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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Logistics Management under the number 174918c, 174918. Who this B.A. in Logistics Management suits — and what you need to join
This online Bachelor suits you if you already navigate supply chains or want to move into them. Typical profiles include: operations or warehouse coordinators at a 3PL who want a formal degree next to full-time work; retail or e-commerce professionals aiming to step into supply chain and transport logistics; or technicians and supervisors from manufacturing who plan to progress into planning, procurement or network management. The programme is taught in German and is designed for remote study from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
Admission requirements
AKAD University admits multiple pathways in line with §58 of the Baden-Württemberg Higher Education Act. Teaching language: German (C1 level).
- With university entrance qualification: Allgemeine Hochschulreife, fachgebundene Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife; or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification earned abroad.
- With foreign qualifications: international school-leaving certificates and prior degrees are accepted if they provide higher-education access; recognition is case-by-case against German standards.
- Without Abitur: admission is possible via recognised professional advancement (e.g. Meister/in, Techniker/in, Betriebswirt/in, Fachwirt/in, Erzieher/in).
- Vocational route: completed vocational training plus relevant work experience, followed by a higher-education aptitude exam; alternatively, you can start via a probationary study phase.
- Required German proficiency (for non-native speakers): proof of German at study level, e.g. DSH-2, TestDaF level 4, or C1 according to the CEFR. A probationary study option is also offered.
- Recommended: fundamentals in mathematics and English at approximately B2 (useful for literature and terminology in global logistics).
Personal requirements
Remote study demands consistency more than perfect prior knowledge. You should bring solid self-organisation, the ability to work through German-language materials at academic level, and confidence with numbers (cost accounting, statistics, Excel-based analysis). Expect a workload of about 30 hours per week in intensive phases; the flexible time models (36–72 months) let you distribute effort alongside a job.
Plan fixed study slots, use a calendar for assignment and exam windows, and break modules into weekly goals. A reliable laptop, headset and broadband are essential for online classes, open-book exams and submissions. Persistence helps most in quantitative modules and when drafting written assignments in German. If you are comfortable communicating in professional German, can manage your time realistically, and are ready to iterate on feedback, you can complete this degree fully online and from abroad.
What will you study in the Logistics Management (B.A.) at AKAD University?
The programme is taught in German. To study fully in German, you typically need proof such as DSH-2, TestDaF level 4 or German C1 (CEFR). AKAD University is a state-recognised private “Fachhochschule” (university of applied sciences). It offers this degree as a Fernstudium – distance learning approved by the German regulator ZFU (ZFU no. 174918c).
You build a solid business foundation first, then specialise in logistics. Instead of a long list of modules, here are the core blocks you will cover:
- Business fundamentals and analytics: Principles of business administration, marketing and HR, plus cost accounting, operational controlling, business mathematics and statistics to support data-driven decisions.
- Law, finance and management: Investment and financing, contract law, company and competition law, and organisation & phase-oriented management to navigate projects and governance.
- Logistics core: Logistics I & II, supply chain management, and the theoretical foundations of logistics – from procurement and production to transport and distribution.
- Digital processes and systems: Business information systems in production and logistics, and applications of business informatics for integrated, IT-enabled value chains.
- Practice and projects: Project workshop, a comprehensive project module, and a logistics simulation (planspiel) that connect theory and real-world decision-making; the programme ends with your Bachelor’s thesis.
Electives allow you to steer your profile towards transport logistics, production and production logistics, logistics networks and global logistics, or digital directions such as the digitisation of logistics, management of digital transformation, international business, services management or digital leadership. All content amounts to 180 ECTS, aligned with the Bologna framework.
How does the Logistics Management (B.A.) distance programme work?
You study fully online with flexible pacing. Teaching and support run via AKAD’s digital campus; learning is asynchronous most of the time, with optional live sessions scheduled in Central European Time. The course has ZFU approval (174918c), signalling state-level quality assurance for distance learning in Germany.
Teaching language and language certificates
The teaching language is German. If you did not graduate from a German-language school, you should expect to present recognised proof of German at around C1 level (e.g. DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4). This ensures you can follow lectures, read study materials and pass assessments.
Learning format and study materials
This is a Fernstudium (distance learning): you use the online campus for digital study texts, videos, web-based trainings and practice tests. You study largely self-paced. Tutoring, forums and learning groups support you throughout; no commute to a German campus is needed for regular study activities.
Exams and where you take them
Examinations are designed for remote students. Online exams and assessment types such as written assignments or projects are standard, so you can complete assessments from abroad with online proctoring. The ZFU approval underlines the suitability of the exam formats for distance delivery.
On-site sessions in Germany
Current delivery is fully online, including exams. There are no mandatory on-site blocks in Germany for this programme. A purely remote programme does not require a visa for study participation.
Workload, time models and time zones
The programme comprises 180 ECTS. Expect about 30 hours per week if you follow the full-time track. Three pacing options are offered: approx. 36 months (fast track), 48 months (standard) or 72 months (extended). Any live elements are scheduled in CET/CEST; recordings and asynchronous formats help if you live outside Europe.
What does the Logistics Management (B.A.) cost?
Tuition is paid in monthly instalments tied to your chosen duration. As an orientation with regular, undiscounted rates: about €389 per month for 36 months (~€14,004 tuition), €319 per month for 48 months (~€15,312 tuition), or €219 per month for 72 months (~€15,768 tuition). A one-time exam fee of €960 applies in addition. Digital learning materials and access to the online campus are included.
You can spread payments across the full study duration to keep monthly costs predictable. If you need more time beyond your selected model, AKAD offers limited free extensions before any extension fees apply. International students typically pay in euros; check that your bank can process monthly SEPA-style payments without added charges from your side.
What careers and recognition does the Logistics Management (B.A.) offer?
This is a 180-ECTS Bachelor’s degree aligned to the Bologna system. AKAD University is state-recognised; the Logistics Management programme is accredited until 30 August 2031 via the university’s system accreditation. For distance learning, it also carries ZFU approval. Internationally, that means a Level-6 Bachelor comparable across the European Higher Education Area and widely understood by employers.
Graduates typically work at the interfaces of purchasing, production, transport and distribution – in industry, retail, logistics service providers, e-commerce and consulting. Roles include:
- Supply Chain Manager: design and optimise end-to-end flows of goods, data and services.
- Logistics planning project lead: ramp-ups, network redesigns or IT roll-outs in cross-functional teams.
- Contract logistics team lead or operations supervisor: manage sites, KPIs and partner interfaces.
- Production planner: align materials, capacity and schedules for stable output.
- Consultant (logistics/digital transformation): improve processes, systems and data integration.
If you plan further study, the 180-ECTS Bachelor enables entry to related Master’s degrees (e.g. logistics, supply chain management, project management, controlling) in Germany and across most Bologna-aligned systems.
Who is the Logistics Management (B.A.) right for – and who not?
This programme suits working professionals who want a recognised German Bachelor without relocating. You learn fully online, pace your studies with three time models, and can sit exams from abroad. A strong interest in data-informed process optimisation and supply chains is helpful.
- You need a fully online German Bachelor with remote exams and flexible pacing.
- You aim to work in logistics, supply chain or operations roles in industry, retail or 3PLs.
- You are comfortable with self-directed learning and project-based assessments.
- You value state recognition, accreditation and the ECTS framework for portability.
- You want elective options to focus on transport, production, global networks or digital logistics.
There are also clear reasons to choose a different programme. Language and assessment format are the main ones for international applicants.
- You do not have the required German proficiency (around C1); the programme is taught entirely in German.
- You are looking for an English-taught logistics degree or an on-campus experience in Germany.
- You need a programme with mandatory lab or in-person components; this degree is fully online.
- You seek direct access to a regulated profession; logistics management is non-regulated and does not lead to licensure.
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