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Learning outcomes (2026–2028)

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Master in Logistics

Learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and general competence)

Learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and general competence)

Knowledge

After completing the programme, the candidate is expected to:

• have advanced knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, including the design and coordination of material, service, financial, and information flows

• have specialized knowledge within at least one of the programme’s areas of specialization: supply chain management, transport planning and management, or logistics analytics

• have advanced knowledge of scientific theories, models, and methods relevant to logistics and supply chain decision-making, including qualitative and quantitative approaches

• have advanced understanding of the links between supply chain and logistics decisions and relevant perspectives from economics, business administration, and organization and management

• have advanced knowledge of sustainability and the role of logistics and transport in the green transition, including key trade-offs between service, cost, and environmental impact

• have knowledge of digitalization in logistics and supply chains, including the role of information systems, data, and emerging technologies (for example analytics and AI) in decision support

Skills

After completing the programme, the candidate is expected to:

• be able to identify, analyze, and structure complex logistics and supply chain problems and evaluate alternative solutions using relevant theories, models, and methods

• be able to select and apply quantitative methods (for example, statistics, analytics, optimization, or simulation, where relevant) and appropriate software tools to support planning and decision-making

• be able to propose and justify improvement initiatives, including organizational and process changes, and assess implementation requirements and consequences

• be able to analyze transport and distribution decisions, including economic, policy, regulatory, and sustainability implications where relevant

• be able to plan and carry out an independent master’s thesis project in accordance with academic standards, including research design, data collection and analysis, and scholarly reporting

General Competence

After completing the programme, the candidate is expected to:

• be able to communicate logistics and supply chain analyses and recommendations to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, orally and in writing

• be able to apply knowledge and methods to new contexts, including interdisciplinary and international settings

• be able to critically evaluate scientific literature, data, and evidence, and reflect on limitations, uncertainty, and assumptions in analyses

• be able to work effectively and ethically in diverse teams and professional settings, and reflect on sustainability and societal implications of logistics and transport decisions