Logistics Engineering (fast track, 3 years)
About the course
This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international logistics industry.
In the right time at the right place
- Can you manage warehouse inventories in an efficient manner?
- How does ketchup end up in the supermarkets?
- Will you be in charge of the logistics operations at an international sports event?
Logistics concerns organising and planning the flow of goods, information and people in the quickest manner possible for the lowest costs, and in which sustainability also plays a major role. In the Logistics Engineering programme, the focus lies on the technical and IT-driven aspects of logistics.
This programme focuses on competency-based learning. This means you will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude required in your future career. Collaboration, communication and organisational skills are key. That is why you will regularly work on real-life projects together with fellow students.
Study programme
The "Logistics Engineering" programme at Breda University of Applied Sciences takes 4 years to complete. This fast track option allows you to finish it within 3 years.
First year
In the first year, you will enjoy great flexibility in your studies. You will gain foundational knowledge of key areas in the logistics industry, such as intermodal transport, manufacturing systems and automation techniques. On the other hand, at the end of the year, you will build specialist expertise by following a study tracks. For this academic year, the available options are:
- Supply management
- Production logistics
- Transport
- Warehousing
- Care logistics
- Event logistics
Second year
In the second year, working in professional practice and studying at Breda University of Applied Sciences are alternated.
You will go on a work placement twice for a period of three months each at a company of your choice. This could be a production company, trading enterprise, hospital or transport company.
For the work placement you can opt for a field connected to the theme you selected in the second year, or you can explore a completely different area. Examples of work placement assignments are:
- Improving the customer service at a transport company.
- Carrying out an analysis of a fleet of vehicles.
- Carrying out an analysis of the flows of goods or visitors.
- Setting up a purchasing plan.
- Designing the setup of a warehouse.
You are encouraged to complete your second work placement abroad.
In the term between the two work placements, you will be based at the university, building in-depth knowledge of supply chains, e-commerce and entrepreneurship.
Third year
At the start of the third year, you will take a minor. You can choose to specialise further in a subject area, or go beyond the limits of your current field by exploring a completely different subject.
In the second half of the fourth year, you will carry out a graduation assignment for a company or organisation with complex logistical flows, for example. Once again you can opt for sectors where you undertook your work placement in the third year or otherwise a totally different area of logistics.
Career Prospects
Graduates are equipped to fill a range of positions, such as production planner or distribution manager at (inter)national:
- transport companies
- production companies
- multinationals
- commercial enterprises
Please be aware of the fact that many graduates start at the bottom of the career ladder - in assistant positions - and work their way up to management positions.
How to apply
You will need three A Levels to apply to Breda University of Applied Sciences.
Candidates with BTECs in relevant subjects will also be considered.
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