transport (2 ECTS)
• Field Studies: Infrastructure Management (2 ECTS)

International Operations Management

• Integrated Supply Chain Design (2 ECTS)
• Sourcing & Procurement (2 ECTS)
• Logistics & Production Management (2 ECTS)

Global Environment of Logistics & SCM

• Digital & Sustainable Supply Chains (2 ECTS)
• Ecology & Economics (2 ECTS)
• International Transport & Logistics Law (2 ECTS)

Organizational Development in Logistics & SCM

• Resilient Strategy Development (2 ECTS)
• HR & Talent Management (2 ECTS)
• Innovation & Business Transformation (2 ECTS)

Leadership Skills

• Corporate Governance & Business Ethics (2 ECTS)
• Negotiation, Communication & Executive Presentations (2 ECTS)
• Cross Cultural Leadership (2 ECTS)

2nd Semester

Advanced Operations Management

• Process Optimization (2 ECTS)
• Quality Management (2 ECTS)
• Global E-Commerce Supply Chains (2 ECTS)

Monitoring & Risk Management in Logistics & SCM

• Cost Management & Control (2 ECTS)
• Performance Drivers & Measurement (2 ECTS)
• Operations Risk Management (2 ECTS)

Business Analytics in Logistics & SCM

• Quantitative Methods & Operations Research (2 ECTS)
• Data Science & Business Intelligence (2 ECTS)
• Process Mining (2 ECTS)

Project Work in Logistics & SCM

• Research Methods & Scientific Writing (2 ECTS)
• Project Management & Consulting Instruments (2 ECTS)
• Consulting Project (2 ECTS)

Internship

• Practical experience phase I (6 ECTS) possible

3rd Semester

• Semester abroad (24 ECTS)

Elective classes depending on ISM partner university and individual specialization.

Internship

• Practical experience phase II (6 ECTS) possible

4th Semester

• Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

Additionally, you can pursue and receive an international Double Degree from one of our partner universities.

You will spend the third semester abroad at one of our partner universities. The International Office will support you with this. The semester abroad allows you to deepen your subject-specific knowledge. You will also set individual priorities and learn about the intercultural characteristics of your chosen cultural area. At the same time, you will perfect your language skills. Your classes abroad will be 100% credited, so you won't lose any ECTS and time.

Additional options during your studies are:

• Fast Track: If you wish to shorten your studies to only 3 semesters, you can select the Fast Track option, in which you may skip the semester abroad.
• Double Degree: If you would like to receive a Double Degree, we offer this option in collaboration with several partner institutions.

Most ISM Master's programs include an integrated semester abroad, including the Master's in International Logistics. After two semesters at ISM, you will spend the third semester at a partner university abroad. In the Master of International Logistics you can choose your partner university from a network of more than 20 universities (PDF).

The semester abroad allows you to deepen your subject-specific knowledge. You will also set individual priorities and get to know the intercultural peculiarities of the chosen country. In this way, you will gain experience in logistics studies, which will be very helpful when starting your career in this global industry.

You can choose the university yourself and our International Office (IO) will support you with the application and study abroad planning process.

Upon wish, students can acquire an international double degree in the Logistics and Supply Chain Master's. What this means: in addition to the Master's degree from ISM, you can also obtain a second, internationally recognized Master's degree in two or two and a half years, from a partner university abroad that participates in this program. This is a excellent step towards your international career and supports the expansion of your personal network. In addition, you will consolidate your linguistic and intercultural skills with a double degree. 

ISM cooperates with renowned international partner universities and offers you a high-quality range of courses with specific focus on Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Operational Research & Management Science, International Logistics & Crisis Management or Management.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• A successfully completed Bachelor's degree (if you have not graduated yet the transcript of records) or
• an equivalent course of study at a university or university of applied sciences or a foreign university of equivalent level, and
• examinations must be at least 30 ECTS points in the field of business sciences.
• Proof of English language skills (if available), equivalent to the B2 level, for eg. TOEFL, IELTS 6.0 or other (only needed if the medium of instruction in your high school/university was not English)

Note: If you have not studied a Bachelor's degree in the economics field or if your quantitative ECTS points are not sufficient, you can qualify yourself for your postgraduate management studies with the ISM Pre-Master (one semester, 30 ECTS points).