Program Overview

BSc Business Management & Logistics

Programme Overview

This three-year degree programme is designed to equip students with the skills to optimise supply chains, drive operational efficiency, and lead in a global marketplace. Offered by Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany, this BSc Business Management and Logistics degree blends business strategy, logistics management, and digital transformation, preparing students for success in a fast-evolving industry.

Programme Details

• Duration: 36 months
• Intakes: January, April, July, October 2024
• Tuition Fee: From € 9,600 per year
• Location: Berlin

Key Skills Developed

• Supply Chain Optimisation
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Digital Transformation
• Project & Operations Management
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Leadership & Team Management

Programme Structure

The full-time BSc Business Management with Logistics bachelor’s degree programme spans six semesters. The curriculum includes a ‘mobility window’ in the 5th semester, where students can choose to study abroad, undertake career development modules, or complete an internship.

Modules – Core

General Business Competencies

• Fundamentals of Strategic Management
• Digital Marketing Methods
• Leadership in a Digitalised and Globalised World
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Financial and Cost Accounting
• HR Management
• Project Management
• Sustainability Management

Digital Competencies

• Digital Transformation and Cases
• Economics and Digital Economics
• Innovation Management in a Digital and Globalised World

Action and Intercultural Competencies

• Foreign Language
• Intercultural Skills and Ethics
• Creative Problem Solving and Strategy Development
• Internship

Study Abroad Option

Scientific and Methods Competencies

• Mathematical Foundations
• Statistics
• Academic Writing and Research Methods
• Bachelor Thesis

Modules – Specialisations

Specialisation: Logistics

• Value Chain Management with SAP
• Material Flow Systems
• IoT
• Transportation Logistics
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Robotics & Automation in Logistics

Career Opportunities

A BSc in Business Management with a specialisation in Logistics opens doors to high-demand career opportunities in global supply chains, operations, and transportation management. With a solid business foundation and specialised logistics expertise, graduates will be well-equipped to drive efficiency and innovation in international markets.

Potential Graduate Opportunities

• Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Operations Manager
• Transport Manager
• Procurement Specialist
• Inventory Control Manager
• Business Operations Consultant
• Global Supply Chain Director

Accreditations

The degree programme has been awarded the quality seal of the Accreditation Council Foundation. The Accreditation Council Foundation is a joint institution of the federal states of Germany for quality assurance in study and teaching at German universities.

Gisma University of Applied Sciences is state recognised. It also benefits from AMBA accreditation, which was awarded for the Global MBA and is an honour shared by only 6 universities in Germany and 2% of all universities worldwide. The prestigious AMBA accreditation represents innovation and excellence in education.

Entry Requirements

• General university entrance qualification
• English proficiency: B2 (IELTS 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE or Duolingo. Gisma also offers an English test free of charge.
• International students must conduct an entrance test.

Tuition Fees

We offer a range of savings and funding options for our programmes. Fees will vary depending on your applicant status:

• Germany/EU applicants
• Ex-pat applicants
• International applicants

For a full breakdown of all our fees, visit our Fees and Funding page.

Faculty's Industry Experience

Our professors at Gisma University of Applied Sciences are experts in their respective fields, with a wealth of experience and knowledge. They have come from and worked with some of the world’s largest and most prestigious companies, including Amazon, United Nations, Harvard, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, KPMG, Boston Consulting Group, IBM, and Allianz.

Gisma Alumni Survey

At Gisma University of Applied Sciences, we empower our students to launch successful careers. We go beyond education, providing the skills and experience they need to thrive in the professional world. Our graduates are job-ready and make a lasting impact, with many landing positions at top companies.

• 93% of our students found employment six months after graduation
• 88% of our Gisma students secure a job before graduation
• 66% of graduates hold managerial positions in leading organisations
• 77% of our graduates enjoy a salary ranging from €55k to €60k