Logistics Management (BSc)
Hamburg School of Business Administration · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The dual Logistics Management Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme at HSBA combines practice-oriented business studies with targeted logistics specialisation. You will learn how goods, information and processes are efficiently moved and interconnected worldwide, and apply this knowledge directly within your company.
During the theoretical phases at HSBA, you build a solid business foundation while deepening logistics-related topics such as supply chain management, transport planning, procurement and warehouse logistics. The programme has a start date of 1 October each year and is taught in English.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build the foundations of business administration together with an introduction to logistics.
- You start with method modules and core business topics that support logistics management practice in a co-operative study model.
- You combine university theory with practical training phases in your partner logistics company.
- The programme shifts increasingly towards logistics-specific content as you progress.
- You deepen logistics topics such as supply chain management, transport planning, procurement, and warehouse logistics.
- You continue alternating theoretical phases at HSBA with practical phases in your company.
- You complete advanced studies through a specialisation choice via the minor options offered in the 3rd year (takes place in the 5th and 6th semester).
- You focus on logistics deep-dives such as maritime supply chains, urban logistics, and production logistics (depending on the selected minor).
- You complete the programme with final assessments connected to the degree completion requirements.
Curriculum
180 ECTS BSc with a structured mix of business core modules, electives, specialisation modules, and a bachelor thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules and prerequisite logistics modules | Business Mathematics | ||
| Business Statistics | ||||
| Quantitative Methods | ||||
| Operations Research and Operations Management | ||||
| Microeconomics | ||||
| Principles of Accounting | ||||
| Semester 2 | Business core modules | Principles of Finance | ||
| International Business Law | ||||
| Marketing Management | ||||
| Organisation and Organisational Behaviour | ||||
| People and Leadership | ||||
| Project Management | ||||
| Semester 3 | Digital, strategy, and business economics core modules | Fundamentals of Digital Systems | ||
| Strategy and Innovation | ||||
| Science and Trends | ||||
| Management Game | ||||
| Sustainability | ||||
| Study Trip / Study Trip and General Electives (General Information) | ||||
| Semester 4 | Logistics specialisation and elective pool | Introduction to Logistics | ||
| Warehousing and Inventory Management | ||||
| Supply Chain Management | ||||
| Transportation Law | ||||
| Transport Logistics | ||||
| Transport and Logistics IT | ||||
| Semester 5 | Core qualification electives and logistics electives | Elective Module | ||
| Elective Module | ||||
| Elective Module | ||||
| Minor / Modul 1 | ||||
| Minor / Modul 2 | ||||
| Minor / Modul 3 | ||||
| Semester 6 | Bachelor thesis | Bachelor Thesis | ||
| Elective / General Electives (remaining credits to reach programme total) | ||||
| Total | All core modules, elective modules, specialisation modules, and Bachelor Thesis to reach the programme total | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready logistics skills by combining HSBA theory with practical work in a logistics company during the programme.
- You develop capabilities across the logistics value chain, helping you qualify for roles in supply chain management, transport planning, procurement, and warehouse logistics.
- You build analytics and digitalisation know-how through modules that focus on data analytics, process optimisation, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence.
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Science designed for strong career prospects in logistics across HSBA’s network of more than 300 partner companies.
- Because the programme is co-operative, you can translate academic learning into real workplace projects and process improvements while you study.
Employability rate
Logistics Management graduates in Germany typically have an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting ongoing hiring needs in logistics, supply chain, and transport-related functions.
Together, these figures point to a relatively stable career outlook with reliable opportunities when you can demonstrate practical experience from your co-operative training.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving certificate (higher education entrance qualification) | International applicants must hold a school-leaving certificate that entitles them to study at third-level institutions in their country and that is recognised/accepted by HSBA for admission to dual Bachelor programmes. HSBA also requires good grades in Mathematics and English as part of its published acceptance criteria for dual Bachelor admission. |
| English and Mathematics performance profile | HSBA’s published admission criteria include the requirement of good grades in Mathematics and English (with HSBA describing an equivalent grade average approach for its scoring). HSBA also states that your ability to complete a course of studies in English must be substantiated, including options such as an admission test or TOEFL (for English substantiation). |
| German knowledge (generally required for the dual programme) | HSBA states that a good knowledge of German is generally required for dual Bachelor programmes at HSBA, including Logistics Management, because knowledge of German is often a prerequisite for the practical part in your partner company. HSBA’s international admission criteria also include German-related substantiation within its acceptance criteria. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Aligned | HSBA’s Logistics Management (BSc) is a business-focused dual Bachelor programme with extensive business and logistics-related modules; applicants should be prepared for business mathematics, statistics, finance, accounting, and operations/logistics subjects as shown in the programme study plan. |
Language requirements
Logistics Management (BSc) at HSBA is conducted in English for the degree programme, but a good knowledge of German is generally required because the practical part takes place in your partner company. For admission, HSBA assesses your ability to study in English and your knowledge profile (including Mathematics and German-related criteria) using its published acceptance criteria for dual Bachelor programmes.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Course fees | EUR 825 / per month | Course fees for Bachelor programmes are stated as EUR 825 per month; HSBA notes that partner companies generally pay most or all of these course fees. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | If the official application fee is not published on the HSBA international admissions pages for this programme, the amount is not stated. |
Proof of financial resources
HSBA explains that you need to ensure you can cover both living expenses and your share of course fees while studying. For students who meet HSBA’s acceptance criteria, HSBA also points to financing options such as the KfW study loan for living expenses and study-related cost coverage in the German context.
- Evidence that you can cover living expenses during your studies (HSBA financing guidance emphasises this as a requirement for students to be able to pay their living costs).
- HSBA’s published financing option: the KfW study loan may be used by eligible students to support living expenses and study-related costs.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review HSBA international admission criteria
Check HSBA’s acceptance criteria for international applicants for dual Bachelor programmes, including requirements related to your higher-education entrance qualification, your English and Mathematics performance, and the generally required German knowledge for the practical phase. If your qualification is not recognised as equivalent in Germany, HSBA indicates that it is possible to acquire such a qualification via a preparatory course in Germany. Prepare your documents early so you can substantiate the academic and language-related criteria required for admission.
Submit your HSBA application during the intake window
Submit your application through HSBA’s official bachelor application process for dual Bachelor programmes during the published intake period. Upload the required academic records used for admission assessment and ensure your English and Mathematics profile is supported by the evidence options described by HSBA. Keep a copy of your submitted application and documents for your records.
Complete any admission assessment if requested
HSBA’s published acceptance criteria describe how English and German-related ability can be substantiated, including via an HSBA admission test or documentary proof options such as TOEFL. If HSBA asks you for further information or assessment, respond within the requested timeline and provide the supporting documents exactly as instructed. Track your application status so you do not miss any required step for the next stage.