Logistics Management

The professional graduate study program is based on applied knowledge and skills that ensure successful provision of logistical support to complex systems. The program provides the necessary knowledge of logistics management, primarily for individuals who wish to work or are already working in logistics and want to further their education in this field.

Upon completion of the program, students acquire professional competencies in logistics management as well as general competencies.

Professional competences include:

• Selection of analytical and information tools to support and monitor the functioning of logistics systems.
• Analysis of logistics process performance.
• Dimensioning and allocation of logistics resources.
• Proposing elements for optimization of logistics systems and processes.
• Managing procurement and distribution systems of goods and services.
• Fleet management.
• Managing the system for maintenance of technical resources in logistics.
• Applying models and methods for managing logistics processes in accordance with business objectives and company strategy.
• Risk assessment in logistics processes.
• Identifying parameters for the introduction of digital technologies and automated systems.
• Applying principles of sustainable development and environmental protection in planning and implementing logistics processes.
• Planning and managing logistics projects.

General competences include:

• Ability to effectively use English for following literature and professional communication.
• Applying appropriate presentation and communication skills – ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders, including teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Adaptability – ability to adjust to changing circumstances and new challenges in logistics.
• Teamwork – ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
• Constructive problem-solving within the professional field – ability to identify problems and find effective solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of technology – understanding and using modern technologies and software tools in logistics.
• Ability for critical thinking and decision-making, as well as ethical and responsible reasoning and acting in professional and social contexts.

Learning outcomes of the study programme:
LM1. Analyze issues related to the development of logistics systems.
LM2. Critically compare and interpret the properties and functions of a logistics system.
LM3. Propose an adequate organization of the logistics system for procurement and distribution of goods.
LM4. Recommend an appropriate supply chain information system.
LM5. Analyze the business economics of a company’s logistics system.
LM6. Assess relevant indicators of interdisciplinary interactions for analyzing and solving logistics tasks.
LM7. Critically justify personal positions, solutions, and proposals in team work on developmental logistics projects.
LM8. Independently analyze logistics optimization indicators.
LM9. Evaluate the status and perspectives of a logistics system.
LM10. Design proposals for improving logistics systems.
LM11. Propose managerial decisions for planning, organizing, and managing logistics projects.
LM12. Evaluate professional and safety aspects of logistics systems.
LM13. Analyze logistics system costs.
LM14. Assess and implement a quality management system in logistics.
LM15. Present proposed solutions to logistics problems within the development and management of projects.
LM16. Assess the importance of human resource management in the context of logistics development.
LM17. Apply appropriate communication methods, professional terminology, and English language communication in an interdisciplinary environment for solving logistics tasks.
LM18. Evaluate software support for modern methods and tools in addressing sustainability issues in logistics processes.
LM19. Assess logistics services from the perspective of sustainable development and environmental impact.
LM20. Self-assess the need and choose methods for continuous professional development and education in the field of logistics.