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Everything at a glance
Degree level: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Standard period of study: 3 Semester (90 ECTS )
Type Of Study: Full-time, Dual
Study location: Weiden
Start Of Study: Winter semester (1. Semester) and summer semester (1. and higher Semester)
Course Language: German
LOGISTICS & DIGITALISATION - OPTIMISE SYSTEMS, DIGITALISE STRATEGIES, LEAD INTO THE FUTURE
You don't just want to work in logistics, you want to help shape it? The Master's degree programme in Logistics & Digitalisation at OTH Amberg-Weiden prepares you specifically for challenging specialist and management tasks - at the interface of business, technology and IT.
During your studies, you will deepen your knowledge of digital logistics systems, smart supply chains, IoT, Logistics 4.0 and the strategic management of international value chains. You will learn how to analyse complex processes, optimise them based on data and make confident decisions in a networked world.
What's special: You will not only develop your professional expertise, but also your personal strengths - in interdisciplinary teamwork, international communication and reflective leadership.
With a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree, you will become a sought-after designer in companies, organisations or in your own business - ready for the challenges of a globalised, digitalised logistics future.
Career prospects
With your Master's degree in Logistics & Digitalisation, you are ideally positioned for challenging specialist and management positions in industry, retail, services or international supply chain management. Your skills at the interface of technology, business and IT make you particularly sought-after - both regionally and globally.
After graduating, you can work as a:
- Supply chain manager in globally networked supply chains
- Project manager for smart logistics solutions and automation
- Digital Logistics Specialist with a focus on IoT and Logistics 4.0
- Process manager for digital transformation in production, warehousing or distribution
- IT consultant for logistics information systems and SCM platforms
- Manager in industry, retail or logistics services
Companies such as AMS Osram, Infineon, Witt Group or WITRON offer attractive career opportunities, particularly in the economically strong region close to the border around OTH Amberg-Weiden - as do corporations, start-ups and international institutes.
VERY GOOD RATINGS - VERY GOOD PROSPECTS
At OTH Amberg-Weiden, we combine sound theory with practical learning. Small groups, modern facilities, personal support and close cooperation with companies create the best study conditions.
This is also confirmed by the excellent StudyCheck ratings and the success of our graduates. Those who study here are well prepared for the future.
HIGHLIGHTS of the course
In the Master's programme in Logistics & Digitalisation, you will combine high-level economic, technical and digital expertise – and actively shape the future of modern supply chains and processes. You will work on real projects with partner companies such as Infineon, AMS Osram and Witt, analyse logistics systems, develop digital optimisation strategies and make targeted use of tools such as SAP and IoT.
The focus is on current topics such as sustainable logistics, smart supply chains and CO₂ reduction in production and transport processes. Your project work is practical, interdisciplinary and often directly application-oriented – with concrete benefits for the partner companies.
A real plus: close cooperation with companies in the region, international project formats and exchanges with experts from industry and research prepare you specifically for management tasks and demanding activities in the global logistics environment.
Certification Programmes
In addition to your regular studies, you can take certification courses at OTH Amberg-Weiden free of charge - for example in the areas of project management or digitalisation. These additional qualifications are a real plus for your CV and help you to position yourself specifically in your professional field. You can find an overview of all certificates here:
Certifications
Certified Coaching Training
In addition to your Master's degree programme, you can complete a certified business coach training course at OTH Professional for a fee. In four practical modules, you will acquire psychological and methodological expertise to provide targeted support to people in change processes, leadership issues or stressful situations. You will strengthen your counselling skills, promote your personal development - and position yourself as a source of inspiration, mentor and decision-maker in an increasingly people-oriented economy. A real plus for your career in business psychology, HR or leadership.
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Structure
In the Master's programme in Logistics & Digitalisation, you will deepen your knowledge at the interface of business, technology and IT – and qualify specifically for demanding specialist and management tasks in a globally networked environment. In the first two semesters, you will take modules from three central subject areas: logistics processes, logistics technology and logistics digitalisation. Among other things, you will deal with the planning and optimisation of global supply chains, agile logistics management, autonomous logistics systems and digital technologies and concepts for sustainable value creation.
These contents are supplemented by cross-disciplinary modules that you choose from a diverse range of subjects. Depending on your interests, you can delve deeper into topics such as big data analytics, international service management, IT security or strategic human resources management. This allows you to combine specialist knowledge with interdisciplinary skills and prepare yourself flexibly for your career goals.
In the third semester, you will write your master's thesis – ideally in cooperation with a company – and complete your studies with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree. This will open up a wide range of career paths in industry, trade, logistics services or scientific research.