Logistics Engineering - Master

About the course

In general, the logistics can be defined as an interdisciplinary domain, which is based on the development and the application of specialized equipment, information technologies and economic methods for realizing transportation,  storage and processing of materials, goods, services and relevant information, in all kinds of supply chains, manufacturing facilities and transportation companies.

The main task of the logistics engineering includes the actual realization and supervision of all particular processes, that are related to the delivery and the distribution of goods and/or materials required. The implementation of all these processes must always be realized on a right time moment and at a correct place, but also by providing an appropriate level of quality with minimum possible efforts and expenses.

Logistics engineering uses the principles of fundamental engineering sciences for creation of logistics complexes, as well as for supervision and control of packaging, transportation, handling, storage, commissioning and delivery of goods, materials and information services to all types of customers (both local and international).

The specialists in the area of logistics engineering, i.e., the so-called “logistics engineers”, can successfully find their realization in many important domains of the modern society, e.g., manufacturing, commerce, construction industry, urbanization, transport and communications, energy sector, ecology, mining industry, military planning and supply, medical sector.

Why choose this specialty?

The Logistics Engineering programme aims to provide knowledge and skills that meet the requirements of modern logistics both at national level and in the competitive European and global market.  The Logistics Engineering specialty provides universal and broad-based education in the field of:

• supply chain design and management
• port and air terminal logistics
• in-plant and transport communication systems
• design and automated management of logistics equipment
• modelling and simulations of logistics and transport systems
• computer-integrated design using CAD/CAE engineering systems
• utilising artificial intelligence and expert systems in logistics
• implementation and operation of specialised information systems and identification technology

The high-quality of education in these areas enables logistics engineers to be more flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing labour market conditions and demands. An essential element that significantly expands the opportunity for a successful career is the possibility of continuing education in various programs, both at home and abroad.

What are the entry requirements?

According the application rules of TU-Sofia - http://priem.tu-sofia.bg/

What do you study?

The specialized training of the future logistics engineers includes education and training in highly specialized lecture courses, that are capable to provide the necessary level of competency in the following specific areas:

• manufacturing equipment, logistics equipment, transport and construction equipment;
• elements, components and structures of machines and mechanical equipment;
• methods for analysis and evaluation of logistics processes, methods for construction of logistics systems, methods for supervision and control of logistics systems;
• logistics systems designed for information and respectively developed at identification, operational, operative and administrative levels;
• economical evaluation and management of logistics activities, as well as a study of the corresponding legal frameworks, needed for their realization;
• basics of the European law and standardization, developed in the area of logistics engineering.

The image of Logistics Engineering is developed and enhanced by particular training (of future engineers), effectuated in specialized modules, composed of selective courses with subjects related to the most advanced domains of the modern logistics.

The education and training in fundamental and specialized lecture courses is realized at a very high level, thus providing the necessary knowledge and skills,  needed by future logistics engineers for their realization in the areas of project development and project supervision, operation and management of logistics systems, development of logistics structures in manufacturing facilities, monitoring and supervision of logistics activities etc., etc.

Opportunities for student mobility

Erasmus+

My career

The engineer graduated in Logistics Engineering will find employment in the following fields:

• Special logistics centers, hubs and warehouses
• In the logistics departments of manufacturing, trading, construction and other types of companies and military organizations
• In transport and freight forwarding companies
• In centers for customer service and orders processing
• In design, development and implementation companies and development offices
• In the analytical and IT departments of companies
• In the various departments of government administrations