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Master of E-Commerce and Logistics
- Cologne, Germany
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An English-taught master joining the e-commerce and logistics industries.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of E-Commerce and Logistics. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- E-commerce retailer
- Online marketplaces
- Platform provider
- Import and export agencies
- Online payment services
- IT solution provider
- Online marketing agencies
- Logistics service providers
- Warehousing firms
- Transportation companies
- Global forwarding
- Data analytics
- Doctoral study
Curriculum
- Four semesters (120 credits) in a Markets-Application-Progress-Strengthen sequence: industry introduction
- IT solutions and operations (warehousing
- Fulfilment
- Parcel delivery)
- Portfolio design
- Digital channel management and strategic sourcing
- Then digital marketing and service relationships. Semester three offers electives such as corporate finance.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor's degree (generally 180 credits) with the subject-specific credits set per programme
- Admission interview
- English B2 for English-taught and German B2 for German-taught programmes. Source: https://www.hs-fresenius.com/admission-requirements/.
Accepted academic background
Master: completed bachelor's degree (generally 180 credit points, 80% completion accepted per FAQ) with programme-specific subject credits (e.g. 60 CP in computer science or business), MBA also needs 1 year of professional experience, Admission interview (15 min), CV and bachelor transcript.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 52
- Cambridge 169
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements. Applications are accepted all year round. Apply through the institution's admissions portal (no application fee. A one-time registration fee is charged
- See Notes). Upload your CV and bachelor transcript of records within 10 days. Attend the 15-minute admission interview. Sign the study contract. Non-EU students pay a 3
- 000 EUR deposit deducted from final-semester tuition. Non-EU students apply for the student visa with a blocked account and arrange German health insurance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €11,400 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €75 EUR |
| Deposit | €500 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Cologne |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Economics & Media |
| Department | Department of E-Commerce and Logistics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €11,400 EUR per year. The application fee is €75 EUR. The deposit is €500 EUR. The estimated living cost is €10,800 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 52, Cambridge 169. An interview is required.

