Master of Science in Logistics Engineering and Management

This programme combines quantitative, technical and managerial subjects to give a rounded education in logistics, transport and supply‑chain management. Core courses cover statistical methods for transport and logistics, evaluation of traffic and logistics processes, introductions to business logistics and supply‑chain management, and decision‑support systems. Practical and sector‑specific topics include industrial logistics, consumer‑industry supply chains, logistics service provider (LSP) management, health‑care logistics, and the planning of intralogistics systems; a dedicated soft‑skills module is also part of the core curriculum to build communication and teamwork abilities.

In addition to the core curriculum, you personalise your studies through electives. You must select three technical electives that address topics such as green supply chains and risk management, material‑handling system design and applications, airport and harbour design, and transport and urban planning. You also choose one non‑technical elective from options like business administration, innovation and technology management, or project management principles. Courses are taught in English and mix analytical tools with applied case work, preparing graduates for roles in logistics operations, transport planning, supply‑chain strategy and consulting — both in Germany and internationally.

Requirements (compulsory modules and elective choices)

• Core modules:
  • Statistical Methods for Transport and Logistics Processes
  • Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes
  • Introduction to Business Logistics
  • Decision Support Systems for Transport and Logistics Management
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Soft Skills
  • Industrial Logistics
  • Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management
  • Health Care Logistics
  • Planning of Intralogistics Systems
• Technical elective modules (choose three):
  • Green Supply Chain and Risk Management
  • Design and Applications of Material Handling Systems
  • Airport and Harbour Design
  • Transport and Urban Planning
• Non‑technical elective modules (choose one):
  • Business Administration
  • Innovation and Technology Management
  • Project Management Principles

Please check the programme homepage for the full, up‑to‑date list of modules. Note that availability of specialisation and elective modules can change (for example because of low enrolment or staff availability); TUM Asia reserves the right to cancel or postpone modules in such cases.

Program structure and delivery

This is a two-year, full-time Master’s programme. The taught portion takes place during the first two semesters in Singapore and consists entirely of theoretical modules delivered in English. Teaching staff include lecturers from Germany and Singapore, giving an international academic perspective throughout the coursework.

Practical training and research

After completing the classroom modules, every student undertakes a mandatory three-month internship with an industrial partner to apply learned concepts in a real-world logistics setting. The programme concludes with a six-month Master’s thesis, during which students carry out independent research and produce a substantial written project that demonstrates mastery of the field.

Key components

• Theoretical coursework (first two semesters, delivered in English in Singapore)
• Mandatory industry internship (three months with an industrial partner)
• Independent Master’s thesis (six months)

Expected learning outcomes

• Solid grounding in the theoretical foundations of logistics engineering and management through intensive coursework
• Practical experience applying academic knowledge in an industry environment via the compulsory internship
• Ability to design, manage and report on an applied research project demonstrated in the six-month Master’s thesis
• Experience of an international teaching environment, benefiting from German and Singaporean academic perspectives

Graduation requirements (concise)

• Programme duration: 2 years (full-time)
• Successfully complete all coursework (first two semesters)
• Complete a mandatory three-month internship with an industrial partner
• Complete and submit a six-month Master’s thesis

Graduates are prepared for technical and managerial roles across logistics and supply chain domains, including positions such as logistics engineer, supply chain planner/manager, intralogistics consultant, operations manager for logistics service providers, and transport infrastructure planner for ports or airports. The curriculum’s combination of quantitative methods, decision support systems and sector-specific modules equips you to address both operational and strategic challenges.

The mandatory internship and thesis strengthen employability by providing hands‑on experience with industry partners; alumni typically find roles in manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare logistics, transport operators, logistics service providers, consulting firms, and public-sector planning agencies. Those interested in research may also pursue PhD studies after the Master’s degree.