Mathematics in Science and Engineering

All students in the programme are required to complete the following list of compulsory core modules before selecting their specialisation:

• Statistical Methods for Transportation and Logistic Processes
• Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes
• Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control
• Transport and Urban Planning
• Highway Design
• Soft Skills (Excursion Practical Experience in Warehouse & Distribution)

There are three specialisation areas offered: Transport, Logistics and Railway Engineering

Students who choose Transport or Logistics are required to complete all of the core modules within their selected specialisation area followed by four specialisation modules in their specialisation and one specialised module from the non-selected specialisation of the two options.

Students who choose Railway Engineering are required to complete all of the core modules within their selected specialisation followed by two to four specialised modules in the Railway Engineering specialisation, reaching a total of 11 credits.

Logistics as a Specialisation

• Core Modules:
  • Introduction to Business Logistics
  • Decision Support for Logistics Management
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Cross-Discipline Modules (Business & Technical English, Selected Topics in Business Management, Aspects of European and Asian Relations Today, Selected Topics in Business Administration)
• Specialised Modules (choose four modules from the list below and one from the Transport specialised modules):
  • Industrial Logistics
  • Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management
  • Health Care Logistics
  • Green Supply Chain and Risk Management
  • Design and Application of Material Handling Systems

Transport as a Specialisation

• Core Modules:
  • Introduction to Business Logistics
  • Decision Support for Logistics Management
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Cross-Discipline Modules (Business & Technical English, Selected Topics in Business Management, Aspects of European and Asian Relations Today, Selected Topics in Business Administration)
• Specialised Modules (choose four modules from the list below and one from the Logistics specialised modules):
  • Traffic Operation and Control (ITS)
  • Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools
  • Public Transport Planning
  • Airport and Harbour Design
  • Rail Transport and Rail Planning
  • Urban Road Design

Railway Engineering as a Specialisation

• Core Modules:
  • Traffic Operation and Control (ITS)
  • Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools
  • Rail Transport and Rail Planning
  • Trackworks I
  • Trackworks II (Urban Rail Focus)
  • Public Transport Planning
  • Train Control and Signalling Systems
  • Rolling Stock
  • Soft Skills (Cross-cutting fundamentals and methods)
• Specialised Modules conducted in Munich (Choose two to four modules from the list below. Each student must accumulate 11 credits.):
  • Civil Engineering in Energy Technology
  • Energy Systems and Energy Economy
  • Power Transmission Systems
  • Local Public Transport Strategy and Organisation
  • Geo Information
  • Land Use and Transport (Strategies and Models)
  • Road Design
  • Computer Aided Traffic Engineering with Matlab
  • Urban Infrastructure Design
  • Strategies in Megacity Regions and Developing Countries

Internship (12 ECTS)
Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

Educational organisation

The programme of study will comprise the following:

• Months 1-10: lectures, laboratory work and industry excursions in Singapore
• Months 11-12: two-month internship at a company (in Singapore, Europe, etc.)
• Months 13-18: six-month Master's thesis in Singapore or Germany, at TUM or in a company
• Months 18-24: Students who choose the Railway Engineering specialisation are required to complete this additional six-month semester at TUM's main campus in Munich.

Part-time studies through extended candidature

Study abroad unit(s)

Programme overview:

• Months 1-10: lectures, laboratory work and industry excursions in Singapore
• Months 11-12: two-month internship at a company (in Singapore, Europe, etc.)
• Months 13-18: six-month Master's thesis in Singapore or Germany, at TUM or in a company
• Months 18-24: Students who choose the Railway Engineering specialisation are required to complete this additional six-month semester at TUM's main campus in Munich.

All students may complete an additional semester in TUM, resulting in an addition of a three-month break and a six-month semester at TUM prior to the internship.
The student can choose any module from all faculties in TUM, subject to the approval from the faculties and registration process via TUM Asia, and visa approval.

Internships

After two (or three) semesters of coursework, all students have to complete a (minimum) two- or three-month internship with the industry or with an academic institution. It is required for the student to complete an internship related to his or her field of study at TUM Asia.

One can secure an internship in Singapore, Germany, or in any other country in Asia, Europe or the rest of the world. Students who have secured a scholarship with their sponsoring company will conduct their internship in the company (this can be conducted in any branch of the company worldwide). Students without an industrial sponsorship are to look for internships independently. It is expected that all students take an active approach in this search for internships. TUM Asia will help provide students with any possible internship opportunities, but students are to lead the search for internships on their own.

Forms of assessment

Each module has a continuous assessment and a final exam. We use a credit point system. The final transcripts contain both international and German grading.

Course objectives

As a professional with the MSc in Transportation and Logistics, it is possible to start a career in many different areas of the logistics and transportation sector. Some examples include the following career areas and job possibilities:

• Any kind of freight and logistics enterprises
• Transportation and logistic consultants
• Government
• Public transport authorities
• Urban and regional planning departments
• Transportation companies (land, sea, air)
• Automotive industry
• Infrastructure-maintaining companies

If you are interested in research and/or pursuing further studies, you can also work in many different research institutions and organisations. By holding an MSc degree, you are also entitled to apply for a doctoral/PhD course.

Language requirements

Applicants whose native language or medium of instruction from previous studies (e.g. Bachelor's programme) is not English must submit at least one of the following:

• TOEFL requirements: minimum 605 for paper-based test / 234 for computer-based test / 88 for Internet-based test
• IELTS requirements: overall IELTS results of at least 6.5

Academic requirements

Applications are open to candidates who hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any of the following areas (but not limited to these areas): Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Economics.
However, if you are not sure whether you fulfil the admission requirements, kindly contact us.

Enrolment fees

Approx. 115 EUR per semester

Costs of living

Around 1,000 SGD per month in Singapore and around 700 EUR per month in Munich for accommodation, living, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses

Funding opportunities within the university

Limited scholarships from renowned partners in the industry and TUM Asia-scholarships.
These awards are highly competitive and are given in recognition of students with outstanding academic achievements, strong leadership qualities, and good moral character as well as good recommendations or testimonials.
The selection for scholarship recipients is at the discretion of the relevant industry sponsors. This may include full or partial coverage of the tuition fees. A monthly stipend will be given in some cases.
TUM Asia offers a limited number of bond-free scholarships to students. These scholarships will offer subsidies in tuition fees ranging from 20%-100% subsidies.
http://tum-asia.edu.sg/admissions/scholarships/

Arrival support

We provide information upon arrival in Singapore and Munich.
We fully assist in visa issues.
We offer an orientation week to new students in order to inform students about residence permits, insurance, etc.

Accommodation

It is not easy to find a place to live in Munich - but it is not impossible either! TUM supports students and employees in their search for accommodation, providing personal advice, in-house listings and useful information to ensure that you can quickly find a place to call your own: http://www.tum.de/en/university-life/accommodations/
With high rents and not enough rooms in halls of residence, the Munich rental market is one of the most competitive in Germany - especially for students. The city boasts over 1.4 million inhabitants, with more people moving to Munich every year - many of them attracted by the excellent study opportunities that Munich has to offer.
Student halls of residence usually offer affordable accommodation for students. The Munich Student Union runs most of these halls of residence - more information at http://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommodation/