International Business (B.A.) | International Logistics

Bachelor’s degree program

The degree programme imparts business management knowledge with a focus on international challenges and prepares students both to overcome economic challenges in different countries and to take on positions in multinational companies, international organizations and global markets. The profile provides in-depth knowledge in the analysis, planning and management of international logistics networks. Practice-oriented projects and a semester abroad at a partner university also deepen international and interdisciplinary exchange, and there is also the option of specializing in a particular region of the world (e.g. Latin America, South East Asia, Middle East).

This degree course provides the analytical and practical skills required to plan, optimize and manage global logistics networks. Graduates will be able to develop modern supply chain strategies, overcome logistical challenges in international markets and use digital technologies to increase efficiency.

Career options

  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Operations Manager in international centers
  • Project manager for logistics solutions

Head of degree program

Prof. Dr. Gaye Özçelik

International Business | Logistics – Everything at a glance

Application deadline

EU: Sept. 1, non-EU: July 15 or later, depending on the visa process of the home country

Start of studies

End of September

Duration of study

6 semesters

Tuition fee

EU: € 550 / month
Non-EU: € 750 / month

ECTS points

180

Teaching language

English + other language courses

Practice

Company projects, practical semester and semester abroad

Lectures

Mondays to Fridays (and block seminars)

Location

Chemnitz



International Business | International Logistics – Structure first year – 60 ECTS

  • 6 ECTS – Global Economy
  • 6 ECTS – International Business Ventures
  • 6 ECTS – Introduction to Management
  • 4 ECTS – Responsible Practices
  • 4 ECTS – English / German as a Foreign Language 1.1
  • 8 ECTS – Introduction to Scientific Research Methods (1st and2nd semester)
  • 6 ECTS – Global Supply Chain Management: Strategies and Innovations
  • 6 ECTS – Transforming Global Value Chains
  • 6 ECTS – Strategy as Theory and Practice
  • 4 ECTS – Community Project
  • 4 ECTS – English / German as a Foreign Language 1.2

International Business | International Logistics – second year – 60 ECTS

  • 6 ECTS – Managing Logistics in a Digital Economy
  • 6 ECTS – Area Studies
  • 6 ECTS – Resources: Financial Resources, Human Resources, Organization
  • 6 ECTS – Introductory Company and Consulting Project
  • 4 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.1
  • 4 ECTS – Management Simulation (3rd and4th semester)
  • 6 ECTS – Resilient Supply Chains in a Globalized World
  • 6 ECTS – Managing Change and Transforming Organizations
  • 6 ECTS – Controlling, Accounting & Reporting
  • 6 ECTS – Enhanced Company and Consulting Project
  • 4 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.2 or Host Language

International Business | International Logistics – third year – 60 ECTS

  • 6 ECTS – Elective
  • 6 ECTS – Regional Aspects of Business
  • 6 ECTS – Management Elective
  • 6 ECTS – International Project
  • 6 ECTS – Elective: Culture & Foreign Language 2.3 / Host Language
  • 18 ECTS – Internship Project
  • 12 ECTS – Bachelor Thesis incl. its defense