Introduction

Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading technical universities and strives to create a lasting value for society through excellence in education and research. Following the same vision, TUM Asia opened its doors in Singapore in 2002 to bring German academic excellence to Asia, and has been conducting Master and Bachelor programmes since then.

To meet the growing demand of trained professionals in the industry, TUM Asia is now offering individual course modules as Professional Certificates in order to meet the needs of the Asian logistics, transport and rail industries. 

Learn from recognised experts in the Master of Science in Rail, Transport and Logistics programme, featuring modules from the Railway Engineering, Transportation, and Logistics specialisations. Upgrade your skills and broaden your network with like-minded students from all around the world.

Programme Structure

The modules listed are available as short courses for individuals seeking new knowledge in the fields of Railway Engineering, Transportation, and Logistics. Each short course will be recognized as a Professional Certificate which will add value to your career skills and your resume. 

Modules Available

LOGISTICS

  • Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management
    Consumer goods logistics and supply chains, from store to supplier, E-commerce and innovative applications
    Prof. Dr. Christian Kille, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
    2 – 13 March 2020 (45x45min)
  • Decision Support for Logistics Management
    Shortest path problem, travelling salesman problem, vehicle routing problem, warehouse location problem
    Prof. Dr. Constantinos Antoniou, Technical University of Munich
    5 – 8 August & 13 – 16 August 2019 (45×45 min)
  • Design and Application of Material Handling Systems
    Load units, storage technology, sortation, robot handling, packing and loading, IT-systems, courier & express
    Dr.-Ing. Roland Johannes Fischer, Fraunhofer
    (45x45min)
  • Green Supply Chain and Risk Management
    Evolution of green movement, green supply chain planning, green packaging, global and local risk management
    Dr. Hanns Zeltinger, z-consult Pte. Ltd. Singapore
    6 – 10 July & 13 – 17 July 2020 (45x45min)
  • Health Care Logistics
    Modern hospital management, health care value chain, strategic sourcing and logistics for hospital management
    Prof. Dr. Jörg Schlüchtermann, University of Bayreuth
    24 – 28 February & 2 – 6 March 2020 (45x45min)
  • Industrial Logistics
    Manufacturing industry, SCM driver and global manufacturing, procurement and inbound logistics, production
    Dr. Hanns Zeltinger, z-consult Pte. Ltd. Singapore
    21 Oct – 1 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Introduction to Business Logistics
    Megatrends for the future of logistics, footprints of logistics, logistics from “the bottom up”, SC configuration
    Prof. Peter Klaus, D.B.A./Boston Univ.
    15 – 16, 19 – 21 Aug, 4 – 8 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
    The right supply chain for your product, inventory management, global supply chain design, SC coordination
    Dr. Patricia Rogetzer & Mr. Dennis Prak, School of Management, Technical University of Munich 2 – 6 Sept & 9 – 13 Sept 2019 (45x45min)
  • Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management
    Value chain design, LTL, FTL, pick-up and delivery, tracking and tracing, order processing, marketing
    Prof. Peter Klaus, D.B.A./Boston Univ.
    23 – 27 Mar 2020 & 18 – 22 May 2020 (45x45min)

RAILWAY ENGINEERING

Modules Available

  • Rail Transport and Rail Planning
    Train-track interaction, track quality, safety, passenger comfort and wear, station layout, cross-section design
    Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Lechner, Technical University of Munich
    14 – 18 Oct & 25 – 29 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Rolling Stock
    Wheel-rail interaction, bogie frames/suspension, EMU and DMM, risk analysis and safety, environmental issues
    Prof. Dr. Ing. Markus Hecht, Technical University of Berlin
    16 – 20 Sept & 23 – 27 Sept 2019 (45×45 min)
  • Trackworks (Formerly known as “Trackworks I”)
    Track loading (static and dynamic impacts), track maintenance, environmental impacts, track stability
    Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Lechner, Technical University of Munich
    10 – 14 Feb 2020 & 17 – 21 Feb 2020 (45x45min)
  • Ballastless Track Systems (Formerly known as “Trackworks II”)
    Metro and light rail, noise and vibration, floating slab track, embedded track, tram tracks, open tracks
    Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Lechner, Technical University of Munich
    16 – 20 Mar & 23 – 27 Mar 2020 (45x45min)
  • Train Control and Signalling Systems
    Signalling functions, train control systems, risk analysis of electronic systems, ERTMS, train scheduling
    Dr. Michael Leining, Deutsche Bahn Netz, Frankfurt
    30 Mar – 3 Apr & 6 – 9 Apr 2020 (45x45min)
  • Tunnelworks and Geotechniques
    Soil investigations, tunnel excavations, shotcrete excavation, geosynthetics, shield tunnelling, prediction of settlements
    Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jochen Fillibeck and Dipl.-Ing Gerhard Bräu, Technical University of Munich
    8 – 19 June 2020 (45x45min)

TRANSPORTATION

Modules Available

  • Airport and Harbour Design
    Airport characteristics, air traffic management, sea port planning, turning basin, sea port on reclaimed land
    Prof. Dr. Dieter Schmitt / Mr. Timothy Chao
    20 – 24 Jan  2020 & 13 – 17 Apr 2020 (45x45min)
  • Basics of Traffic Flow and Traffic Control
    Models for traffic flow, models to determine delays and stops, urban traffic control with traffic signals
    Prof. Dr. Fritz Busch, Technical University of Munich
    10 – 14 Feb & 17 – 21 Feb 2020 (45x45min)
  • Highway Design
    Interaction between vehicle/pavement, road planning, environmental issues, road pavement; asphalt & concrete
    Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Lechner, Technical University of Munich & Dr. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Nen, TUMCREATE
    8 – 11 Oct & 25 – 29 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Public Transport Planning
    Transit modes, transit lines, rail transit network, transfers and transit speed, public transport scheduling
    Dr. Andreas Rau, TUM CREATE
    26 Feb 2020 & 1, 8, 27, 22, 24, 29 Apr 2020 & 8 May 2020 (45x45min)
  • Statistical Methods for Transportation and Logistic Processes
    Probability and statistical concepts, statistical inference, survey sampling, time series analysis and forecasting
    Dr. George Sun, Land Transport Authority Singapore
    6, 13, 20, 27 Aug & 3, 10, 17, 24 Sept & 1, 8, 15, 22 Oct & 5, 19 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Traffic Impacts, Evaluation of Transport and Logistic Processes
    Pollution, vehicle emissions standards, climate change, sustainable transport, cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
    Dr. Andreas Rau, TUMCREATE
    14, 19, 26 Aug & 6, 13, 16, 27 Sept & 4 Oct & 1, 8, 15, 22 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Traffic Operation and Control (ITS) ITS technologies, urban traffic control, integration in traffic control, motorway control systems, green wave
    Prof. Dr. Fritz Busch / Mr. Martin Margreiter, Technical University of Munich
    11 – 22 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Transport and Urban Planning
    Urban planning issues, planning methodology, transport modes and networks, transport demand analysis
    Prof. Dr. Rolf Moeckel, Technical University of Munich/Dr. Evan Gwee, Land Transport Authority Singapore
    26 – 30 Aug & 4, 11, 18, 24 Sept & 1, 8, 15, 22 Oct & 5, 12, 19 Nov 2019 (45x45min)
  • Transportation Modelling and Simulation Tools
    Simulation tools, behaviour models, simulation studies, traffic assignment, macro, meso and micro simulation
    Mr. Martin Margreiter, Technical University of Munich
    28 – 31 Jan 2019, 1, 4, 7 & 8 Feb 2019 (45x45min)
  • Urban Road Design
    Planning strategies, urban transport, urban intersection, parking for cars and buses, public transport integration
    Dipl.-Ing. Torben Heinemann, Head of department for General Planning, City of Leipzig
    16 – 20 Mar & 23 – 27 Mar 2020 (45x45min)
Dates & Fees

Dates
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Fees
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Contact Details

TUM Asia Campus
SIT@SP Building
(Singapore Institute of Technology @ Singapore Polytechnic)
510 Dover Road
#05-01
Singapore 139660

Tel: +65 6777 7407
Email: admission@tum-asia.edu.sg