In five years time a logistics specialist is going to be the second most sought-after profession in the labour market. It can be opportunity of a lifetime – also for you! Would you like to join the elite ranks of logistics specialists?

Find out for yourself why it is worth to study at MWSLiT:

1. What type of work awaits me after graduating from Logistics?
2. What is the average salary of those working in Logistics?

3. Which standing does MWSLiT have in the schools’ rankings?
4. Why is it worth to become an engineer?
5. Is having a Master's degree a necessity or a privilege?
6. Where do MWSLiT graduates work?
7. What are the benefits of graduating from Logistics at MWSLiT?

1. What kind of work awaits me when I graduate from Logistics?

The choice of your education path is not an easy one as nowadays higher education institutions offer such a wide range of courses that it may be overwhelming. If you decided to study logistics, that means you made the right choice.

Logistics is a term that describes all activities connected with the process of planning, implementing and controlling the flow of raw materials and finished goods. Logistics aims at satisfying customers’ needs and a logistics specialist is a professional who manages supply, production planning, distribution and transportation.

Logistics does not belong to army anymore, it is not the same as transport, warehousing or forwarding. It is an interdisciplinary science, fully exploited in practice, not only in economy but connected with all kinds of activities. Each person, institution and company is involved in logistic activities, either as an agent or as a customer. All economic activities require resources such as raw materials, energy, information, finished goods etc., which need to be provided in the right amount, at the right place and at the right time – it is an indispensable condition for the effective and competitive economic activities nowadays.

Why is it worth to study LOGISTICS?

Because these days logistics is one of very few aspects of companies’ activities that help them to become more competitive on the market. If we consider the growing demand for logistics specialists and the gross total income, the sector of logistic services is the most lively and dynamic sector on the market. This means you will never be bored while working in logistics!

Who is LOGISTICS for?

Definitely for those who seek challenges, who aim at gaining interdisciplinary knowledge and who in future want to work in a dynamic and fascinating environment. For all those who know how to think logically.

What awaits you?

We offer you a state-of-the-art package of logistic knowledge, cutting edge IT tools and the most riveting case studies. The subjects taught make full use of the novel achievements for logistic processes modelling and are run in computer labs.

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2. What is an average salary of a logistics specialist?

A great interest in the profession of a logistics specialist is caused not only by the fact that it offers an interesting and challenging work – another reason behind the growing interest is a financial aspect as logistics specialists are among those well paid. Until a few years ago not so many people knew what logistics was but nowadays the expression is really popular. If you go through job advertisements in local press you cannot miss the fact that logistic specialists are required indeed in Poland, and as a result their salaries are higher than average.

Salaries offered to logistics specialists depend greatly on the company, but also on their experience and their position in the company. Nevertheless it can be said that it is a well paid job. As a beginner, logistics specialist earns approx. 3,000 PLN net. The average salary ranges from 4,000 to 5,000 PLN net, but an experienced logistics specialist may expect up to 7,000-8,000 PLN. Apart from that many companies offer additional incentives such as mobile phones, laptops, company cars. Logistics manager in a big company may earn up to 15,000-20,000 PLN net, but there are “champions” who scoop even much higher prizes.

The market constantly demands educated logistics specialists. Graduates of Logistics at the International School of Logistics and Transport in Wrocław find their employment in all kinds of business: production, sales and services. The logistic sector (carriers, logistic operators) also needs our graduates who possess the ability to solve managerial problems, to analyse various logistics issues and to design logistic systems.

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3. Which standing does MWSLiT have in schools’ rankings?

Being a student of the International School of Logistics and Transport in Wroclaw, does not mean only a possibility of receiving higher education in a profession of Logistics. It also means having a chance to develop one’s personality and interests. During the time of studies everybody can gather wide experience, especially due to an interesting offer of internships and trainings in logistic enterprises and transport companies. Students' life means not only lectures, but also a number of integration events, plays and games organized by MWSLiT Students' Association. Lectures and meetings concerning Logistic and Transport, organized by Logistics Students' Association „Globe”, actions of French Fan club and many successful sport teams provide students with wide possibilities of development, in logistics as well as in the area of their own interests.

Łukasz Łasa, President of MWSLiT Student Association

Studies at MWSLiT in Wroclaw prepare students to perform leading functions in companies managing logistics processes both in enterprises and in the international corporations. They create active attitude of the graduates who are employed as logistics operators, specialists of materials management, production control, forwarding and transportation, advisors and counselors of logistics.

According to a league table prepared by “Rzeczpospolita” and “Perspektywy” journals, the International School of Logistics and Transport in Wrocław took the third place in Wrocław, and the fourth in the Lower Silesia among the 100 best independent higher education institutions with Master programs.

MWSLiT is the first and the only independent higher education institution offering Master program in Logistics major. The very act of creating the School in cooperation with ESIDEC group of schools from Metz, France was awarded the French Prime Minister’s Jean-Pierre Raffarin prize for the best project in the field of education. Out of 92 international projects that entered the competition, foundation of MWSLiT in Wroclaw was awarded the first prize. The graduates of the School receive two diplomas: the Polish one and the French one. In order to constantly increase the teaching potential, the quality of education and its development, for many years MWSLiT has been receiving resources from the UE for realization of projects that finance modern laboratories, textbooks, special courses, as well as local and abroad trips. Among the teaching staff there are renowned Polish and foreign lecturers . There are also open lectures given by well-known professionals.

For all that studying at MWSLiT is a good investment!

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4. Why does it pay to become an engineer?

The statistics show that by 2025 there will be a shortage of engineers in crucial branches of economy in Poland. This will result in various companies seeking educated engineers. Logistics is one of the branches which has failed to provide sufficient amount of specialist on the market.

Being interested in our School’s offer means you are in the right place. Our School has just created new opportunities for those who are interested in gaining specialist education in the field of engineer’s studies in logistics.

Engineer’s studies are the best education investment that is offered by our School. Beginning from the first year, our freshmen can count on versatile help such as good relations with academic teachers, several forms of free support on two specializations (reduced tuition fees, additional mathematics and physics classes, internships etc.). Moreover, an exceptional atmosphere and various chances of self-development help our students in acquiring both unique education and profession.

Do not hesitate – with us you can join a group of specialists, and engineer’s diploma will open the door to a stable future and professional satisfaction.

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5. Having a Master’s degree: is it a must or a privilege?

The first level studies (Bachelor’s/ Engineer’s) are an educational form that aims at educating high class logistics specialists. During this time students are acquainted with special tools, methods and systems that will enable them to function efficiently in various types of enterprises. They get competencies that will allow them to be specialists in logistic systems.

Master’s studies are a „higher degree of initiation”. The graduates are not only specialists – they are managers, who manage logistic systems. Tools and methods learned during first level studies are now used by them in the area of creating procedures and designing new processes. Students who make decision to continue their education at the second level studies are ambitious people, who do not just want to be a part of already existing solutions, but also want to take active part in creation and development of logistic systems.

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6. Where do MWSLiT graduates work?

The most wanted by employers are now company workers who are entrepreneurial, who can study, think constructively, give answers, explain problems and in the end –

can adapt to the changing environment. The world tendencies show that being competitive means being innovative, that is creative – and exactly such graduates are educated by the International School of Logistics and Transport in Wroclaw.

It is not a secret, that for many years logistics has been one of the areas where lots of employees are still needed. That is why – as the media say –the intensive development of TSL branch (Transport, Forwarding and Logistics) ensures that logistics will not have problems with finding a good job. http://www.polskatimes.pl/28,24348.htm

With help of the Careers Office, graduates and students have a possibility to work in international logistic concerns, such as:

“Logistics specialist is a profession with future ahead of it” – I heard someone saying so a few years ago on a radio. At that time I was considering to start my studies at MWSLIT in Wrocław at major Logistics. Later, during my studies, I was often wondering whether they were just big words or truth. Just before my diploma I started looking through job advertisements and sending off my CV with cover letter. Much to my surprise – out of 5 applications sent I was invited to 4 interviews. One of them was a success – I was employed as a junior logistics specialist in a big transport company. I got promoted after a year. Today I am a head of a newly created logistics and supply department. We are still looking for new employees and quite often we pick the last year students of MWSLiT or the graduates from the School. Having worked in a big transport company for a few years now and being a graduate of MWSLiT myself  I know, that the School educates professional who are well prepared for their future responsibilities and challenges connected with working as a logistics specialist.

Maciek, the graduate of MWSLiT

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7. What are the benefits of graduating from Logistics at MWSLiT?

According to experts, the number of vacancies in Logistics will be increasing together with the development of this scientific area. The conclusions can be drawn that the perspectives for young people who choose this profession are really promising. However, the logistic post in an enterprise is not a cushy job. The requirements of employers towards logistic specialists are very divergent. A logistic specialist has to be able to make a detailed analysis of processes realized in an enterprise, and also make their synthesis and coordination with processes realized by suppliers and clients. He has to posses managerial knowledge concerning planning, organizing, and controlling the processes and at the same time be aware of the basic technical aspects concerning mechanics and automatics of production and warehousing processes. A logistics specialist should be able to work in a group in a way that would enable him to coordinate the processes. At the same time the profession requires the ability of independent problems solving and making important decisions. The didactic staff of the International School of Logistics and Transport in Wroclaw helps students to develop the above mentioned skills. Students are given tools that allow them to analyze, improve and correctly manage logistic processes realized in various types of enterprises. Through games and simulations students are forced to independent thinking and decision making, and at the same time activities are conducted in such a way that they are able to face problems at work. The graduates of MWSLiT openly admit that the education and abilities they learnt in the course of studies helped them finding employment and also facilitated daily activities at work.

Your abilities:

Being a graduate of Logistics at the International School of Logistics and Transport in Wroclaw, you will get competencies in various areas:

• recognizing market needs in the area of logistic services
• improving logistic services
• providing high level logistic services
• creating new logistic products
• making economic-financial analysis of logistic enterprises
• carrying out logistic audit
• using  integrated IT systems in logistic enterprises
• anticipating in management of logistic processes

Your profession:

• As a graduate of this major you will be prepared to work at:
• production enterprises
• transport and forwarding companies
• logistic centers
• trade-service enterprises
• project-consulting units and consulting companies, where logistic, technical, economic, IT knowledge is demanded as well as organizational and language competencies

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