ISM holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing it among an elite global circle of business schools recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact. → More Info
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Data-Driven Logistics Focus
Master quantitative methods, process mining, business intelligence, and operations research – the analytical toolkit that defines next-generation supply chain decision-making roles. → More Info
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Compulsory Integrated Semester Abroad
Spend a full semester at one of around 20 partner universities worldwide, immersing yourself in a new academic culture and building the global mindset employers value. → More Info
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Fast Track to Graduation
Complete the entire master's program in just three semesters via the Fast Track option, accelerating your entry into the global logistics job market without compromising academic depth. → More Info
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Choice of Two Powerhouse Campuses
Study in Frankfurt, Europe's financial capital, or Hamburg, Germany's largest port city and a global logistics hub – both offering modern facilities in vibrant central districts. → More Info
Step into the engine room of global trade with ISM's M.Sc. International Logistics & Supply Chain Management — an AACSB-accredited, 100% English-taught program built for tomorrow's supply chain leaders. You'll master global logistics strategy, data analytics, sustainable supply networks, and operations management while gaining international experience through an integrated semester abroad, a 12-week internship, and the option to earn a second master's degree via the Double Degree pathway. With campuses in Frankfurt and Hamburg — two of Europe's premier logistics hubs — you'll graduate ready to lead complex, cross-border operations anywhere in the world.
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This program is designed for ambitious graduates holding a bachelor's degree with at least 60 ECTS in business sciences or 30 ECTS in logistics, transportation, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering. Ideal candidates combine analytical thinking, intercultural curiosity, and a passion for global trade, aspiring to leadership roles in supply chain strategy, operations, procurement, or logistics consulting worldwide.
The curriculum blends technical depth with strategic breadth across modules including International Operations Management, Transportation Modes & Business Models, Digital & Sustainable Supply Chains, Business Analytics, Process Mining, and Global E-Commerce Supply Chains. Leadership, cross-cultural management, and corporate governance round out the profile. Practical components include a 12-week internship, workshops, excursions, a compulsory semester abroad, and a research-driven master's thesis.
This is a full-time Master of Science program delivered 100% in English, with a standard duration of three semesters of coursework plus one semester dedicated to the master's thesis. Studies begin each September (fall intake) and can be completed on campus in Frankfurt/Main or Hamburg, or fully online via ISM's Distance Learning format. A Fast Track option enables motivated students to graduate in just three semesters, offering flexibility for accelerated career entry.
Graduates emerge equipped to lead in fast-moving, internationally connected industries where supply chain expertise is mission-critical, with strong demand across Germany, Europe, and beyond.
Global Supply Chain Manager at multinational manufacturers
Logistics Manager or Controller within automotive and aerospace OEMs
Procurement and Sourcing Manager in pharmaceutical and retail corporations
Operations and Production Manager at e-commerce and fulfillment companies
Supply Chain Consultant at international management consulting firms
Inventory or Distribution Manager within FMCG and industrial goods sectors
Innovation Manager driving digital transformation and sustainability initiatives
Special Program Features
Personal Selection Over Numerus Clausus
Admission is based on motivation, personality, and skills via an interview-led process – not grade averages – giving driven candidates a fair chance to prove their academic potential. → More Info
Double Degree in Two Years
Earn a second internationally recognized master's degree from a renowned partner faculty alongside your ISM qualification, doubling your credentials without doubling your study time. → More Info
Strong Industry Employer Network
ISM alumni move into leading firms such as Lufthansa Cargo and Continental AG, reflecting deep employer ties across automotive, aviation, retail, and manufacturing sectors in Germany. → More Info
The application requirements for the study program in "International Logistics & Supply Chain Managеmеnt" are:
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Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrее
Previous bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in
Business Administration
Economics
Logistics/Transportation/SCM
Business Informatics
Industrial Engineering
Engineering
Minimum ECTS points required:
180
Minimum ECTS points for the Fast Track option:
210 *
The bachelor's degree must have 60 ECTS points in business sciences or 30 ECTS points in the fields of logistics, transportation, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering sciences.
*An alternative admission to Fast Track is possible via demonstrated work experience or by taking the ISM Pre-Mastеr.
successful participation in the ISM admission tеst
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL iBT
min 80
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
English language proficiency can be demonstrated through any of the following: At least 5 years of English instruction in school, or a minimum of 30 ECTS credits from university modules taught in English (at B2 level), a school-leaving qualification obtained in an English-speaking school system, or a university degree in English Studies, or a university degree completed in English.
The application deadline for the M.Sc. International Logistics & Supply Chain Managеmеnt at International School of Management (ISM) depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application is open all year. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. International Logistics & Supply Chain Managеmеnt
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Winter Semester
Summer Semester
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Open all year
Open all year
Application mode
Directly at university
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
Open all year
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
Open all year
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test (entrance exam and interview)
School-leaving diploma (such as high school diploma, vocational diploma, or equivalent) in the original language incl. subjects and transcript of recοrds
Proof of English language proficiency at min. level B2 &nbsр;
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СV
8
Τranslatiοns
9
Proof of Background Knowlеdgе
10
Proof of Professional Experienсе
Testimonials
I am pursuing a Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, building on my Industrial Engineering background and driven by a passion for global logistics. This degree equips me to navigate today’s complex, interconnected business world. International experience is essential to me: my dual degree in management in Australia provided strategic insights into how businesses are organized and prepared me to address global challenges and opportunities.
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