Logistics

Logistics is an industry of strategic importance in today’s world. It encompasses planning, implementation and control of effective and economically efficient flow of raw materials and components used in production processes, as well as finished products and related information. It is an exciting, rapidly growing sector of the economy. High-speed rail, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, cargo tracking, and closed-loop supply chains are part of the complex world of logistics. Logistics processes have a direct impact on the competitiveness and success of enterprises. Consequently, experts in this area are sought after on the labour market and they are very well paid, while the profession itself is constantly gaining prestige.

If you want to work in a dynamic environment, if you feel good in organizing and planning activities, then the first-cycle studies in Logistics at Vistula University in Warsaw will be your best choice. Our specialities will allow you to develop in the chosen field: production logistics or transport logistics. A diploma in Logistics will open up for you excellent professional opportunities at operational and managerial levels both in Poland and abroad.

Why is Logistics at Vistula University so unique on the education market? The study program has been developed by industry practitioners and our studies have a practical profile. Classes are interactive and based on case studies, workshops and simulations. You will meet outstanding experts and you will get to the bottom of the industry. You will develop skills related to planning, implementation and management of a supply chain.

During your studies, you will get familiar with all the elements of logistics and transport infrastructure. You will learn to use digital techniques, artificial intelligence, modern Internet technologies and information systems used in transport and production logistics. You will also get familiar with the rules and regulations applicable in the industry. You will learn to estimate the costs of logistics processes and use the AnyLogic program used to simulate, model and optimize flows. You will learn how to analyse the functioning of logistics chain links under various business models and find out about the latest trends in logistics.

What can you do on graduating Logistics? After completing your studies, you can start and develop your professional career in logistics, forwarding and transport companies as well as in all production and service companies where supply and distribution processes take place. The industry guarantees constant development and employment stability.

Specialties in the field of Logistics

1. PRODUCTION LOGISTICS

This speciality covers organization, planning and implementation of production processes, inventory management, material and component flow and storage. You will gain practical knowledge, skills and competencies sought by manufacturing companies and you will get familiar with the methods, tools and techniques of logistics, procurement and organization of deliveries as well as collaboration with cooperators and suppliers.

2. TRANSPORT LOGISTICS

This speciality will equip you with comprehensive knowledge in the field of managing the company’s transport operations, transport fleet, deliveries and cargo transport, as well as in the field of forwarding – i.e., organizing and planning transport and transfer, its insurance and settlement of transport orders.

Study program in the field of Logistics

The studies are practice oriented. The program includes such subjects as: production and distribution logistics, logistics infrastructure, commodity science, transport and forwarding, and designing logistics processes.

The study program is based on case studies, expert workshops and simulations of real-life tasks. During the classes you will learn the internals presented by top professionals in this field.

Our study program will be updated to meet the current needs and expectations of employers by introducing elective courses in both specialties. The subjects have a defined number of hours but their contend will be modified on an ongoing basis in line with the demands of the socio-economic environment.