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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

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    Logistics undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in logistics

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      International Logistics Management - BA Altinbas University, Turkey

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      8,500 USD
      Start date
      February, September
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      Business (Global Logistics Management) - BA Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      30,634 USD
      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Management - Managerial Logistics - BSc University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      29,800 USD
      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - BBA Florida International University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      18,566 USD
      Start date
      January, August
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      Logistics and Supply Chain Management - BBus RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      34,560 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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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
      Tuition fees per year
      65,293 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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      Supply Chain and Logistics Management - ASc Goodwin University, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      24,888 USD
      Start date
      January, May, September
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    Logistics graduate programs

    Master's in logistics

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      Global Logistics - MSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      9 months
      Tuition fees per year
      54,434 USD
      Start date
      August
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      Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics - MSc Linköping University, Sweden

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      19,000 USD
      Start date
      September
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      Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics - MSc Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      15,000 EUR
      Start date
      September
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      Business (Supply Chain & Logistics) - MBA RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      30,720 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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      Logistics Management (Advanced) - MBA University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      30,971 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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    Doctorate in logistics

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      Supply Chain & Logistics - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      34,560 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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    Diploma in logistics

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      Logistics & Supply Chain Management - PDip C3S Business School, Spain

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      6,500 EUR
      Start date
      February, September
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      Maritime and Logistics Management - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      34,155 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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      Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Co-op) - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      14 months
      Tuition fees per year
      15,922 CAD
      Start date
      January, February, May, September
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      Logistics and Supply Chain Management - PGDip Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      18,900 NZD
      Start date
      February, July
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    Certificate in logistics

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      Supply Chain and Logistics Management - PGCert RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Tuition fees per year
      19,200 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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      Maritime and Logistics Management - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Tuition fees per year
      17,078 AUD
      Start date
      February, July
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      Supply Chain Management - Logistics - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      16,531 CAD
      Start date
      September
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      Logistics and Supply Chain Management - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      16,726 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
      Tuition fees per year
      9,500 USD
      Start date
      January, April
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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.