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