Logistics
Study programme title in Est.
Logistika
Study programme title in Engl.
Logistics
TalTech study programme code
EALM02
MER study programme code
2000
Study programme version code
EALM02/25
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Jelizaveta Janno
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
120
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Transport Services
Broad area of study
Services
Study field
Transport services
Curriculum group
Transport services
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
BSc degree in logistics from TalTech or applied higher education in the field of transport and logistics from Tallinn University of Applied Sciences,
other graduation certificates shall be assessed on an individual basis, more detailed information from access conditions and admission requirements of TalTech. Show more...
Study programme aims and objectives
Acquisition of core, vocational, professional and occupational
competencies and skills needed for independent work or continuing studies at doctoral level in the field of supply chain management, logistics and transport planning in accordance with professional standards.
Graduated students are ready to work in logictics, transportation, distribution, manufacturing, warehousing and trade companies, as well as in public sector or in consultancy field.
Graduated students have knowledge about newest and innovative trends – what happens in organisations in Estonia, neighbour countries and in North Europe, and based on that is direction-pointer in organisation development. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
A graduate:
- behaves ethically in complicated situations,
knows ethical aspects, opportunities, limits and public role of his/her activities and renders justified assessment in issues related to supply chain engineering, logistics or transportation planning;
- possesses systematic overview and thorough knowledge about definitions, theories, trends and research methods related to supply chain engineering, logistics or mobility engineering;
- recognises and creates interdisciplinary links that are expressed in critical knowledge about professional problems and problems between different fields;
- possesses thorough knowledge in a narrower area of supply chain engineering, logistics or mobility engineering;
- assesses critically his/her activities in solving problems related to supply chain engineering, logistics or transport planning;
- assesses his/her personal and other persons' need for additional training, professional and occupational development and commands effective methods necessary for independent studying;
- continues studies or attends in-service training, works as a specialist and developer in the field of supply chain engineering, logistics or transport planning, incl. internationally;
- knows occupational standards and qualification requirements of his/her profession. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering (logistics and supply chain management), Master of Science in Engineering (mobility engineering)
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
12.0
Core studies
24.0
Special studies
54.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
24.0
Total
120.0
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       MAIN SPECIALITY 4: logistics and supply chain management
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         MODULE: General studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      To teach the skills of business process engineering, modelling, measurement, analysis and improvement, including knowledge and skills of lean management.

      To give an overview of entrepreneurship and innovation management for efficient and effective organisation management and development.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Is able to explain by argumentation the need of business process design, modelling and management.

      Engineers process modelling activities in company.
      Chooses and uses appropriate process improvement methods and tools.
      Defines company long term development based on entrepreneurship and innovation principles.
      Manages different development projects.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Optimization Methods and Artificial Intelligence
      EMT1135
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Business Process Management
      MMK5270
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Total: 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Core studies 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      To teach knowledge and skills in supply and delivery chains engineering and management,
      those finance management. To give an overview about modern and suitable business information systems and effective mathematical models for demand planning and management.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Designs and models holistic supply chains, using common techniques.

      Applies different business IS for supply- and delivery chains automation and efficient management.
      Uses various demand forecasting models and performance indicators used for planning, monitoring and managing demand.
      Uses appropriate approaches and methods for managing of finance flows in supply- and delivery chains.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Demand Planning and Management
      EML0080
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Logistics Systems
      EML0130
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Data in Supply Chains and Mobility Systems
      EML0180
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Financial Management
      MEF5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Special studies 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      To teach of vocational and occupational competencies in the field of strategic logistics and supply chain management and digitalisation,
      warehousing and purchasing, transport management, transport technologies and freight forwarding. To create possibilities for using the skills if the administration of relations between companies within the scope laid down in occupational standards.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Develops in accordance with company's strategy the logistics and supply chain strategy of company and offers and chooses the solutions for digitalisation.

      Analyses and streamlines the logistic and supply chain processes of company, as a part of it defines requirements for supply chain objectives, performance indicators and quality, identifies customers' demands for supply chain communicates them to management.
      Involves company's different units in satisfying customer demand in a way that is most beneficial for company, as a part of it develops trust and cooperation between different links of supply chain, identifies and eliminates within the scope of his/her authority obstacles that hinder smooth operation of supply chain.
      Conducts supply chain activities' benchmark studies.
      Identifies company's needs for logistics services and/or performs the purchase and sale of logistics services.
      Identifies and solves company's transport related problems.
      Identifies reasons of problems related to warehousing and solves such problems.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Economic Influences on Logistics
      EML0060
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Digital Supply Chain and Strategy
      EML0070
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Procurement and Purchasing Management
      EML0100
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Transport Logistics and Supply Chain
      EML0140
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Working or Teaching Training (Internship)
      EML0150
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Master’s Seminar
      EML0160
      6.0
      6.0
      2.0
      0.0
      4.0
      A
      SK
      Total: 36.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Mobility Management and Infrastructure
      EML0010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S1
      Mobility Planning and Policy
      EML0020
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.5
      E
      K2
      Logistics Special Fields
      EML0050
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      S1
      Modern Vehicle
      EML0120
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Marine Transportation
      EML0170
      6.0
      4.0
      2.5
      0.0
      1.5
      E
      K
      Effects of Mobility
      EML0190
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Quality Management
      EMT0060
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Concurrent Product Development
      EMT8600
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Urban Mobility and Traffic Modelling
      ETT0330
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Technology Entrepreneurship
      MMJ5280
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      H
      S
      Methods of Analysis in Business Research
      MMK5250
      6.0
      4.0
      1.5
      0.0
      2.5
      E
      S
      Business Negotiation and Intercultural Communication
      MMM5350
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S2
      Organization Development and Change Management
      MMO5490
      6.0
      8.0
      1.0
      4.0
      3.0
      E
      K2
      Managerial Psychology
      MMP5680
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      H
      K
      Port operation and bases of management
      VME0330
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Free courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      Module provides students with a possibility to choose subjects according to special interests and according to the future specialisation preferences.
      Learning outcomes
      Possesses competences described in subject cards of elected and successfully completed courses.
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         MODULE: Graduation thesis 24.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      To teach how to perform the independent scientific research,
      which deals with a solving of a holistic topical problem. To create an opportunity for applying theoretical knowledge to solving practical problems at academic MSc level.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Knows how to use theoretic knowledge in analysing logistics-related problems and synthesising solutions.

      Has knowledge about the methodology of scientific research and knows how to implement such knowledge.
      Writes a graduation thesis compliant with all applicable requirements and defends it at a public defence.       Show more...
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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           1st Semester
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           2nd Semester
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           3rd Semester
      • +
           4th Semester
  • +
       MAIN SPECIALITY 5: mobility engineering
    • +
         MODULE: General studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      To teach the skills of business process engineering, modelling, measurement, analysis and improvement, including knowledge and skills of lean management.

      To give an overview of entrepreneurship and innovation management for efficient and effective organisation management and development.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Is able to explain by argumentation the need of business process design, modelling and management.

      Engineers process modelling activities in company.
      Chooses and uses appropriate process improvement methods and tools.
      Defines company long term development based on entrepreneurship and innovation principles.
      Manages different development projects.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Optimization Methods and Artificial Intelligence
      EMT1135
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Business Process Management
      MMK5270
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Total: 12.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Core studies 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      To teach knowledge and skills in supply and delivery chains engineering and management,
      those finance management. To give an overview about modern and suitable business information systems and effective mathematical models for demand planning and management.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Designs and models holistic supply chains, using common techniques.

      Applies different business IS for supply- and delivery chains automation and efficient management.
      Uses various demand forecasting models and performance indicators used for planning, monitoring and managing demand.
      Uses appropriate approaches and methods for managing of finance flows in supply- and delivery chains.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Demand Planning and Management
      EML0080
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Logistics Systems
      EML0130
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Data in Supply Chains and Mobility Systems
      EML0180
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Financial Management
      MEF5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Special studies 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      Create an understanding of the principles of land use planning and best practice. To teach the use of scientific research methods in transport,
      including analysis and forecasting methods of the transport network, and their practical use.
      To provide an overview of the impacts of the transport system, including the theoretical basis of road safety, To introduce and teach the key concepts of vehicle traffic, the development of new and safe vehicles, and the dynamics of vehicles and traffic flows. To provide an overview of the process of organizing and planning passenger transport and modern information technology solutions for transport management.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Knows the basics, strategy, theories of spatial planning.

      Can participates in managing and monitoring of transport network collective planning and designing process by ensuring creative, high-quality and economically substantiated solutions.
      Uses methods of basic research for defining scope of transport projects.
      Knows public transport planning process, has an overview of management charts,
      passenger transport indicators, studies, ticketing systems and information/communication technology solutions used in transport.
      Can apply vehicle motion theory to estimate dynamic properties of vehicles and traffic flows.
      Knows and can apply innovative principles and approaches to design new and safe vehicles.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Mobility Management and Infrastructure
      EML0010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S1
      Mobility Planning and Policy
      EML0020
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.5
      E
      K2
      Transportation Information System and Public Transport
      EML0030
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Working or Teaching Training (Internship)
      EML0150
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Master’s Seminar
      EML0160
      6.0
      6.0
      2.0
      0.0
      4.0
      A
      SK
      Effects of Mobility
      EML0190
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Total: 36.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Logistics Special Fields
      EML0050
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      S1
      Economic Influences on Logistics
      EML0060
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Motion Theory of Vehicles
      EML0110
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Modern Vehicle
      EML0120
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Quality Management
      EMT0060
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Concurrent Product Development
      EMT8600
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Computer aided Road Engineering
      ETT0260
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      0.0
      4.0
      A
      S
      Urban Mobility and Traffic Modelling
      ETT0330
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Technology Entrepreneurship
      MMJ5280
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      H
      S
      Methods of Analysis in Business Research
      MMK5250
      6.0
      4.0
      1.5
      0.0
      2.5
      E
      S
      Business Negotiation and Intercultural Communication
      MMM5350
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S2
      Organization Development and Change Management
      MMO5490
      6.0
      8.0
      1.0
      4.0
      3.0
      E
      K2
      Managerial Psychology
      MMP5680
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      H
      K
      Port operation and bases of management
      VME0330
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Free courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      Module provides students with a possibility to choose subjects according to special interests and according to the future specialisation preferences.
      Learning outcomes
      Possesses competences described in subject cards of elected and successfully completed courses.
    • +
         MODULE: Graduation thesis 24.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      To teach how to perform the independent scientific research,
      which deals with a solving of a holistic topical problem. To create an opportunity for applying theoretical knowledge to solving practical problems at academic MSc level.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Knows how to use theoretic knowledge in analysing logistics-related problems and synthesising solutions.

      Has knowledge about the methodology of scientific research and knows how to implement such knowledge.
      Writes a graduation thesis compliant with all applicable requirements and defends it at a public defence.       Show more...
    • +
         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
      • +
           1st Semester
      • +
           2nd Semester
      • +
           3rd Semester
      • +
           4th Semester