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The logistics industry is automating rapidly – warehouse robots, autonomous vehicles, AI-driven route optimization. Professionals who stay operational compete with algorithms. Those who think strategically – supply chain management, digitalization, network planning – are in higher demand than ever. German universities offer logistics programs from dual bachelor’s degrees to international MBA programs. Most are taught in German, but several MBA programs have an international focus.
All distance learning courses in the field of logistics at a glance
We have a total of 15 courses in the field of Logistics.
Logistics Management
- IU International University
- 6 Semester
- from 259 € monthly
- German
Logistics Management
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- 6 Semester
- from 289 € monthly
- German
Logistics - International Management & Consulting
- Centre for Distance Learning in the University Consortium
- 4 Semester
- English
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- 4 Semester
- from 407 € monthly
- German
Logistics Management
- AKAD University
- 6 Semester
- from 219 € monthly
- German
Bachelor of Logistics
- Hamburg Distance University
- 8 Semester
- German
Logistics management
- University of Stuttgart
- 8 Semester
- German
Business Administration, focus Logistics
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- 6 Semester
- from 289 € monthly
- German
Supply Chain Management
- IU International University
- 2 Semester
- from 449 € monthly
- German
International Maritime Management
- Jade University
- 5 Semester
- English
Digitalisation and sustainability in logistics
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- 4 Semester
- Hamburg
- from 521 € monthly
- German
International Logistics and Trade
- University of Wismar
- 4 Semester
- German
Logistics Management
- Wilhelm Büchner University
- 6 Semester
- from 249 € monthly
- German
Business Engineering Logistics
- Wilhelm Büchner University
- 6 Semester
- from 236 € monthly
- German
What can you specialize in?
| Focus | Programs | Typical careers |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics Management | Logistics Management B.A. (IU, AKAD), Logistics Bachelor dual (HFH, Uni Stuttgart) | Logistics Manager, Warehouse Director, Distribution Manager |
| Supply Chain Management | Logistics & SCM M.Sc., Digitalization & Sustainability M.Sc. (Euro-FH), SCM M.A. (IU) | Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Director, Network Planner |
| International & Maritime | International Maritime Management M.Sc. (Jade), MBA International Logistics (Wismar, zfh) | International Logistics Manager, Port Manager, Trade Logistics |
| Business Engineering Logistics | Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Logistik B.Eng. (WBH) | Logistics Engineer, Process Optimization, Technical Project Management |
How much does it cost?
Bachelor’s programs
Master’s and MBA programs
For international students: Most bachelor’s and master’s programs are taught in German (B2 level required). The MBA programs (zfh, Wismar) and the M.Sc. International Maritime Management (Jade) have an international focus and may include English-language components. Financing: DAAD scholarships, Deutschlandstipendium, KfW student loans. International qualifications: anabin.
How are AI and automation changing logistics?
Logistics is one of the industries with the highest automation potential:
- Warehouse automation: Robots handle picking, sorting and packing. Amazon warehouses operate at over 75% automation. Operational warehouse jobs are declining – planning and systems management roles are growing.
- Autonomous vehicles: Self-driving trucks on highways and delivery robots in cities are moving from pilot to reality.
- Demand forecasting: AI predicts demand more precisely than manual planning, reducing overstock and stockouts.
- What stays human: Strategic network planning, supplier relationships, crisis management (Suez blockage, pandemics, geopolitical disruptions).
The Euro-FH M.Sc. “Digitalization and Sustainability in Logistics” is currently the only distance learning program with an explicit AI and digital transformation focus in logistics.
Salary and career prospects
The salary gap between operational and strategic logistics roles is significant:
| Role | Entry salary | With experience |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics Manager | ~42,000 € | 50,000–64,000 € |
| Supply Chain Manager | ~57,000 € | 69,000–84,000 € |
| Head of Logistics | – | 65,000–90,000 € |
A supply chain manager earns 15,000 € more at entry level than a logistics manager. A degree with SCM or digitalization focus is the most direct path to the higher salary bracket.
Frequently asked questions
Logistics focuses on transport, warehousing and distribution. Supply Chain Management covers the entire chain from raw materials to customer delivery – including supplier management, demand planning and strategic optimization. SCM is the more strategic role with higher salary. Most master’s programs here (Euro-FH, IU) have an SCM focus.
The MBA programs (zfh, Wismar) and the M.Sc. International Maritime Management (Jade) have an international orientation and may include English-language components. Most other programs are taught in German (B2 level required).
Yes. The dual bachelor at Uni Stuttgart (5,200 €, state university) is the cheapest option. The dual bachelor at HFH (~1,500 €/semester) is often funded by the training company. The M.Sc. at TH Mittelhessen (7,200 €, state) is significantly cheaper than private alternatives.
Yes. All programs are accredited and follow the Bologna system (ECTS, Bachelor/Master). The logistics industry is inherently international – a German degree combined with SCM expertise opens doors globally.
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