Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Programme overview

The Bachelor (B.Sc.) in Logistikmanagement at THM Friedberg is a seven‑semester, full‑time degree taught in German. The curriculum integrates business administration and information‑technology topics, includes case studies, logistics simulations, projects, excursions and practitioner lectures, and requires a practice semester (normally abroad) in the sixth semester. A total of 210 Creditpoints are to be acquired. The programme is accredited by AQAS (Köln).

What you'll study

The course load is organised across seven semesters (each semester typically 30 Creditpoints). Early semesters cover fundamentals such as introduction to logistics management, basic business administration, Wirtschaftsinformatik, mathematics, law, presentation and communication. Middle semesters add transport modes, programming basics, accounting, finance, statistics, production and procurement logistics, distribution, simulation techniques, operations research and ERP systems. The fifth semester includes specialised logistics topics (e.g. Straßen‑ und Schienengüterverkehr, Entsorgungs/Verpackungs/Gefahrgutlogistik), intercultural communication and Business English for logistics managers. The sixth semester is a 30‑credit practice phase in logistics (normally abroad). The final semester contains elective modules, a logistics seminar and the Bachelor thesis with colloquium (thesis 15 CrP).

• Total credit requirement: 210 Creditpoints
• Structure: 7 semesters, 30 CrP typical per semester
• Notable modules (examples from study plan): Einführung in das Logistikmanagement; Grundlagen der Wirtschaftsinformatik; Logistiksysteme; Luftverkehr und Seeschifffahrt; Produktions‑ und Beschaffungslogistik; ERP‑Systeme in der Logistik; Projektmanagement; Logistikseminar; Bachelor‑Arbeit und Kolloquium (15 CrP)
• Teaching methods: lectures, exercises, case studies, logistics planning games, projects, excursions, company visits and practitioner talks

Entry requirements

The programme is open admission (zulassungsfrei): applicants who meet the enrolment prerequisites and enrol within the deadline receive a study place. Instruction language is German; the study location is Friedberg. International applicants apply via uni‑assist (application window for winter semester: 1 April to 15 July). THM offers one‑week bridging courses before term start in subjects such as mathematics and programming to refresh prior knowledge.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to plan, design and control material and information flows across procurement, production and distribution and their interfaces. Employment opportunities exist across industry, trade, logistics service providers, IT companies and consulting. The programme aims to enable graduates to take on responsible operational and coordinating roles in supply‑chain related functions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Specific scholarships or fees are not detailed on the programme page. Prospective students should check THM central funding pages and external scholarship providers, and consider standard avenues such as regional scholarships, industry sponsorships during the mandatory practice semester and institutional grants. The programme page notes a semester contribution but does not list tuition fees.