Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Master's Programme

The programme has a multidisciplinary approach to the design, planning and management of sustainable supply chains and logistics strategies, networks, processes and systems and each course brings in aspects of sustainability and circular economy. Many of our teachers are internationally acclaimed researchers who provide students with comprehensive knowledge and pragmatic skills and abilities. Students learn both quantitative and qualitative problem-solving techniques, applied through case studies, project work, business games and simulations.

An analytical mindset and capability to make calculations is needed to develop fact-based recommendations. The programme gives the student solid theoretical knowledge and “hands-on” practical experience through many guest lectures, company visits and assignments in collaboration with industry. The students are offered courses that are both qualitative and quantitative-oriented together with other engineering students on Master’s level.

During the master thesis project, the students work independently applying their skills and solving problems related to logistics and supply chain management, often in collaboration with a company. The thesis project gives experience and valuable contacts that helps to open up to the job market. After graduation, our students will have mastered functionally-oriented problems and they have the ability to work cross-functionally and inter-organizationally.

Programme modules/courses:

Semester 1

• Fundamentals of Logistics & Operations Management
• Warehousing & Materials Handling
• Industrial Purchasing
• Production and Inventory Control 

Semester 2 

• International Physical Distribution
• Supply Chain Management
• Management of Production and Inventory Systems
• and one elective mandatory course 

Semester 3

• Project and Research Methodologies in SCM 
• and 3 elective mandatory Courses 

Semester 4

Thesis Project course (30 credits).

Full list of courses in this programme: www.lth.se/english/study/talsf

Career prospects:

Industrial manufacturing firms and retailers are seeking well-educated personnel for positions such as supply chain manager, logistics manager, operations excellence developer and purchaser. Transportation firms and logistics service providers, such as management consulting firms and software vendors, now recognise the need for personnel with specialist skills within this area.

The profession is growing and graduates have a very interesting and broad job market. A recent survey showed that alumni of this Master’s felt they had learned valuable skills and found employment quickly after graduation. After gradiation, students can find employment in diverse areas such as strategic sourcing, packaging development, warehouse management, inventory management, international distribution, and sustianable supply chain management. A career kan be persued in manufacturing companies, trade and retail companies, logistics service providers, management consultancy firms, providers of logistics IS/IT, and in humanitarian organisations all around the world. Many students have been especially wanted by IKEA, Sandvik, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, and Axis.