
Bachelor in Logistics Engineering
Venlo, Netherlands
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,314 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Statutory tuition fees Full-time| Statutory tuition fees Part-time- € 2.130
Introduction
As a Logistics Engineering student, you’ll learn to manage the movement of products through smart process design, operations optimization, and data analytics. You’ll work on projects with industry partners, supported by lectures and workshops. Important topics are evaluating processes and creating process designs, and you’ll learn about data simulation, IT programming, and smart warehousing. Engagement in project work will allow you to develop your skills in teamwork, communication, and leadership. Company visits, lectures from industry experts and two internships provide you with insights into the real-life work environment.
Why this study in the Netherlands
- Alongside two internships, you’ll also work on three company projects during your study. This means that you’ll have 2.5 years of practical experience by the time you graduate!
- We provide hands-on coaching on your professional skills, such as communication, teamwork, and leadership
- You’ll be supported by a personal mentor who will guide you throughout your studies
- You’ll be immersed in a small, personal study environment
How does your week look
Each week has two project days which are structurally planned for you. You’ll either spend the days on campus or within the company you’re doing the project for. Aside from the project days, 2-3 days of the week will be dedicated to following lectures. Each week, you’ll have approximately 25 hours of following lectures or working with your project group. Another 15 hours per week consists of self-study, which includes homework assignments, preparing for lectures, and studying for exams.
Each semester has 3-4 individual exams. For the semester project, reports and presentations have to be delivered together with your group. Retakes of the exams and for the projects are offered in the same period.
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Curriculum
Year 1
Students of Logistics Management and Logistics Engineering follow a joint program during the first three semesters. During this time, students are taught the basics of logistics, economics, statistical models, and project management. Every semester is dedicated to a topic: (1) Warehousing and Materials Handling, (2) Distribution. (3) Production and (4) Integrated Logistics. Each semester focuses on a project dedicated to the semester topic. Additionally, you’ll get a feeling of what the main tasks of a logistician are through company visits, and what it means to be part of the Supply Chain.
We’ll provide you with general business knowledge and relevant soft skills such as professionalism, teamwork, self-reflection, and communication that you will need in your future job. In this study program, we will also focus on human leadership, ethics, rights, implementing processes, and of course purchasing and sales.
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Year 2
In the second academic year, you’ll deepen and expand your knowledge. After the third semester, you’ll choose to specialize in either Logistics Management or Logistics Engineering. In Logistics Engineering, you’ll now focus on topics such as data science, demand prediction, and statistical models to enhance your logistic processes. This is called operations management. Your priority is to improve the logistic performance through lowering costs or increasing customer service level.
In your second year, you will get courses like production and integral logistics. The focus will be on (among other things) big data, simulation, and data science.
Year 3
In the first semester of year three, you’ll do an internship in a company and industry of your choice. In the second semester, you deepen or broaden your knowledge in a specific theme in a minor program. The minor program provides you with the opportunity to acquire knowledge in a different field than your major or chose topics such as Customs Management or E-Commerce to expand your knowledge in Logistics. You can choose to do this minor at Fontys, at one of our partner universities in the Netherlands, or one of our 125 partner universities abroad.
Year 4
The first semester of your final year is your last semester on campus. During this semester, the main focus of your classes and projects is on the field of Supply Chain Management. In Logistics Engineering, you deepen your analytical knowledge in data and process mining and other quantitative analysis tools. You study how to build predictive models and extract information from large databases, all to enable intelligent decision-making.
In the final semester, you’ll do another internship work placement for 5 months and help a company find a smart solution to their problem. You report the solutions to this practical problem in your final product: the graduation report.
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Scholarships and Funding
Some Fontys study programmes offer the Holland Scholarship to their students. You might also be eligible for other scholarships not provided by Fontys.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates work in many different fields all over the world. Your specialization in Logistics Management or Engineering does not tie you to a specific job profile. Some examples of positions you may take on:
- Supply Chain Management: Some of our graduates work in supply chain management. They’re involved in supplier management, negotiating prices, and realizing service levels. Working in SCM means finding the best solution for your customers and managing the global flow of goods including storing and distribution.
- Consulting: As a consultant, you’re involved in projects where you consult various clients. This can be in the implementation of new IT systems, monitoring inventory, or managing warehouse performance. You may also advise on designing new layouts for warehouses or help clients improve their purchasing processes to minimize costs – all while maintaining the availability of products for production and sales.
- Manager Operations: Warehouse Manager, Inbound Operator, Distribution Planner, and Head of Production. Our graduates work in a company and are responsible for optimal performance within their area. Their tasks include managing personnel, making sure that targets are achieved, and striving for continuous improvement.
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