Bachelor's degree program in Logistics (B.A.)

Logistics has developed rapidly, especially in recent years, and has produced new services for a global, networked economy. This change and the scientific discussion of the underlying concepts take up a large part of the curriculum of the degree programs. In particular, the increased importance of information logistics, especially the use of the Internet (eBusiness), is taken into account. Process-oriented thinking and the use of ERP systems for handling logistics processes are further current topics. Changes in internal logistics through integrated material flow systems are addressed in separate courses.

The Logistics degree program aims to meet the emerging demand for qualified logistics specialists and logistics managers and imparts the knowledge required for the diverse job profile of a logistics specialist, with an emphasis on business management and information technology. Building on basic theoretical knowledge, the necessary analytical skills are taught that are required in practice in order to master complex tasks in a methodical and goal-oriented manner.

Exercises integrated into courses, critical discussion of application examples in seminars and reflection on what has been learned on the basis of case studies are therefore an essential part of the course. Project work, case studies and guest lectures are intended to underpin the practical relevance of the course content and give students the opportunity to test the practical applicability of what they have learned.

Our USPs

Our Bachelor's degree program in Logistics has the following special features:

High-quality degree program with application-oriented education

Teaching of business soft skills relevant to success during studies

Numerous Practice Guest Lectures each semester.

Action-oriented teaching formats in close cooperation with well-known companies

Interdisciplinary study program for a broad view of operationally relevant issues

Fact Sheet - Logistics (B.A.)

We have compiled everything you need to know for your decision-making process on the following fact sheet:

Duration of study	5 semesters + 1 semester abroad/internship and Bachelor's thesis, full-time
Admission	Twice a year, in the winter semester & summer semester
Start of studies	End of September/ mid-March
Languages	German and English
Course of study	Semester 1 General Business Administration Business Mathematics Bookkeeping and Cost Accounting Law Human Resources and Marketing Business informatics Semester 2 Investment and financing Accounting and Taxation Statistics and Operations Research Economics Basic Business Skills Semester 3 Introduction to management techniques and business law Production Logistics Distribution Logistics Advanced Business Skills Scientific work Semester 4 Compulsory elective module ERP systems and logistics Process and project management International Business Skills Supply Chain Simulation Semester 5 Procurement management and logistics controlling Logistics applications Transportation Logistics E-Business and Supply Chain Management Semester 6 Abroad/internship and Bachelor's thesis
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Study contents in the Bachelor Logistics

Interdisciplinarity in all its facets
The curriculum of the Bachelor's degree program - Logistics - has an interdisciplinary structure. The understanding of logistics taught is holistic and provides you with approaches for a general logistics perspective.

In addition to the theoretically sound knowledge transfer and the consistent practical relevance, the development of key qualifications such as global or internationally oriented thinking and acting, team, communication and social skills through content and methods is a central concern of our degree programs. Dealing with diversity aspects, unstructured situations and dynamic change requirements are further skills that are of particular importance in a globalized world and are therefore integrated into the course concept.

Content implementation
As a student on the Bachelor's degree program in Logistics, you will be gradually introduced to the complexities of logistics. You will first be taught the basics of business administration before specializing in the core subjects in semesters three, four and five. In the fourth semester, you will be able to apply the knowledge you have acquired in a simulation game to manage a complex supply chain. At the same time, the accompanying skills are taught, such as presentation and language skills. In addition, the increasing proportion of seminars over the semesters shifts education from traditional knowledge transfer in lectures (in the basics) to active learning in small groups. The strong project and application orientation is a specific feature of the degree programs. It can be found above all in the modules in which logistics skills and methodological knowledge are taught. The degree programs are geared towards the competence of a logistician in a responsible position (specialist career or management career) and includes the classic sub-competencies - professional competence, methodological competence, social competence and personality competence. They are thus gradually prepared for complex logistics tasks in a globalized corporate reality.

Globalization and logistics
Due to globalization, foreign language skills play a central role in logistics. You will learn these in the modules BLO240 (Basic Business Skills), BLO330 (Advanced Business Skills) and BLO430 (International Business Skills). By spreading the modules over different semesters, the content and level of foreign language skills taught throughout the course is increased. This includes subject-specific vocabulary and its application in intercultural communication situations.

In order to acquire language skills and prepare for a stay abroad or an internship abroad, which you can complete in the 6th semester, our university offers language courses in English as well as courses for learning foreign languages (e.g. French or Spanish), which you can also take. In terms of content, students receive support from degree program staff in planning a stay abroad.

Your support offer
In addition, the Department of Services & Consulting also offers numerous voluntary events to improve English communication skills. This brings together students from all majors and exchange students. This mix of different language skills coupled with the informal use of the language enables students to expand their language skills and has a positive impact on their overall social skills.

Admission requirements - Logistics (B.A.)

The Bachelor's degree program - Logistics - is admission-free. In accordance with the applicable examination regulations, anyone who has a qualification for university entrance within the meaning of Section 65 (1) and (2) HochSchG and has not lost the right to take examinations for this degree program is entitled to study. You can find a detailed description of which educational certificates entitle you to study for a Bachelor's degree in Logistics here.

In addition to the formal admission requirements mentioned above, applicants should generally have the following general study requirements:

a good general education,
a good knowledge of economics and mathematics in particular,
an interest in business management issues and working in the logistics sector.

To the application

Once you have familiarized yourself with the Bachelor's degree program - Logistics - and have decided to study at our university, your journey begins with the application.

If you still have questions about the application procedure, please contact the following persons:

Applications from the Federal Republic of Germany

Contact Application Management
Ms. Kerstin Brückner

University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen
Student Service Center
Application Management

Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4
67059 Ludwigshafen

A 27
+ 49 (0) 621 / 5203-130
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Applications from abroad

Contact Application Management International
Ms. Johanna Weber

Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences
International Affairs Department

Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4
67059 Ludwigshafen

A 202
+ 49 (0) 621 / 5203-453
johanna.weber@hwg-lu.de

Our interdisciplinary team

The world of logistics is diverse - just like the profiles of our team.

With six dedicated logistics professors in the Department of Services & Consulting, we cover a wide range of services across all sectors, from transport, contract logistics and supply chain management to current issues relating to digitalization, business models, change leadership and drive technologies.

Our interdisciplinary team on the Bachelor's degree program in Logistics is rounded off by our professors from the fields of business informatics, business law, marketing and corporate management. Lecturers for special tasks, such as business ethics or cross-cultural management, as well as experienced managers and specialists from renowned companies from a wide range of industries complete our team in the Bachelor's degree program in Logistics in the form of lecturers or exciting practical guest speakers.