Logistics

The Master’s degree programme in Logistics at Poznan University of Technology is a comprehensive second-cycle programme designed for students who want to gain advanced expertise in logistics management, supply chain management, transport, warehouse management, material flow planning and process design. The programme is offered by the Faculty of Engineering Management. It is a full-time programme taught in English and lasts 3 semesters. Graduates receive a Master of Science degree.

The Logistics master’s programme prepares students to become specialists who can plan, manage and improve the flow of materials, information and services in modern enterprises. The programme provides in-depth knowledge in strategic logistics management, transport systems, warehouse management, supply chain management, production and logistics systems, and the design and reorganization of logistics processes.

The programme offers three learning paths: production and logistics systems, manager of a transport and forwarding company, and logistics systems. These paths allow students to specialize according to their career goals in production, transport, warehouse management, supply chain management, logistics process design or management.

In addition to strategic and logistics management, electronic economy and general subjects, students study a wide range of specialist topics. These include the design of logistics systems and processes, marketing of logistics services, international logistics, IT systems in logistics, activity-based costing, sustainable development in logistics and supply chains, materials management in the circular economy, traditional and modern production systems, road safety, technical standards, technical aspects of operations, business activity, financial management, enterprise risk management, and civil, commercial and tax law.

This programme is suitable for candidates with a background in logistics, business, management, transport, engineering, production, supply chain management or related fields. Students are expected to have analytical thinking skills, an interest in process management, the ability to connect technical and managerial issues, planning skills and openness to working in international business environments.

Graduates of the Logistics master’s programme at Poznan University of Technology may work in managerial positions related to material flow planning, transport, warehouse management, and the design and reorganization of logistics processes and systems. They may also build careers in production and logistics companies, transport and forwarding firms, warehouses and distribution centres, supply chain departments, consulting companies and international enterprises.

Graduates may pursue careers as logistics managers, supply chain specialists, transport managers, warehouse managers, logistics process analysts, production and logistics systems specialists, operations managers or logistics consultants. The programme gives students both technical and managerial perspectives, enabling them to manage complex logistics processes effectively.