Master's Degree Programme in Logistics

Objectives

At Xamk Logistics master studies you deepen your own logistical professional knowledge and skillset concerning managing different logistical processes and practical risk and problem situations – not forgetting the importance of customer focus while executing different logistical operations.

While graduating, you have gained a broad understanding of the wide range of logistics/supply chains. You understand how the different logistical functions are linked to one another and how they can be developed either separately or as a whole. You also know the most important logistics development paths, and can also apply everything you have learned into practice.
The degree programme is aimed at persons having logistics work experience, wishing to deepen their logistics field related knowledge.

Degree programme description

The scope of the study program is 60 ECTS credits

Core competences, 20 ECTS credits
• Analyzing and developing logistics process
• Logistics practical challenges and risk management
• Innovative logistics services
• Logistics RoadMap
All students participate in the core competence courses.


Complementary competence, 10 ECTS credits

You can choose complementary competence studies from a wide range of Xamk Master School’s common studies based on your interests.

These common studies cover courses instructed both in Finnish and English and include the following:
• Research and development
• Management, leadership and entrepreneurship
• International working environments
• Information, digital services and networks.

You can also choose complementary competence studies from other universities provided that they are offered as master’s degree level studies.

If you have previously completed studies at the level of EQF 7, and they match the objectives of the degree programme, they can be accredited as part of your studies. More information is provided by the Degree Programme Coordinator.

Thesis 30 ECTS credits

Implementation of studies

Study flexibly while working

The programme is implemented as a combination of virtual lectures and distance learning; this means that you can study while working. Having a workplace, however, is not a necessity.
The distant/virtual lectures are primarily arranged on Fridays, and, in occasional cases, also on Thursdays or Saturdays.

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device

According to Xamk’s BYOD policy, students must bring and use their own devices on campus.


Study guidance and counselling

At the beginning of the studies, you prepare your personal study plan (PSP) which helps you make choices related to the studies, master’s thesis and international activities. We make every effort to ensure that you can plan your studies in the best way possible, according to your own life situation.


Xamk supports students in different ways in all matters related to their studies. Your studies are supported by the Studies Coordinators who guide you in questions concerning the study environments, study practices, and similar. The services of the Student Affairs Advisors, Student Wellbeing Advisors, Study Counselling Psychologists, and student health care personnel are also available on the campuses.

RDI and cooperation with world of work

RDI and cooperation with the world of work

The degree programme is multidisciplinary, providing you with the opportunity to meet professionals from various fields during your studies. Together with your teachers, they aim to encourage critical thinking and improve your argumentation skills. As a result, you do not only gain new perspectives to your own field, but also contribute to the development of other fields.

The networks created with experts during the studies are also a considerable advantage for you after graduation. This is something that students graduating from Xamk Master School consider one of the most important aspects of the education.

Development-oriented approach to work

At Master School, you learn to retrieve and process field-specific research data and apply it to your own work. Learning is research-based, development-oriented and aimed at promoting innovation.
You can also carry out research work and other assignments as part of Xamk’s research, development and innovation (RDI) projects.
RDI specialists are an essential part of Xamk Master School, building bridges with the world of work. Among Finnish universities of applied sciences, Xamk stands out as the largest in the field of RDI activities. The total number of ongoing projects per year is nearly 200.

Learning environments

The degree programme utilizes e.g. Moodle/Learn and different communication means (e.g. MS Teams). Separate courses utilize learning methodologies and environments that are suitable for each subject/topic. The individual assignments are linked to each student’s workfield, when possible/applicable.