Transport and Logistics (GIST-TUM Asia)

Course of studies

Degree

Master

Duration of study (semesters)

4

Language

Englisch

Location

Singapur

Description of course of studies

GIST’s Master of Science in Transport and Logistic equips students with the academic proficiency and hands-on training to understand the challenges and the knowledge know-how required for developing solutions associated with logistics and transport processes. Students will develop in-depth understanding in the areas of transportation and logistics management. The Master’s degree is awarded by Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany.

An 18-month' (3-semester') full-time research and application focused programme during which students will complete 12 modules in semester 1 and 2 in transportation and logistics topics including 8 core and 1 specialization area. Each technical module has 45 lecture hours. In addition, students will take 6 other, non-technical short modules. A 2 months' internship and a 6 months' master thesis are required to be carried out in semester 3. The internship and thesis can be undertaken either at TUM or in a company in Singapore or Germany.

This programme is research and application focused, and will last for 18 months (3 semesters). During this time, students will complete 12 transport and logistics related modules in semesters 1 and 2; these include 8 core module and 1 specialised module. Each module has 45 lecture hours. In addition, students will take 6 other non-technical short modules. Furthermore, a 2-month internship and a 6-month master thesis will be carried out in semester 3. The internship and the master thesis can be undertaken either at TUM or in a company in Singapore or Germany.

Program structure:

The Master of Science in Transport and Logistics is a full-time research and application focused programme that runs for 18 months (3 semesters).

Core Modules

General Topics Modules

• Statistical Methods for Transportation and Logistics Processes
• Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistics Processes
• Business & Technical English

Transportation Modules

• Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control
• Transport and Urban Planning
• Railway and Road Design

Logistics Modules

• Introduction to Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Decision Support for Logistics Management
• Logistics for Specific Transport Modes

CHOOSE Elective

*Specialization: Transport

• Traffic Operation and Control
• Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools
• Public Transport Planning
• Airport and Harbour Design
• Construction and Maintenance of Traffic Infrastructure

OR

*Specialization: Logistics

• Industrial Logistics
• Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management
• Bulk Goods Industry Logistics
• Managing for Sustainability
• Technologies for the Future of Logistics
• Logistics for the Service Industries (incl. Health care logistics)

*3 modules have to be chosen from the specialization area and the remaining module can be a selection of one of the two specialization areas.

*Students are required to choose 3 modules from ONE specialization area plus 1 additional module from either of the two specialisation areas.

TUITION FEES:

The tuition fee is SGD 9.000 (Singapore Dollars) per semester

Curriculum (link)

http://tum-asia.edu.sg/programmes/graduate-studies/transport-logistics

Major fields of study

Transport and Logistics

Course of studies

Transport and Logistics (GIST-TUM Asia)

Internship

Internship

An eight-week internship with an industrial company (usually in Singapore or Germany ) will enable students to apply their knowledge on attractive industrial projects.

Application and admission

Aptitude test

yes

Start of course

Beginning of August of each year

Application Period

01.12. - 31.03.

Admission notification

Via email after verification of application documents

Application documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree (electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent degree in other relevant disciplines), certified translation of the above documents (if not in English or German), name and contact details of two references (minimum two recommendation letters from professor), a motivation letter or statement, relevant professional practice and TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English.

Application documents (International students)

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree (electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent degree in other relevant disciplines), certified translation of the above documents (if not in English, or German), name and contact details of two references (minimum two recommendation letters from professor), a motivation letter or statement, relevant professional practice and TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English.

Application form/ Online application (Link)

http://www.tum.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/application-and-acceptance/filling-out-an-online-application/

Further information on admission procedure (link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/

Information | Counselling

Academic counseling

Dr. Andreas Rau

General student counseling (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studienberatung/

Contact

Studienberatung

Study and examination regulations

Examination information

Examination and academic issues will be handled by the secretary of examination board.

Further links

Website of course of studies (link)

http://tum-asia.edu.sg/programmes/graduate-studies/transport-logistics

Department website

http://www.gist.edu.sg/

Women's representatives (link)

http://www.genderzentrum.tum.de/en/wir-ueber-uns/contacts-in-faculties/

Study abroad program coordinator

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Rau