Degree Programme in Logistics Engineering

The International Choice - Logistics Engineering
(Instruction in English)

Application period: 9 January - 14 February 2012 4.15 pm Finnish time at www.admissions.fi
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering, insinööri (AMK)
Length: 240 ECTS Cr, 4 years
First-choice applicants / Annual intake 2011: 168/40
Annual intake 2012: 30

It's all about logistics!

Have you ever thought how the item you order through internet gets to your mailbox? It’s all about logistics. Travellers get to the destination, items end up to stores and airplanes fly with minimum pit stops and without delays.

The Degree Programme in Logistics Engineering is an international programme specialised in the field of logistics support. It prepares students for careers in logistics within industry, trade and logistics service businesses. It also provides the opportunity to specialise in the field of aviation logistics. The programme is conducted in English, and it is the only one of its kind in Europe.

A logistics engineer plans, implements and controls the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information in the supply chain in order to meet customer requirements.

The focus areas of the degree programme are:

Logistics Management
Logistics Support
Logistics Operations, including transport, materials handling, warehousing and inventory management

Studying

The studies include lectures, teamwork, laboratory work, virtual studies, assignments, and exams. A practical training period (30 ECTS Cr) is also part of the programme. In this international degree programme, you will study one semester or do your practical training outside Finland. Studing in Finland is free, we don't have term fee!

Preparedness to Study

You should be interested in international experiences and motivated to study in a multicultural environment. You should be interested in developing operations in the field of logistics.

Employment Opportunities

After graduation you may work, for example, as a planner, developer, manager, consultant, trainer, supervisor, or entrepreneur. Possible job titles include logistics engineer, development engineer, purchasing engineer, inventory manager, supply chain coordinator, warehouse manager, logistics manager, transport manager.

You will be in charge of purchasing, inventories, warehouses, transport, supply chains, and/or information systems.