Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Procurement Education in Venlo
With its 44,000 students, 4,500 members of staff and a range of courses covering almost every sector, Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions for higher education in the Netherlands. The 31 schools teach approximately 100 bachelor courses in the variants full-time, part-time, sandwich and in-service.
In addition, 31 master variants are available, as well as 10 Associate degrees. Of these, 17 courses are offered in English. Of the total of 57 minors, 16 are taught in English and 1 in German. The number of registered students of non-Dutch nationality is over 5,000 in addition to more than 150 registered incoming exchange students.
Fontys has agreements with over 380 partner institutions in more than 60 countries all over the world. Of which 30 agreements are managed on a central level, which enables students and staff from all Fontys Schools to study or teach abroad. But also administrative and supporting staff are encouraged to share knowledge and exchange with our partners abroad. Most of the partner institutes offer courses taught in English.
Fontys in Venlo is renowned for its expertise in the area of internal and external logistics and has established itself as a non-disputed centre of expertise offering academic courses in Logistics Management. They originate from a structural and explicit demand for well-trained and practical logistic experts with hands-on experience.
Academic Programs
Bachelor Degree Programs
- BSc in Logistics Engineering / Logistics Management (4 years, English, Venlo): Within the LE study program you’ll learn to be the business process engineer for internal projects or as consultant, understanding the demands and requirements of people, processes and systems. At Fontys you can choose between two logistical study programs. After three semesters you choose for either Logistics Management or Logistics Engineering and possibility to go to one of the partner universities abroad and other short term activities with university partners. In the third year you specialise in an area of your choice in a minor or semester abroad. After that you will do an internship at a company. In the fourth year you come back to Fontys to specialise more and you end your 4-year study programme with a bachelor thesis which you write during your second internship.
- BSc in Logistics Management - International Fresh Business Management (4 years, English, Venlo): International Fresh Business Management is a study course that combines marketing, logistics, economics and the knowledge of the fresh chain for local, regional and international markets. Food marketing addresses all aspects relevant for selling fresh produce - from market research and analysis to the development of strategic marketing plans and the development and implementation of operational marketing and sales plans. Thewre are two internships and possibility to go to one of over 125 partner universities all over the world.
Master Degree Programs
- MSc in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM) (1 year, Venlo & Plymouth): Greatly enhance your employability in areas of international logistics and supply chain management with a programme that includes options to study abroad, gain a dual award title and join the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association (PYNDA) upon graduation.
- MSc in International Procurement and Supply Chain Management (IPSCM) (1 year, Venlo & Plymouth): Prepare yourself for a management role within the international procurement and supply chain sectors with this flexible qualification. Take advantage of opportunities to study abroad and stand out to employers with a qualification accredited by the accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and recognized by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Nautical Institute.
- MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) (1 year, Venlo & Plymouth): Build the skills and competencies to help businesses manage the planning, production and delivery of their products and services. Learn how advanced operations management, modern and sustainable supply chains, and the flow of information therein have become the bedrock of competitive advantage in an ever-changing global business environment. Become a confident professional in operations and supply chain management and make a decisive step towards securing a very exciting career.