MSc in Transport and Logistics
Logistics and transport are essential to modern society. Civil engineers have always
participated in the creation of new infrastructure, but technological and societal
developments have made infrastructure problems increasingly complicated. Now logistics planning and management have developed into separate scientific disciplines and specializations.
The DTU Master is one of the few full MSc courses in Europe dedicated to transport
and logistics. The engineering approach to transport and logistics implies mathematic
modeling and computer-based solutions to optimize transport and logistics.
The students obtain in-depth knowledge about traffic, transport and logistics in
combination with skills in software technology, data analysis and statistics, operations
research, geo-informatics, economics, planning and management.
The student may choose to focus mainly on one mode, e.g. road transport or rail, or the focus can be multi-modal. The study can focus on applications used for real-size problems and the master project may be completed in cooperation with private firms or public authorities. The focus can also be on methods and research so that graduates wishing to
pursue a PhD and research career will be prepared for this.
This degree program enjoys a wide network of contacts among both private enterprises and public authorities with which projects can be undertaken during the course. It also has links with international universities, enabling students to spend one semester studying abroad.
Program coordinator:
Professor Otto Anker Nielsen
International Affairs:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +45 45 25 10 23
Homepage: www.dtu.dk
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Tuition fees
EU/EEA citizens € 0, non EU/EEA citizens: € 13,500 pr year
Start dates
Danish students: February and September 2008
International students: September 2008
Length
Four semesters
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Area of study
Engineering & Technology
Last update
2008-07-02
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Length
Four semesters
Start dates
Danish students: February and September 2008
International students: September 2008
Application Deadline
Students wishing to begin an MSc program in September 2008 must apply by March 15, 2008
Teaching Language
English
Exams Required
Degree:
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Science obtained at an internationally recognized university.
Grade point average.
At least 70-75% of the maximum obtainable grade. Can vary depending on the grading system of the university having awarded the Bachelor degree.
Special Solid skills in Mathematics plus basic computer and programming skills.
English language proficiency:
Minimum entry levels:
TOEFL Paper-based 573
TOEFL Computer-based 230
TOEFL Internet-based 88
IELTS 6.5
Other Requirements
BSc degree in Mathematics, Software Technology, Civil Engineering, Transport or Logistics, or Mathematical oriented studies in Planning or Economics.
Application form
www.dtu.dk/English/education/MSc/Admission_Application/Application.aspx
Course content
Transport and logistics – study lines
Transport and Business Logistics
Transport and business logistics aims to optimize transport, flows of goods and logistics. This study line considers the design of logistics systems and the planning and support of existing systems. The effectiveness of such systems is important to many companies.
Transport logistics concerns the planning and optimization of specific transport activities as well as larger transport systems, e.g. fleets of ships or airplanes, roductionlocation,
shipping and transport-network design.
Candidates will be able to plan and optimize:
• Company distribution systems, including supply chains and flows of goods
• Public transport systems
• Production and internal transport in firms
• The location of company units, for instance service units and production units
• Capacity-requirement and -use in transport systems
Traffic Planning and Traffic Engineering
Traffic planning creates the foundation for decisions about the construction of new
infrastructure or large-scale investments in public transport. Traffic planning and traffic engineering form the basic ingredients in controlling public transport, freight transport and road networks. Knowledge of traffic engineering, e.g. capacity and traffic performance, is an important component when planning transport systems.
After completion of the study line, the student will be able to:
• Evaluate the analytical basis for decisions in traffic policy
• Specify models and apply and validate model calculations
• Carry out analysis based on traffic engineering and relate the results to model
calculations
• Design the geometry of traffic infrastructure Assess environmental consequences
• Carry out cost-benefit appraisal of projects
• Develop customized decision-models
• Describe the basis for decision-making in both technical and user-friendly ways
Traffic and Transport Modeling
Traffic and transport models are computer-based mathematical models used to determine the consequences of new infrastructure or policies.
Traffic and transport modeling is fundamental in planning and deciding on large-scale traffic infrastructure investments and for the daily planning and management of transport. The study line is method-oriented; the methods may be used for any scale (local to global), for all modes and for passenger and freight transport.
Students will learn to:
• Construct new models and maintain existing ones
• Specify models and evaluate the results
• Use models to plan transport systems (public traffic, road traffic, freight traffic etc.)
• Communicate model results
• Contribute to large-scale planning projects
Intake per year
60
Application/vacancy ratio
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Number of nationalities
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Average age
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Tuition fees
EU/EEA citizens € 0, non EU/EEA citizens: € 13,500 pr year
Scholarships
State Scholarships are given to a group of Non-EU/EEA citizens and Company Sponsorships are given to a group of EU/EEA citizens.
PLEASE NOTE that students do not have to apply for scholarships or sponsorships separately. The
respective program committees will nominate the recipients among all admitted students on the basis of their qualifications and previous academic performance.
Financing contacts
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