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
Progamme set up
Courses for student admitted 2021 and onwards. Find syllabus and reading list
Year 1, autumn term
- Students without previous logistic courses: GM0525 Integrated Logistics 7,5 credits (period 1)
- Students with previous courses within logistics and transport: GM0529 Logistics Information Systems 7,5 credits (period 1)
- GM0526 Intermodal Freight Transport 7,5 credits (period 2) or (given every second year) GM0527 Sustainable Logistics 7,5 credits (period 2)
- GM0523 Operations Management 7,5 credits (period 3)
- GM0528 Supply Chain Management 7,5 credits (period 4)
Year 1, spring term
- GM0530 City Logistics and Urban Freight Transport 7,5 credits
or (given every second year) Commercial Shipping Law 7,5 credits (period 1) - GM0531 Retailing, Wholesaling and Logistics 7,5 credits (period 2)
- GM0532 International Trade and Logistics 7,5 credits (period 3)
- Elective 7,5 credits (period 4)
Year 2, autumn term
- Elective 7,5 credits (period 1)
- Elective 7,5 credits (period 2)
- GM0534 Global Logistics Management 7,5 credits (period 3)
- GM0540 Research Methods 7,5 credits (period 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
Jiayi Li, guslijin@student.gu.se
Annisa Ramadhianty Broström, gusannisro@student.gu.se
Junior student representatives
Stephen Ochieng Nyakoi gusnyakst@student.gu.se
Fahmida Hasan gusfahmiha@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 choose to study abroad, preferably during Term 3. However, there is no formal hindrance for Term 2, but it is easier to study abroad during Term 3.
Elective Courses
1) must be on a graduate level
2) cannot have the same/almost the same content as another course you have taken/will take within your programme
3) must cover the topics of business administration, finance, economics, economic history and/or economic geography
Core course/s
You must find an approved replacement course for the core course/s during your exchange, unless the course can be taken as a distance course. Find syllabus and reading list.
Exchange during Term 2
If you choose to study abroad during Term 2, you must find replacement courses for the core courses:
• City Logistics OR Commercial Shipping & Trade Law
• Retailing, Wholesaling and Logistic
• International Trade and Logistics
Exchange during Term 3
If you choose to study abroad during Term 3, you must find replacement courses for the core courses:
• Research Methods can be taken as a distance course
• Global Logistics Management (can be replaced by an in-depth logistics course).
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.