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    Logistics degrees abroad

    Logistics refers to the sourcing and delivery of products and services. It’s a subject that blends elements of engineering, procurement, IT, business, and marketing.

    As a logistics student, you’ll study the theoretical and practical aspects of successful supply chains. You’ll be challenged to apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios by improving the operations and productivity of existing supply chains. The skills you’ll gain in planning, negotiation, management, and distribution will equip you for a successful career in the field, anywhere around the world.

    Logistics is a booming area of international business that has undergone rapid global expansion. By studying abroad, you’ll see first-hand how the industry operates across borders, make useful professional connections, and boost your employability. You’ll also grow in confidence and independence as you travel the world and forge new friendships.

    Logistics program structure

    Two-year associate degrees provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the field of logistics and are a useful stepping stone into entry-level employment or enrollment on a bachelor’s course.

    A BSc in logistics is studied over three years or four years, depending on your university and country of study. Most universities will also recommend that you undertake a placement year to gain hands-on industry experience and improve your employability.

    If you’re still keen to learn more about logistics after finishing your bachelor’s, you can enroll in a research-based postgraduate qualification. An MSc can be studied over one or two years, depending on if you choose to study on a full-time or part-time basis. After this, you can study a PhD which takes between four and seven years to complete.

    Logistics programs are mainly taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and one-to-one tutorials. Some universities will also arrange regular field trips to logistics companies and guest lectures from industry professionals.

    Methods of assessment will vary from module to module, but you’ll probably be asked to complete exams, essays, written assignments, presentations, and research projects.

    No logistics program will cover exactly the same content because universities around the world offer different specialist elective modules. However, the following core areas of study will feature on most programs:

    • Principles of logistics
    • Logistics of business
    • Warehousing and distribution
    • Logistics management
    • Transport and traffic
    • Materials handling
    • Supply chain strategy
    • Supply chain modeling
    Logistics program structure

    Two-year associate degrees provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the field of logistics and are a useful stepping stone into entry-level employment or enrollment on a bachelor’s course.

    A BSc in logistics is studied over three years or four years, depending on your university and country of study. Most universities will also recommend that you undertake a placement year to gain hands-on industry experience and improve your employability.

    If you’re still keen to learn more about logistics after finishing your bachelor’s, you can enroll in a research-based postgraduate qualification. An MSc can be studied over one or two years, depending on if you choose to study on a full-time or part-time basis. After this, you can study a PhD which takes between four and seven years to complete.

    Logistics programs are mainly taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and one-to-one tutorials. Some universities will also arrange regular field trips to logistics companies and guest lectures from industry professionals.

    Methods of assessment will vary from module to module, but you’ll probably be asked to complete exams, essays, written assignments, presentations, and research projects.

    No logistics program will cover exactly the same content because universities around the world offer different specialist elective modules. However, the following core areas of study will feature on most programs:

    • Principles of logistics
    • Logistics of business
    • Warehousing and distribution
    • Logistics management
    • Transport and traffic
    • Materials handling
    • Supply chain strategy
    • Supply chain modeling

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    Logistics undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in logistics

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      Aviation and Logistics Management - BSc (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,292 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP

      Start date
      September, February
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      Business (Global Logistics Management) - BA Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      30,634 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,634 USD

      Start date
      August, May
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      Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) - BBA Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,234 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,234 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - BBA Florida International University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,566 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,566 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Business Administration: Transportation and Logistics - BA Keiser University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      33,120 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 33,120 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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    Associate in logistics

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      Global Logistics and Maritime Management - ASc University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      50,498 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 65,293 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Water Distribution - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,304 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

      Start date
      August, June, February
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    Certificate in logistics

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      Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics - Cert College of Alameda, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      January, June, August
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    Logistics graduate programs

    Master's in logistics

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      Business (Supply Chain & Logistics) - MBA RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,759 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

      Start date
      July
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      Logistics Management (Advanced) - MBA University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,953 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,971 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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      Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) - MBA Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      11,234 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,234 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Business and Management: Humanitarian Logistics - MA Hanken School of Economics, Finland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,977 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,500 EUR

      Start date
      August
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      Business Management: Logistics & Trade - MSc (with foundation) Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,134 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,300 EUR

      Start date
      November, October, August, May, March, February
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    Doctorate in logistics

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      Supply Chain & Logistics - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      26,729 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,560 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Diploma in logistics

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      Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      14 months
      Annual tuition fee
      12,731 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,922 CAD

      Start date
      January, September, May, February
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      Logistics & Supply Chain Management - GDip C3S Business School, Spain
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      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      5,991 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 5,000 EUR

      Start date
      September, February
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      Maritime and Logistics Management - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      26,415 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,155 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Certificate in logistics

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      Logistics and Supply Chain Management - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,374 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,726 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Maritime and Logistics Management - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      13,208 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,078 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
      Show program overview about Maritime and Logistics Management
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      Supply Chain and Logistics Management - PGCert RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      14,849 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,200 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Supply Chain Management - Logistics - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,218 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Pathway in logistics

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      Logistics and Supply Chain Management Pre-Master's - PGP Kingston University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      13,142 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP

      Start date
      April, January
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    Future logistics careers

    Thanks to the increasingly global nature of the field, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to achieve international success and work smoothly across borders. Some of the most popular jobs pursued by logistics graduates include:

    • Logistics manager
    • Supply chain manager
    • Procurement executive
    • Supply analyst
    • Distribution manager
    • Inventory planner
    • Purchasing and materials manager
    • Customer demand planner

    Employers are always on the lookout for graduates with experience and insight in the sector. As such, it’s a good idea to try and secure a placement or internship with a logistics organization. Your university’s career service can point you in the direction of opportunities and help you approach companies.