Study purchasing, logistics and supply chain management: Management knowledge in a unique combination
Logistics management at Pforzheim University - embedded in a broad business studies program, you will learn purchasing, logistics and supply chain management in theory and practice. This creates excellent career opportunities in a variety of interesting fields of activity along the entire supply chain.
- The foundation: A broad business studies program to acquire the fundamentals of economics
- Specialization: Technical and methodological knowledge in purchasing, logistics and supply chain management for the planning, organization, optimization and control of procurement, production and distribution
- Application-oriented studies: a full-semester internship as well as practical projects with regional companies to gain practical experience
- International experience: Optional possibility for an individual semester abroad or internship abroad through a wide range of foreign partner universities, also to improve your language skills as well as your intercultural competence
- Degree: Bachelor of Science Business Administration (B. Sc.)
Further information
Start of studies
The study program begins in the winter and summer semester.
Start of studies in summer semester: 01 March
Start of studies in winter semester: 01 September
Application deadline
Application deadline for summer semester: January 15
Application deadline for winter semester: July 15
Number of study places
Summer semester: approx. 20 study places
Winter semester: approx. 40 study places
Duration of studies
The standard duration of study is 7 semesters
Scope of the study program
The Bachelor's program at Pforzheim University is a full-time program with a total of 210 ECTS credits.
Program language
German (at least 24 credits in English)
Pforzheim Model
Comprehensive business fundamentals, e.g. business administration, economics and law, identical for all study programs at the faculty. In the further course of the program, the proportion of courses from your specialization purchasing, logistics and supply chain management then increases successively.
Course of studies
1st - 2nd semester (basic studies)
In the first two semesters, you will take courses in the basics of economics, as well as first introductory courses in your specialization.
3rd - 4th semester (main studies)
In the third and fourth semesters, the proportion of basic business courses decreases, while the proportion of courses in your specialization of purchasing, logistics and supply chain management increases.
At the same time, if you wish, you can plan your semester abroad during this period. The semester abroad is optional in the study program and is usually completed by students in the period between the 5th and 6th semester.
5th semester (main study period)
As part of the Bachelor's degree program, students regularly complete a six-month compulsory internship in a company in the 5th semester, which can also be done abroad.
6th - 7th semester (main studies)
In the last two semesters, you will take courses specific to your study program, such as the practical project. In addition, you will write your Bachelor's thesis in the seventh semester and take the oral exam
Prerequisites
The entry requirement is a higher education entrance qualification. Good English language skills are essential. Non-native speakers must prove sufficient knowledge of German.
Contact
If you have further questions regarding our study program or the application procedure, please do not hesitate to contact us: logistik(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de, Tel.: 0049 7231 28-6096
Benefits
In addition to free WiFi access on campus and roughly 70 workstations there are two laboratories available for the logistics students - equipped with software systems for simulations, critical path analysis, route optimization, site optimization and route planning as well as application systems for purchasing and logistics, MS Office packages and internet accesses. Moreover, students have the possibility to lend tablet computers and other seminar and presentation technology.
The Goal
Students have broad knowledge of theories and their practical application in order to understand business functions and processes.Expert knowledge
The Learning Objectives
After completion of the program the students will be able ...
1.1 ... to demonstrate their distinguished and sound competencies in General Business Administration.
1.2 ... to demonstrate their distinguished and sound competencies in Economics.
1.3 ... to have command of legal methodology for case solutions on basis of claims.
1.4 ... to solve business problems based on profound data research skills and by applying quantitative methods.
1.5 ... to demonstrate profound expert knowledge in their field of specialization.
The Goal
Students are able to use information technology successfully. Digital Skills
The Learning Objectives
After completion of the program the students will be able ...
2.1 ... to know and understand relevant IT software tools used in business and their features and have a solid understanding of digital technologies.
2.2 ... to effectively use and apply information systems to develop solutions in business settings.
2.3 ... to effectively use digital technologies to interact, to collaborate and to communicate.
2.4 ... to handle the professional use of digital technologies in a responsible manner.
The Goal
Students demonstrate profound analytical and critical thinking skills. Critical Thinking and Analytical Competence
The Learning Objectives
After completion of the program the students will be able …
3.1 ... to implement adequate methods in a competent manner and to apply them to complex problems.
3.2 ... to critically reflect and interpret findings and to develop comprehensive solutions for complex problems.
The Goal
Students recognize issues and conflicts in the areas of ethics, sustainable development and social responsibility which can arise from economic and business activities and account for them accordingly. Ethical awareness and Sustainability
The Learning Objective
4 After completion of the program the students will be able to develop sound strategies in the areas of ethics, sustainable development and social responsibility and are able to apply them to typical economic decision-making problems.
The Goal
Students are able to express ideas and arguments clearly and convincingly in oral and written communication. Communication and Collaboration Skills
The Learning Objectives
After completion of the program the students will be able …
5.1 ... to express complex issues effectively in writing.
5.2 ... to demonstrate their oral communication skills in presentations.
5.3 ... to work successfully in a team by performing practical tasks.
The Goal
Students are well-prepared to act successfully in a global business environment. Internationalization
The Learning Objectives
After completion of the program the students will be able …
6.1 ... to understand and explain business challenges in an international context.
6.2 ... to articulate themselves in a professional manner in international business.
6.3 ... to successfully demonstrate awareness of cross-cultural differences.
