Logistik / Technische Betriebswirtschaftslehre
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor’s degree programme Logistik / Technische Betriebswirtschaftslehre (B.Sc.) at HAW Hamburg combines business and technical learning to prepare you for complex challenges in modern supply chains. You learn how to manage logistics processes, apply digital tools, and make business decisions using a solid technical foundation.
As an international applicant, you apply during the published application period through the university’s application process for international students. The programme is designed to help you build job-relevant competencies for roles in industry, trade, services, and consulting.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build a solid foundation with business, economics, and technical fundamentals.
- Learn BWL and VWL with a focus on sustainability.
- Study economic informatics, law, mathematics, and controlling.
- Gain social science and management basics alongside technical fundamentals.
- Deepen knowledge in technical logistics topics.
- Develop skills for logistics planning and decision-making.
- Use digital tools to support logistics operations.
- Work on the impact of technical developments on business decisions.
- Complete a practical semester in the fifth semester, either in Germany or abroad.
- Apply acquired knowledge to real-world logistics tasks during the placement.
- Link technical logistics methods with business administration practice.
- Work on a practical, application-oriented project after the practical semester.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop academically grounded solutions for practical problems in the bachelor thesis.
Curriculum
Curriculum table extracted from the programme-specific examination and study regulations (Studiengangsspezifische Prüfungs- und Studienordnung) for the B.Sc. in Logistik / Technische Betriebswirtschaftslehre. Total: 210 CP/Leistungspunkte; structured by semester blocks with published CP values per module.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory core modules | Intercultural Communication | 6 | 30 |
| Grundlagen der Unternehmensführung | 6 | |||
| Einführung in Absatz, Produktion und Technik (ABWL) | 6 | |||
| Mathematik | 6 | |||
| Rechnungswesen 1 | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core modules | Grundlagen der Technik | 6 | 30 |
| Volkswirtschaftslehre 1 | 6 | |||
| Investition und Finanzierung | 6 | |||
| Programmierung und Datenorganisation | 6 | |||
| Rechnungswesen 2 | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory core modules | Recht I: BGB/HGB | 6 | 30 |
| Grundlagen des Logistikmanagements | 6 | |||
| Technik der Intralogistik (TECH) | 6 | |||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten / Präsentations- und Verhandlungstechniken | 6 | |||
| Statistik | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory core modules and elective module choice | Organisation und Personalführung | 6 | 30 |
| Transportlogistik | 6 | |||
| Controlling | 6 | |||
| Operation Research | 6 | |||
| Personalkonzepte im Supply Chain Management (SOMA) or Wirtschaftsinformatik und Logistik (WI) (Wahlpflichtmodul 1a/1b) | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory practice phase and elective/advanced modules | Berufspraktische Tätigkeit (Praxisphase) | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 6 | Compulsory modules (advanced) and elective module choice | Wertschöpfungsmanagement und Logistikketten | 6 | 30 |
| Recht 2: Recht in der Logistik | 6 | |||
| Volkswirtschaftslehre 2 | 6 | |||
| Management und Unternehmensführung | 6 | |||
| Unternehmenssimulation (Wahlpflichtmodul a) or Intercultural and interdisziplinäre case studies (Wahlpflichtmodul b) (Wahlpflichtmodule Bereich 2) | 6 | |||
| Semester 7 | Final project and bachelor thesis preparation | Projekt: Logistik, Technik und Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI) or Projekt: Logistik, Technik und Wirtschaftsinformatik (Logistik) or Projekt: Logistik, Technik und Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI) (PROLTW) | 18 | 33 |
| Bachelor-Thesis | 12 | |||
| Thesis-Kolloquium | 3 | |||
| Total | All compulsory modules, elective module choices, practice phase, project work, and bachelor thesis components | 210 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You become prepared for logistics planning and control, so you can move into roles that manage real supply chain processes from day one.
- The combination of technical foundations and business administration supports career paths in Supply Chain Management and related operational optimisation roles.
- You gain job-relevant capability for production and process optimisation, helping you qualify for continuous improvement and operations-focused positions.
- With a focus on controlling, you are positioned for logistics controlling roles where data, performance tracking, and decision support matter.
- You develop skills for digital transformation in logistics, which strengthens your profile for modern logistics and supply chain technology roles.
- The practical semester and the application-oriented project help you graduate with placement and project experience, not only theory.
Employability rate
Graduates of logistics and technical business administration typically experience an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16% in Germany, reflecting steady hiring needs in logistics, supply chain, and operational roles.
Together, these figures support a relatively stable career outlook for well-prepared graduates entering the job market with practical experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Secondary education qualification outside Germany | If you completed your secondary education outside Germany, you need an academic qualification that corresponds to the German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife. If your qualification is not from Germany, you must submit the documents required for international applicants and have your credentials assessed according to the university’s international admissions instructions. |
| English proficiency plus eligibility for degree studies | For all applicants, HAW Hamburg requires proof of English proficiency at B2 level (CEFR). Admission is also subject to meeting the programme’s other published entry requirements for applicants educated abroad. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | ||
| Business & Management |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level and proof of German language skills at C1 level, as published by HAW Hamburg for this bachelor’s degree course.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution (winter semester 2026/27): €397.00 total, including Studierendenwerk €101.00, Students' Union (AStA) €19.10, semester ticket €226.80, contribution to semester-ticket hardship fund €0.10, and administrative fee €50.00. |
| Administrative fee | EUR 50 / per semester | The semester contribution includes an administrative fee of €50.00 (flat-rate charge for university administration services outside subject-related supervision). |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany, you must show you have sufficient funds to cover living costs during your stay. The exact amount and acceptable proof method depend on your visa/residence permit requirements, so follow the official guidance from the German authorities for your application case.
- Proof of sufficient funds for living costs for your stay in Germany (follow the official German visa/residence permit requirements applicable to your application).
- Any additional university-related payment obligations (such as the semester contribution) published by HAW Hamburg for this programme.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | June - Winter intake | December - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | June 01, 2026 | December 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | July 01, 2026 | January 01, 2027 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | June - Winter intake | December - 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 | June - Winter intake | December - 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
Register and prepare your international application documents
Check the programme’s international admissions requirements (especially proof of English at B2 and German at C1, and the eligibility of your foreign qualification). Gather your qualifying education documents and language certificates in the format requested by HAW Hamburg. Use the official HAW Hamburg application guidance for international applicants and ensure your documents are ready before the application window closes.
Submit the online application during the published application period
HAW Hamburg accepts online applications only for bachelor’s degree courses. Applicants must register before applying with the Hochschulstart service process, then complete the application within the published application period. Submit your full application package and uploaded documents before the deadline for the relevant intake season.
Follow admissions communication in your applicant account and complete enrolment
After submission, monitor the status in your Hochschulstart/application account and the HAW Hamburg information and application portal. If you receive an offer of admission, you will receive further instructions for next steps such as enrolment. If you miss the enrolment deadline, the university may withdraw the offer, so complete the steps promptly once you are admitted.