Master of Science in Logistics and Transport Management
Summary
The master’s programme in Logistics and Transport Management challenges your critical thinking and analytical skills. As a student of the programme, you will analyse real-world and theoretical problems, developing skills to design solutions for organizations operating under uncertainty and facing complex and rapidly changing markets and technologies. You will gain a strategic perspective of the relationships, flows, chains, processes, and systems comprising the international logistics and transport arena, with sustainability as a key issue.
About
Logistics and Transport Management is increasingly recognised as pivotal to sound decision-making and organisational success in meeting business objectives. Complex challenges arise from the globalisation of production and consumption; innovative, modern solutions are needed to ensure and maintain profitability and competitiveness while responding to evolving customer demands and technological developments. Furthermore, increasing environmental concerns introduce a whole new dynamic, both socially and practically, to the logistics and transport arena. This programme prepares you for a career in the logistics and transport sector, which employs six million people in the EU alone, has an added value of approximately €15 billion, influences virtually all industrial and public-sector activities, and affects every citizen’s daily life.
Flexible and comprehensive education
Courses reveal how industry and government decision makers can respond to vigorous international competition, more diverse and demanding consumers, and increasing environmental concerns by applying interorganisational cooperative strategies, modern information technologies, new business processes, and contemporary analytical tools. There are excellent opportunities for designing the programme to fit your own personal interests and goals, including the possibility to undertake exchange studies. Guest lecturers—from senior industry representatives to prominent overseas experts—share their invaluable experiences and intellectually stimulating, cutting-edge content. Significant emphasis is placed on using real-world examples and case studies, many of which are undertaken in close cooperation with industry. Your master´s thesis provides the opportunity to apply your knowledge towards your chosen focus. You may choose to collaborate with an external partner in Sweden or abroad.
Diverse and valuable practical experience
As a student of this programme, you will benefit from our strong research and educational links with the logistics industry locally, nationally, and globally. The programme prepares you for multifaceted challenges, requiring a balance between theoretical and practical skills, examining real-world case studies and cooperating with established businesses from the logistics community. Here, you will pursue independent work as well as collaborating with fellow students from different educational backgrounds and nationalities, gaining fresh insights and diverse perspectives. The core faculty is supplemented by prominent international visiting professors and representatives of the business community.
International
An international atmosphere allows you to experience other cultures, improve your communication skills, and build a global network of friends. You will be part of a multicultural classroom. Also you will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities.
Scholarships for fee-paying students
Gothenburg: A logistics and innovation hub in Scandinavia
-One of the most sustainable cities in the world (Global Destination Sustainability Index 2022).
-Scandinavia’s largest port - 30% of Swedish imports and exports pass through the Port of Gothenburg.
-Northern Europe’s leading industry city (machinery, automotive, biotech, energy, circular economy, manufacturing sectors, among other sectors).
-Leader in creation and start-ups (700 tech start-ups in 2021) and development of innovation environment and development projects.
-Higher Education Programs (BSc and MSc) in this field.
-Academic and research institutes and collaborations.
Programme structure and content
See link below for course information and programme structure.
Who should apply?
- Do you thrive on finding innovative solutions to diverse and complex problems?
- Do you want to be part of cutting-edge advancements in meeting increasing environmental concerns?
- Are you motivated to influence decision makers and policy?
If you want a career involving dynamic international competition, then apply for the master’s programme in Logistics and Transport Management.
How to apply?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for MSc Logistics and Transport Management.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
General entrance requirements:
A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits) from an internationally recognized university and English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test. For more information about general entrance requirements see universityadmissions.se (English) and antagning.se (Swedish).
Programme specific entrance requirements:
Aminimum of 30 credits of courses in subject areas related to business and/or economics, and a minimum of 15 credits in statistics or 7,5 credits in statistics and 7,5 credits in quantitative methods and/or mathematics.
Special instructions for application
Find out more on how apply to the masters programme in the link below.
More information about Special instructions for application
Selection
Applicants who meet the entrance requirements (general and programme specific) are divided into two groups. First, all places are allocated to applicants in group 1. If any places are left they are distributed to applicants in group 2.
Group 1 (prioritized)
Group 1 is applicants with a GMAT score. Applicants are ranked by their GMAT score result. For further information: minimum accepted GMAT score, last day to write test etc.
It is not mandatory to submit a GMAT score, but having a GMAT score that reaches the minimum will give you priority in the admission. Applicants with test results that do not meet the minimum are placed in selection group 2.
Group 2 (secondary)
Group 2 is applicants ranked by number of university credits (ECTS credits). Applicants are ranked by number of credits reported on the last day for application (max. 165 ECTS credits).
If several applicants have the same number of credits the selection of students is made by ballot.
After graduation
You will be prepared for positions within:
- the logistics functions of manufacturers and distributors of all kinds
- transport companies and other logistics service providers
- public organizations involved in the regulation and planning of
transport and logistics within regional, national, and international
contexts
Some of our graduates have employment at places such
as Scania, Husqvarna, Volvo, DHL, and Business Sweden, with some of the
following job titles:
- demand planner
- transport coordinator
- logistics engineer
- logistics planner
- junior consultant
- gateway ocean freight forwarder
More information about after graduation
Facilities
The School of Business, Economics and Law is located at one end of Vasagatan, closest to Haga, and at Viktoriagatan 13. The building at Vasagatan houses the Economics Library, which is several floors high and offers many study places. The building is usually nicknamed "Handels".
More information about facilities
Exchange opportunities
Many of our students choose to go on exchange. By studying abroad, you will be given the opportunity to experience a new academic environment, new culture and gain new experiences and perspectives. The School of Business, Economics and Law and the University of Gothenburg collaborate with a large number of partner universities all over the world.
