Engineering products and processes are becoming increasingly complex. Making these manageable and realisable is the task of systems engineering.Here, systems-thinking is becoming increasingly important.Customer requirements must be documented early on, development processes defined and design procedures structured in every detail, right up to the handover of the finished product – without losing sight of the overall concept.
The degree programme Systems Engineering and Management will give you the specialist knowledge you need to handle these tasks successfully in industry. The course is offered in four variants with different specialisation subjects for this reason.The three-semester Master's degree programme is the result of cooperation between multiple departments at Ulm University of Applied Sciences, with the goal of providing an attractive further qualification for Bachelor graduates of engineering degrees, who are aiming for a future role in management.
With the specialisation topic “Logistics” (SYL), you will acquire the engineering science knowledge you need about technical logistics systems, computer-supported planning, control and simulation of logistics systems, as well as energy efficiency in production and logistics.In addition, you will also acquire economics knowledge – particularly in controlling, cost calculation, management and staff leadership.
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Prerequisites
To apply for the Master’s degree programme SYL you need an above-average qualification in a technically-oriented degree from a German university or a comparable foreign university – with a standard study period of at least three years and course content corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credit points.Furthermore, you should have sound knowledge and skills: equivalent to that obtainable at the Ulm University of Applied Sciences in the Bachelor's degree programmes Industrial Engineering or Industrial Engineering/Logistics.Other prerequisites are a good knowledge of German and English, as well as successful participation in a selection interview.
If you are not able to provide complete evidence of the knowledge and skills stated above before starting your studies on the Master's degree programme, but (due to the quality of your first degree and the result of the selection interview) it is to be expected that you will be able to complete the degree programme successfully, you may be admitted: on the condition that you acquire the missing knowledge within one semester.
Course schedule
The course has a modular structure.The standard study period of the full-time course is three semesters.The course plan is structured into four subject groups, the contents of which are aligned with the latest findings from the logistics and production management sectors.The course plan comprises advanced engineering knowledge in important future-oriented topics, broadened by the economics subjects necessary for managerial tasks.
The subject group “Mathematical/Scientific Fundamentals” will teach you the applied mathematics you need to know for planning, designing and managing logistics systems.In the subject group “Systems Engineering”, you will study engineering science in greater depth over four modules: building on previous knowledge from the Bachelor’s degree programmes, but now from the perspective of complex systems and introducing you to the latest developments in scientific knowledge.The subject group “Management” will teach you the commercial skills you need for successful operational management in the logistics sector.Here three compulsory modules and one alternative module must be completed.In the subject group “Scientific Working” you will conclude your course with a project and a Master’s Thesis.After successful completion of the degree programme, you will be awarded the academic degree title “Master of Engineering”.
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Career prospects
Completion of the Master’s degree programme Systems Engineering and Management – Logistics will qualify you for challenging managerial roles in procurement and production logistics or in supply chain management, as a project, group or department leader.As a graduate of this specialisation, you will take on tasks in planning, constructing, operating and managing complex logistics systems.As well as qualifying you directly for a career, completion of the Master’s degree programme also entitles you to enter the civil service on the “höheren Dienst” career path and enables you to do a doctoral degree.
The most important sectors to consider are the manufacturing industries, logistics service providers, and consulting companies who offer logistics planning and optimisation-related services.In southern Germany, local manufacturing industries feature in particular the automotive manufacturers with their numerous supplier companies, as well as the machine building sector with its global market.Globalisation, competitive pressures and increasing energy costs mean we can expect the importance of optimised logistics systems and processes to grow.Therefore, this specialisation offers you an advantageous position in the jobs market and good career opportunities in the long-term.
Certified quality
By deciding to undertake a quality-assured degree programme at Ulm University of Applied Sciences you are well prepared for the future.All our Bachelor's and Master's degree courses are accredited.As part of the accreditation, the feasibility of the degree programme, the contents of the course of study and the suitability of the course's graduates for the requirements of their future careers are assessed.This means that you will receive a degree qualification which is recognised and quality-certified, which will help you with the recognition of your degree programme – both nationally and internationally.The accreditation of the degree programmes at the Ulm University of Applied Sciences offers students and employers a reliable guide regarding the quality of the degree programmes.
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The course and examination regulations define the conditions and legal requirements for a proper degree course.
Please note: if you are already a registered student at Ulm University of Applied Sciences, it might be that a different version of the course and examination regulations apply for you.The course and examination regulations which were in effect when you started your course are the ones which apply.If in doubt, please contact your Studiendekan.
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The module handbook describes the modules belonging to the degree course, their content, the intended learning outcomes, and the form of academic assessment.
Please note: the module handbook / module list is updated by March 1 for the relevant summer semester and by September 1 for the relevant winter semester, and is valid from this point onwards.Please contact your programme adviser if you have questions regarding earlier module descriptions.
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