Bachelor in Logistics Management
Venlo, Netherlands
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,314 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
As a Logistics Management student, you learn to evaluate logistical processes, monitor performance, negotiate with external and internal partners, and optimise processes. Next to learning about logistical and supply chain processes, you have a clear view of operations within companies, which makes it easier for you to make connections and communicate with other departments. Additional focus will be put on topics as customs, trade law and e-commerce. The programme is a well-balanced mix of lectures and practice-based project work. Field visits will provide 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!
- You’ll have gained Logistics knowledge combined with IT and data science skills, which makes you highly wanted in the job market.
- You’ll enrol in a small study programme and will be part of a tight student community.
- We provide hands-on coaching on your professional skills, such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.
How does your week look
Every 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. Besides the project days, lectures are planned for 2-3 days of the week. The schedule is provided for a full semester. Per week you’ll have approximately 25 hours where you are in lectures or together with your project group. In addition, another 15 hours per week will consist of self-study. This includes homework assignments, preparations for the 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 programme during the first three semesters. During this time, students are taught the basics of logistics, economics, statistic models and project management. Every semester is dedicated to a topic: (1) Warehousing and Materials Handling, (2) Distribution, (3) Production and (4) Integrated Logistics. Every semester will focus 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. We will provide you with general business knowledge and relevant soft skills such as professionalism, teamwork, self-reflection, and communication.
Year 2
In the second academic year, you’ll expand on your knowledge. After the third semester, you’ll choose to specialise in either Logistics Management or Logistics Engineering. Your focus will be on lean management, meaning that you learn how to reduce operations that don’t add value to your processes. This results in higher productivity and lower process costs. You’ll also look at aspects of international trade. Your business knowledge enables you to set up performance measurement systems and to monitor and optimise all steps in the logistics process.
Year 3
In the first semester of year 3, you’ll do an internship at a company of your choice. In the second semester of year 3, you deepen or broaden your knowledge in a specific theme in a minor programme. The minor programme provides you with the opportunity to acquire knowledge in a different field than your major or choose topics such as Customs Management or E-Commerce to acquire more knowledge in Logistics. You can choose to do this minor at Fontys, at one of our partner universities in the Netherlands, or at 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. You learn how to work with suppliers effectively, to detect optimization in procurement and how to calculate the total supply chain costs. Your focus will be on the commercial and legal aspects of supply chain management as well as on intercultural aspects and supply chain collaboration.
In the final semester, you’ll do another work placement and work on a practical problem. You report the solutions to this practical problem in your final product: the graduation report. Once you have concluded this final part of the study programme, you will be rewarded with the internationally recognised degree Bachelor of Science.
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Program Outcome
What are you going to learn
- You’ll learn how to manage and analyse processes
- You’ll develop skills to make decisions from an economic point of view
- You’ll engage in selecting and working with information systems that help you to automate processes
- You’ll learn how to work together with suppliers and customers to improve the performance of the supply chain from raw material to final product
Scholarships and Funding
Some Fontys study programs 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 specialisation 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 realising 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 to improve their purchasing processes in order to minimise 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 performances within their area. Their tasks include managing personnel, making sure that targets are achieved, and striving for continuous improvement.
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