MSc System Logistics

MSc System Logistics — University of Maribor

The MSc System Logistics programme at the University of Maribor is a two-year, second-cycle Master’s degree offered by the Faculty of Logistics (FL) in Celje, Slovenia. The programme comprises four semesters and carries 120 ECTS credits. It is designed to develop advanced knowledge and professional competencies in logistics systems, supply chain management, transportation networks and the efficient coordination of material, information, financial and human flows.

The programme offers instruction in Slovenian and English. However, English-language delivery is subject to a minimum enrolment of 10 students. It combines engineering principles, scientific research methods and modern information technologies to prepare graduates for complex logistics management and development responsibilities.

Programme Overview and Learning Outcomes

The programme focuses on analysing, designing, organising and managing complex logistics systems and supply chain networks. Students develop the ability to apply scientific research methodologies, quantitative analytical techniques and systems-based approaches to optimise logistics processes and organisational performance.

The curriculum emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, effective decision-making and the application of advanced information and communication technologies. Students gain expertise in the movement and coordination of goods, information, money and people through interconnected logistics networks.

Supply Chain Management and Specialised Studies

The programme includes a Supply Chain Management module developed according to the standards of the European Logistics Association (ELA).

Students acquire advanced competencies in supply chain operations, logistics research, quantitative modelling, smart and safe mobility, and global logistics management. The programme includes 36 ECTS credits of elective courses within its total 120 ECTS structure, supporting interdisciplinary learning and specialised professional development.

Admission and English Language Requirements

Applicants generally qualify through a completed Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, including engineering, transport services, information and communication technologies, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, economics, business administration, political science and security services.

Applicants from other academic disciplines may also be eligible but must complete 30 ECTS credits of supplementary study requirements before enrolment. These include Mathematical Methods 1 and 2, Systems Theory, Transport Logistics, and Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chains.

Applicants seeking admission to the English-taught programme must demonstrate English proficiency before the selection procedure. Accepted evidence includes an English B2 certificate or equivalent qualifications, such as TOEFL iBT scores of 87–109 or IELTS scores of 5.5–6.5, as specified in the source.

Career Opportunities and Professional Development

The programme prepares graduates for advanced logistics, supply chain management, transport planning, business analysis and organisational development roles across the public and private sectors.

Potential employers include logistics organisations, transportation companies, manufacturing businesses, government ministries, public agencies, customs authorities and organisations with complex supply chain operations.

Graduates develop the competencies to manage global logistics networks, coordinate organisational processes, analyse complex operational data and implement innovative logistics solutions. They may also pursue doctoral studies after completing the programme.

Accreditation and International Recognition

The source confirms that the programme received approval from the Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia on 20 May 2005.

It also records an external evaluation dated 29 September 2022, valid for five years until 2027, and states that Faculty of Logistics study programmes are internationally accredited by the European Council for Business Education (ECBE) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).