Master of Science in Logistics and Transport Management
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This page is for students on the Master of Science in Logistics and Transport Management, and contains information and contact details relevant to your programme.
Your programme studies
Find syllabus and reading list
Progamme set up, student admitted 2023 and 2024.
Year 1, autumn term
- Core for students with a specialization in Logistics in their Bachelor's Degree: GM0525 Integrated Logistics 7,5 credits (period 1)
- Core for students without a specialization in Logistics in their Bachelor's Degree: GM0529 Logistics Information Systems 7,5 credits (period 1)
- Each course is given every second year:
2025: GM0527 Sustainable Logistics 7,5 credits (period 2)
2026: GM0526 Intermodal Freight Transport 7,5 credits (period 2) - GM0528 Supply Chain Management 7,5 credits (period 3)
- GM0523 Operations Management 7,5 credits (period 4)
Year 1, spring term
- Elective courses: GM0530 City Logistics and Urban Freight Transport 7,5 credits or HRS521 Shipping Law, Digitalisation and Sustainability 7,5 credits (period 1)
- GM0531Retailing, Wholesaling and Logistics 7,5 credits (period 2)
- GM0532 International Trade and Logistics 7,5 credits (period 3-4)
- Elective course 7,5 credits (period 3-4)
Year 2, autumn term
- Elective courses 15 credits (period 1-2)
- GM0540 Research Methods 7,5 credits (period 3-4)
- GM0534 Global Logistic Management 7,5 credits (period 3-4)
Year 2, spring term
- GM0561 Master Degree Project in Logistics and Transport Management, 30 credits
Elective courses
Elective courses can be chosen from within the master's programme, or from other master's programmes at the Graduate school. A list of courses is made available to students each term. List of elective courses:
Student representatives
Information regarding student influence.
Senior student representatives
Stephen Ochieng Nyakoi gusnyakst@student.gu.se
Safee Ul Haq gussafeul@student.gu.se
Junior student representatives
Tajbir Talukdar gustaluta@student.gu.se
Chang Gao guschangga@student.gu.se
Course and programme evaluations
The purpose of the course and programme evaluations is to provide a base for quality control. The results of the evaluations are published at the Canvas page for evaluation results.
Exchange studies
You can study abroad, preferably during term 3. However, there is no formal hindrance for term 2, but you will have more core courses to replace. Please note that all exchange studies are subject to availability, and you need to apply for each term you wish to go on exchange. Please contact International Office for more information about the application process.
Exchange during term 2
If you study abroad during term 2, you must find replacements for the courses:
- City Logistics OR Commercial Shipping & Trade Law 7,5 ECTS each (core)
- Retailing, Wholesaling and Logistic 7,5 ECTS (core)
- International Trade and Logistics 7,5 ECTS (core)
- Elective courses that correspond to a minimum 7,5 ECTS
Exchange during Term 3
If you study abroad during term 3, you must find replacements for the courses:
- Global Logistics Management 7,5 ECTS (core)
- Research Methods 7,5 ECTS (can be taken as a distance course)
- Elective courses that correspond to a minimum 15 ECTS
Core course/s
When looking for replacement courses for your core courses, start by reading the syllabi for the course you would have taken in Gothenburg. Find syllabus and reading list. For course approval, follow the Graduate School specific instructions on the Student Portal: Admitted to exchange studies | Student Portal
Elective Courses
- must be on a graduate level
- cannot have the same/almost the same content as another course you have taken/will take within your programme
- must cover the topics of business administration, finance, economics, economic history and/or economic geography
For course approval, follow the Graduate School specific instructions on the Student Portal: Admitted to exchange studies | Student Portal
Master degree project
The Master degree project course (a.k.a. Master thesis, 30 credits) is the final course in the second year, and it is crucial that you plan your studies accordingly to ensure that you can participate. The course has pre-requisites that needs to be fulfilled before the course starts. We encourage you to review the syllabus thoroughly to understand the specific requirements and make sure you fulfill them. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the entry requirements please do not hesitate to reach out to the study counselling team.
During the autumn in the second year, there will be a preparation for the Master degree project when you design your research proposal and find a thesis partner. You will also be assigned a supervisor for your work. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Master degree project course, please get in touch with the course coordinator Elisabeth Karlsson.