MSc International Logistics & Supply Chain Management International School of Management (ISM)

Courses are held in English.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management programme at ISM focuses on business management methods and skills in international logistics and supply chain management. You will be taught to analyse strategic and operative problems, develop solution concepts and apply them effectively in business practice.

You will benefit from lecturers from the most renowned logistics and consulting companies as well as from ISM's involvement in projects with logistics companies, such as an international research centre for sustainable logistics and mobility. This excellent network gives you access to practical projects and valuable contacts in the industry.

In order to fully prepare you for a career in international supply chain management, in this programme:

• You’ll spend a semester abroad at one of the 190+ ISM partner universities around the world.
• Optionally, you can opt for the double degree at a partner university and graduate with two degrees at the same time.

ISM is the first German private university of applied sciences that was internationally AACSB accredited in 2024 – only around six percent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited, an internationally-recognised mark of quality for excellence in teaching, research, and social impact.

This programme is offered at our locations in Frankfurt/Main and Hamburg.

Applicants who require a visa for studying in Germany must submit their application documents by the following deadline:

• 15 July (Semester starts in September.)

For all other applicants, the admission period ends at the latest in August.

You can apply up to one year in advance (admission test result is valid for one year).

• 6,480 EUR per semester
• Monthly payments are also available upon agreement with university.

One-time enrolment fee

• EU & EEA (European Economic Area) students: 600 EUR
• Non-EU students: 1,500 EUR

Semester 1-2: Blend of core business management concepts and principles with the essential skills for logistics and transport management

Semester 3: Semester abroad at one of the ISM partner universities in Europe or overseas

Semester 4: Master's thesis

Practice-oriented lectures, a consulting project that focuses on trends and business challenges in logistics and supply chain management and a twelve-week practical phase are important components of the course. Furthermore, students have the possibility to complete an international double degree.

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In order to fully prepare you for a career in international logistics, in this programme

• You can study completely in English.
• You’ll spend a semester abroad at one of the 190+ partner universities around the world.
• You can additionally opt to pursue a Double Degree, graduating with a second degree from a partner university of the ISM.

A 12-week compulsory internship during the first semester guarantees a high level of practical relevance.

6,480 EUR

• 6,480 EUR per semester
• Monthly payments are also available upon agreement with university.

One-time enrolment fee

• EU & EEA (European Economic Area) students: 600 EUR
• Non-EU students: 1,500 EUR

Included in the tuition fee

On average, the cost of living is about 1,000- 1,100 EUR/month.

• A successfully completed Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS points or an equivalent course of study at a university or university of applied sciences or a foreign higher education institution of corresponding rank
• Examinations must be at least 30 ECTS points in the field of business sciences.
• Submission of the online application form and uploading certain documents (Bachelor's degree certificate (if available), transcript of records, CV, letter of motivation, English language certificate of level B2)
• Successful participation in an online admission process

Admission process:

The admission process consists of preparing a brief case study presentation and an online interview with the programme director.

To the application form

Applicants should provide proof of English proficiency through one of the following:

• TOEFL (at least a score of 80, Internet-based) or
• IELTS (at least 6.0) or
• Cambridge (FCE) or
• a degree in English studies or
• at least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education programme or
• native speaker of English (assessed on a case-by-case basis)

Applicants who require a visa for studying in Germany must submit their application documents by the following deadline:

• 15 July (Semester starts in September.)

For all other applicants, the admission period ends at the latest in August.

You can apply up to one year in advance (admission test result is valid for one year).

ISM is a private university of applied sciences that is financed solely by tuition fees. It supports international students with the allocation of scholarships – usually partial scholarships of 25% to 50% of the tuition fee – to enable suitable, highly motivated students to study at the university.

More information on scholarships and study financing

As an international student in Germany, you can work part-time (20 hours per week) during the semester and full-time (40 hours per week) during the semester breaks. This means that over the course of a year, you can work a maximum of 140 full days or 280 half days without requesting approval from the German Employment Agency.

ISM does not have private dormitories and cannot offer student accommodation.

The Career Centre is the central service for student internship applications, career entry guidance, and help with the set-up of a student's own network. It is the interface between students, alumni, and companies. The Career Centre offers the best possible support to students in order to help them get access to internships, prepare them for job interviews and find the best suitable career path.

Buddy Programme

International students can benefit from the start of their studies from the help of a fellow, older student, a so-called Buddy, who will organise different activities and meet with them throughout the semester.
Also, study coaches will help assist students, answer their questions and make sure they have a great study experience.

Optional German language course before semester start

Students can take part in a three-week intensive German course prior to the beginning of each semester. There will be a course for beginners and, if there are enough interested students, we will also offer a course for advanced learners. This course can be booked for approx. 480 EUR. In addition, optionally, we also try to offer three different language courses during the semester for free: Beginners + Intermediate + Advanced Business.

Contact the International Office for more info on these services.