Bachelor's in Business Administration – Supply Chain Management Kühne Logistics University

The courses are held in English only.

KLU, one of the top five percent of business schools worldwide (AACSB-accredited), is your launchpad for a future-proof career in any industry you dream. Our BSc in Business Administration gives you far more than core business skills: you will develop KLU’s unique operations mindset – critical, data-driven and action-oriented, ideal for the fast-changing, AI-driven economy. You’ll study fully in English in small classes with classmates from across the world, enjoying a vibrant campus life that’s both fun and full of purpose. Student clubs, events, and close faculty support create a meaningful community where you will build friendships and networks that last well beyond graduation. An integrated internship and semester abroad will give you hands-on experience and a global perspective, while KLU’s strong employer ties will help you move confidently into top Master’s programmes or the job market. Whether you dream of building your own business, you aspire to work for a top company or you decide to keep diving into a specific topic with further education, our BSc in Business Administration is the perfect foundation for your career.

Shape the Future of Global Supply Chains

Are you either already a dyed-in-the-wool supply chain fan or are you at least intrigued by the idea of being the mastermind behind an invisible global flow of material and goods? Then KLU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is the right programme for you. And with the “Supply Chain Management” profile, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to prepare you for a career in one of the most relevant and important industries there is.

Supply Chain Managers (SCMs) play a vital role in ensuring that the products we use every day – whether electric toothbrushes, smartphones, or cars – reach us without any snags. They’re the people who coordinate the entire process, from sourcing materials to storage and final delivery, all while keeping sustainability in focus. Whether it’s reducing carbon emissions or cutting waste, SCMs are the ones who make it happen. But that’s not all – supply chain managers also adapt to cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things, which connects objects and allows them to exchange data in real-time. This creates tremendous opportunities for efficiency and better decision-making, helping companies stay ahead of the competition.

Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is the perfect foundation for launching an international career.

• Start of application period: 1 November
• Early-bird deadline: 15 January (10% discount on overall tuition for fully completed applications)
• Recommended application deadline for international (non-EU) applicants: 31 March
• Final application deadline for international (non-EU) applicants: 31 May
• Final application deadline for European applicants: 15 July

Apply with your transcript of records if you have not yet received your degree certificate.

Admission process: We require an application fee of 50 EUR from all applicants.

BSc in Business Administration

• Standard track with 180 ECTS: 7,300 EUR per semester
• Intensive track with 210 ECTS: 8,150 EUR per semester

Study Supply Chain Management

Dive right in with classes on:

• Programming with Python
• Operations Management
• Inventory and Warehouse Management
• Transportation Management
• Management Science
• Supply Chain Strategy

Prepare for a successful career in a connected world:

• Recognise the potential and limitations of management information systems.
• Translate business problems into models, algorithms, and data-driven solutions.
• Learn to code and master the basics of data management.
• Analyse and implement supply chain strategies that drive results.
• Stay up-to-date with trends, key players, and regulations in the transportation industry.
• Assess and design effective warehouse layouts and streamline warehousing processes.

Do you want to experience a new culture or learn a new language? At KLU, you can embark on an unforgettable journey at one of our 100+ top partner universities worldwide. By immersing yourself in a new environment, you’ll:

• Broaden your horizons with diverse courses and teaching styles
• Forge lifelong friendships with students from around the globe
• Gain valuable intercultural competence – an asset in any international career

The programme includes a mandatory three-month internship. It provides students with hands-on experience at putting into practice the concepts and methods they have learned and enables them to gain an initial insight into relevant business topics. Students in the intensive track have to complete two mandatory internships.

7,300 EUR

BSc in Business Administration

• Standard track with 180 ECTS: 7,300 EUR per semester
• Intensive track with 210 ECTS: 8,150 EUR per semester

Included in tuition fees

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma / school leaving certificate (qualifying you for admission to German universities)
• Proof of English proficiency – It's not that difficult.
• Interview – Meet with our admissions team and faculty members.
• There may be additional requirements for applicants from specific countries.

Have you not yet received your school leaving certificate? No problem! You can submit a transcript of records with your grades so far and provide the final certificate later.

Business Foundations Programme ("Studienkolleg")

Depending on your high school curriculum or course combinations, you may need to complete our one-year Business Foundations programme ("Studienkolleg") before starting the Bachelor’s in Business Administration. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us at study@klu.org.

You can apply for the Business Foundations programme on our online application portal.

There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency. For details, please have a look at our FAQs.

No German language skills are required.

• Start of application period: 1 November
• Early-bird deadline: 15 January (10% discount on overall tuition for fully completed applications)
• Recommended application deadline for international (non-EU) applicants: 31 March
• Final application deadline for international (non-EU) applicants: 31 May
• Final application deadline for European applicants: 15 July

Apply with your transcript of records if you have not yet received your degree certificate.

Admission process: We require an application fee of 50 EUR from all applicants.

At KLU, we’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals with a range of scholarships:

• We offer a limited number of merit-based and need-based scholarships.
• Sports scholarships are available for German and international top-athletes.
• Students with grants from gifted education institutions (Begabtenförderwerke) can apply for a full tuition fee waiver.
• We proudly offer support to students from refugee communities in Hamburg.

Be sure to check out the specific criteria for each scholarship and see which opportunities are the best fit for you!

It is recommended that you start looking for accommodation as early as possible. Our Student Services Office will be happy to assist you in finding suitable accommodation.

At KLU, we’re here to help you launch a successful career with a full range of services designed to give you the competitive edge:

• Pursue and manage your professional goals with our unique systematic and strategic Career Skills Course.
• Benefit from 1:1 consultations with our professional career coaches.
• Learn from high-profile industry professionals in practice-oriented guest lectures.
• Take advantage of exclusive networking opportunities and participate in on-campus recruiting events.
• Connect with alumni through alumni career talks and our alumni portal.
• Access exclusive internship and job offers.
• Showcase your skills in our annual CV book, which is sent to top employers before graduation.

KLU, Kühne Logistics University, is a leading, state-recognised, international university based in Hamburg, Germany, with a second campus in Saigon, Vietnam, and with a planned expansion to Africa and the Americas. Among the top five percent of business schools worldwide, as per AACSB accreditation, KLU offers high-quality education, fully in English, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programmes in business and management, data science and analytics, and notably, logistics and supply chain management.

Funded by the Kühne Foundation, KLU is committed to empowering contemporary leaders with a strong operations mindset. Our teaching and research activities blend academic excellence with a hands-on approach preparing our students to tackle real-world problems with a future-oriented approach. Emphasising digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, KLU shapes leaders to drive responsible and sustainable change globally.

Our students benefit from an exceptional professor-to-student ratio, providing them individual support from world-class, highly research-active professors. Integrated internships, participation in student and sports clubs, and international exchanges with prestigious business schools and universities worldwide provide the best environment to gain additional experience and enjoy their student life. This is rounded off with tailored career coaching and partnerships with top companies to ensure a successful career path.

KLU's Name and Meaning:

• Kühne represents our founder and benefactor, Klaus-Michael Kühne, a visionary German businessman whose influence has shaped KLU’s powerful corporate network, bridging academia and industry while creating exceptional opportunities for our students and alumni.
• Logistics reflects our origins in driving progress in logistics, operations, & supply chains. While this stays core to our mission, offering students a unique edge through an operations mindset, we’ve since expanded into broader management education, earning global recognition with prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing us among the top five percent of business schools worldwide.
• University stands for our faculty’s dedication to producing cutting-edge science. As world-class researchers, they bring the latest insights to students, helping them gain up-to-date knowledge and hone the critical skill of knowledge production. Students learn to differentiate rigorous research from mere opinions, giving them a competitive edge in an era of continuous learning.

KLU's Operations Mindset

The operations mindset is a unique skill set (rooted in our logistics heritage) that allows anyone to approach any challenge with the strategic and pragmatic vision of a leader. This mindset empowers you to “get things done”, enhancing your problem-solving skills by rigorously analysing the situation and coming up with effective and innovative solutions that can be implemented, even in a fast-paced environment. The operations mindset encompasses many skills that are key to moving projects forward, such as strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making (“head”), open mentality, quick adaptability, strong cooperation (“heart”), and a hands-on approach (“hand”).

Hamburg is a popular city among German students. Its cultural spectrum rivals that of Berlin. Students can experience the diverse nightlife offered at the Reeperbahn, enjoy great music at the Elbjazz and Dockville festivals, relax in the cafés and trendy bars in the St Georg and Schanze districts, and watch the Hamburg sunset at the city's popular harbour beach clubs.

With over four million inhabitants, the Hamburg metropolitan area is among the biggest winners to profit from the opening up of Eastern Europe and worldwide globalisation. This metropolis on the water is the most easterly of the northern seaports, making it the ideal port for Eastern Europe. As a global hub serving overseas countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Baltic area, Hamburg benefits from its central position at the confluence of the global trade handled by European logistics.

Hamburg is also considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its extensive stretches of water and green parks and the historic residential areas are renowned. There are many attractive possibilities for leisure activities. These special qualities, together with the maritime atmosphere and its proximity to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, make Hamburg a jewel among international cities.

The historic core of Hamburg's port is the "Speicherstadt", the former warehouse area, where the world's most beautiful warehouse complex was built at the end of the 19th century. Against this background, the new HafenCity is being constructed on the former harbour area, and it is right here – in the centre of Hamburg and right on the waterfront – where Kühne Logistics University is located. Students find everything they need in order to study and feel comfortable. This includes superbly equipped interactive teaching and study rooms, state-of-the-art facilities, broadband wireless access, a well-stocked library, and access to relevant online databases for research.